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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is the top prospect in all of baseball and has a big season ahead of him in 2026. Griffin is just

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Pirates Already Considering Konnor Griffin Extension

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have the top prospect in all of baseball in Konnor Griffin, who they hope will lead the franchise in the near future.

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Ranking the top 100 MLB prospects: Kevin McGonigle, Jesús Made, Konnor Griffin lead top young talent

Unlike other sports, MLB prospects often take years to impact their teams. Who's poised to make their mark?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 31

Konnor Griffin boosts Pirates in minor league rankings

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin is one of the most intriguing players in minor league baseball, as he sits at number one in MLB.com’s top 100 prospect rankings.

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Pirates Konnor Griffin named top prospect in baseball by ESPN

With Spring Training and the 2026 MLB season within sight, ESPN has released their list of the Top 100 MLB prospects for the upcoming season. Atop their list was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Konnor Griffin, who has been touted as one of the best prospects in recent history.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

ESPN ranks Pirates’ Konnor Griffin in own tier with eye-opening mash-up comparison

There has been a lot of buzz this Major League Baseball offseason about Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin. The shortstop is now getting another honor, as an ESPN report ranks Griffin in a tier all by himself.

MLB News / ESPN / January 27

Top 100 MLB prospects for 2026: This year's No. 1 is in a tier of his own

Where do stars of tomorrow such as Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle land as we rank baseball's best young players?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin claims top spot in Keith Law’s 2026 prospect rankings

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have fresh reason to believe. Now, Konnor Griffin sits atop Keith Law’s 2026 rankings, placing the Pirates prospect at the center of the MLB prospects spotlight.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Prospects Set to Excel and Disappoint This Season

Baseball America and MLB Pipeline recently released their top 100 Minor League Prospects going into the 2026 season. Similar to its previous iteration, Konnor Griffin headlines the list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 25

Pirates non-roster invitees to Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates made some big additions to their Spring Training team, including some of the franchise’s best prospects. The Pirates announced seven more non-roster invitees to their Major League camp down in Bradenton, Fla.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 24

Five Pirates Prospects Make New MLB Pipeline Top 100 List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the 2026 season with big expectations, especially from some of their young, but top talent in the franchise.

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MLB News / CBSSports.com / January 21

Ranking the top 20 NL Central prospects: Jesús Made, Konnor Griffin, JJ Wetherholt and more

The Pirates lead the way, including several players who could have a big impact in 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 19

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Celebrates Major Life Milestone

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin is still early in his career, but he's already made one of the biggest decisions in his life.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 18

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Reflects on 2025 Season

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin had a season that was one of the best the minor leagues had seen in many years The 19-year old excelled early on and continued it throughout the season, earning two promotions, ending up in Double-A and as the best prospect in baseball and the future shortstop for the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 17

Konnor Griffin Has Clear Path to Pirates Opening Day Roster

Being drafted No. 9 overall is no joke, and Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin is ready to set the world on fire. The Pirates 2024 first round draft pick is just 19-years-old but has a chance to do something special.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / New Baseball Media / January 17

Pirates’ 2026 Spring Training Invites Include Konnor Griffin, Termarr Johnson

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ tentative 2026 rotation includes several of the best young pitchers in the game. Soon, several of the Pirates’ best position player prospects will join them.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 13

Pirates Prospect Primed for Excellent Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top farm system, with some great players that will make for a promising future of the franchise. Shortstop Konnor Griffin is the top prospect in baseball and could move past Triple-A and join the Pirates roster for Opening Day, after just one professional season out of high school.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 12

Konnor Griffin Praises Pirates for 2025 Season

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin had a sensational 2025 season and flourished in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system. Griffin joined the Pirates as the ninth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Jackson Preparatory School in Jackson, Miss.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 7

One Pirates Prospect Who Could Rise in the Rankings

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top farm system, with some fantastic players that symbolize the future of the franchise. Konnor Griffin became the top prospect in baseball last season after the Pirates took him out of high school with the ninth overall pick in 2024 and could serve as the Pirates' starting shortstop for Opening Day .

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 6

Pirates Could Make History With Opening Day Roster

For the first time since 2018, an MLB team could have a teenager make their MLB debut. While the Pittsburgh Pirates still are undecided on the fate of Konnor Griffin, Jeff Passan reported in November that he was a candidate to make the Opening Day roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 6

Pirates Prospect Duo Named Rookie of the Year Candidates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great farm system, which has some top prospects in baseball that represent the future of the franchise. They

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 25

Konnor Griffin’s First Week in Altoona Was One for the Ages

ALTOONA, PA: When the news broke on August 17th that Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin would be heading to Double-A Altoona, excitement filled the baseball world.