Konnor Griffin is baseball’s best prospect. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2024 first-round pick ascended to that title after he hit for a .941 OPS, .437 wOBA, and 165 wRC+.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic gets underway in just about a week’s time on March 6. The USA will start as the heavy favorites after naming a dream squad with multiple MVPs and Cy Young winners.
Every year is a new opportunity for minor league players to take a step forward in their development. One pivotal thing for many is making their team’s 40-man roster to get protection from the Rule 5 draft.
Baseball fans won't have to wait until Opening Day to see Paul Skenes in action. The 23-year-old ace for the Pittsburgh Pirates will represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a lot to be excited about this season, and many people are projecting them to have a big year after going 71-91 last season.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
The baseball world is currently buzzing with excitement about Konnor Griffin. He hasn’t even hit his 20th birthday yet but is considered to be the top prospect in baseball and has a chance to break camp with the Pirates.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are less than a week into Spring Training games, but one of their players already suffered an in-game injury. Pirates infielder prospect Jack Brannigan left the game vs.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a busy offseason, but should still make another move before they officially start playing games. The Pirates have had trade interest in Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes, someone that provides power and postseason experience.
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes has an important season ahead of him with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he will pitch prior with Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some great prospects in their farm system, with a few that will contribute this season and those that will have to wait for their turn.
If there is one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have figured out, it’s developing pitchers. Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones, and many more have gone from prospects to legitimate MLB pitchers.
The Pirates have signed right-hander Carson Fulmer to a minor league contract, reports Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Fulmer, a client of Icon Sports Management, receives an invite to big league spring training and has already arrived at Pirates camp.
Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer renowned for his dramatic walk-off home run that clinched the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.