PITTSBURGH — Defense is an important part of baseball, something the Pittsburgh Pirates know all too well and have tried to find ways to improve upon. The Pirates named infielder Jesus Castillo as their Bill Mazeroski Defender of the Year , honoring the best defensive player in their farm system.
Jared Jones pitched four inning of one-hit ball and Konnor Griffin led off the game with a solo home run and drove in two runs to lead the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the host Tigers on Sunday in Detroit, Mich.
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't reach their ultimate goal of postseason baseball in 2026, but there is still much to learn before it ends. The Pirates saw themselves eliminated from the final National League Wild Card spot after the San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2 at Petco Park on Sept.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Konnor Griffin had four hits and two RBIs, and Spencer Horwitz delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to win 8-5 over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to finish off a series sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night at Rate Field, and the lineup they posted for the finale contains one notable shift.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates won their fifth consecutive series and improved their record to an even 73-73 after defeating the Chicago White Sox for the second straight contest.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates kick off the most important stretch of their regular season as they take on the Chicago White Sox, followed by a series with NL Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs.
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh shortstop Konnor Griffin is one of the best young talents in baseball, but he isn't the only player who's succeeded at his age.
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is back with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and they're using him in a different spot to get the most out of him. The Pirates have Griffin leading off against the Los Angeles Angels at PNC Park on Sept.
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It took 10 seconds for rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin to make an impact in his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup on Friday night after missing 49 games because of a torn sagittal band in his left ring finger.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have worked through a few catchers this season and moved on from another one recently. The Pirates designated catcher Christian Bethancourt for assignment after they activated shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 60-day injured list.
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 60-day injured list Friday, while veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt was designated for assignment, multiple outlets reported.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' last hope for clinching the final NL Wild Card spot could be helped by the return of rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin. The 20-year-old
The Pirates announced that infielder Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, catcher Christian Bethancourt has been designated for assignment.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to make another push for the postseason beginning Friday night when they host the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is hoping to come off the 60-day injured list on Friday. Griffin, 20, has been sidelined since early July with an injury to the knuckle on his left ring finger, which was in a splint for about six weeks.
Konnor Griffin is moving one step closer to a return to the Pittsburgh Pirates after the top prospect received an encouraging update on his rehab assignment.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have received encouraging news on Konnor Griffin, with the highly touted rookie set to begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates received great news on Monday when it was revealed star shortstop Konnor Griffin was “ahead of schedule” and had his finger splint removed.
With the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to make a postseason push, the team will need as much firepower as possible, as fans have been awaiting any injury update on rookie Konnor Griffin.
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to battle through a challenging stretch of the season as they try to stay relevant in the National League wild-card picture, with recent injury setbacks compounding their difficulties.
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in the ring finger on his left hand, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He could continue trying to play through the injury, but the Bucs are leaning toward shutting him down and letting the injury heal, per the report.
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Griffin struggled in his first month as a big leaguer, batting .231 with a .631 OPS and two home runs, but found his stride once the calendar flipped to May.
Before this year’s home opener at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Pirates made the move their fanbase had been anxiously awaiting ever since spring training: Konnor Griffin was on his way to the show for his major league debut in front of a sold-out crowd that would immediately embrace him.
Griffin has shown off one elite skill early and often in his young MLB career.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have high hopes and big expectations for shortstop Konnor Griffin, and on Friday night, he celebrated his 20th birthday by checking a big accomplishment off the list by hitting his first Major League home run.
The 19-year-old shortstop signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates on Wednesday, just five days after making his major league debut.
It's been a while since Pittsburgh Pirates fans had anything to be hopeful for. However, after years of a frugal approach to roster-building, it looks like they're finally ready to spend.
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