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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Continues Tear with Altoona

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has improved throughout the 2025 campaign, most recently with Double-A Altoona. Griffin and the Curve took on the Erie Seawolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, at UPMC Park for the second game of the final six-game series in the regular season on Sept.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 11

Curve’s Wilber Dotel having historic season with club

The Altoona Curve sit atop the Eastern League Southwest Division standings with a 39-26 record. The Curve currently have several of the Pittsburgh’s top prospects on the squad to include Konnor Griffin and Termarr Johnson.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 9

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Earns Another Top Prospect Ranking

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin has earned plaudits throughout 2025, including those who see him as an important part of baseball and its future.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 7

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Reaches Milestone with Latest HR

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has displayed his great hitting skills throughout his first professional season in 2025, especially with his power.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 5

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Keeps Getting Hit by Pitches

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin works on finding the best way for getting on base in any given at-bat, but recently, that way has become much more painful.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 3

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Avoids Injury After Pitch to Head

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin had a scary moment in his most recent game with Double-A Altoona. Griffin took a pitch to the head in the bottom of the seventh inning vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Continues Minor League Dominance

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin had another strong outing with Double-A Altoona, where he showed his strength from the plate.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Reaches Another Major Milestone

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has shown his power throughout his professional season, but did it the best in his most recent outing.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 23

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 20

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Excels in Altoona Debut

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin made his debut with Double-A Altoona and showed why he's viewed as the best future talent in baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 19

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Making Double-A Debut

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates best prospect, Konnor Griffin, has had an impressive rise through 2025 in just his first professional season. Griffin earned promotion to Double-A Altoona on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 19

Pirates Manager Praises Konnor Griffin After Promotion

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin took the next step in his MLB career and manager Don Kelly sees great things for the 19-year old.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 18

Pittsburgh Pirates Promoting Top Minor League Prospect to Double-A Altoona

The best prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system is moving on up. It was reported by MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo that the consensus top prospect in baseball, shortstop/outfielder Konnor Griffin (No.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17

Pirates Promote Top Prospect Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best future stars in baseball in Konnor Griffin and have put him on the next step in his journey towards the MLB.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 12

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Bats Way to Weekly Honors

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has excelled throughout the 2025 season, but his performances last week were some of his best in the campaign.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Pirates Draft No. 3 Prospect, High School Pitcher in 2025 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez with the sixth overall selection in the 2025 Amateur Draft. With last year’s selection of Konnor Griffin, this marks the second consecutive year the Pirates chose a high schooler in the first round.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 10

2025 MLB Draft Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates

Heading into Draft Day, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be a team to keep a close eye on. While they currently sit at just 38-55 this season (as of July 9), the team possesses some of the best young talent in the sport, including Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, and Oneil Cruz, among others.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Pirates Futures Game Selections Include No. 1 Draft Choice and Home Run Leader

Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez have been named to represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. They’ll be part of a National League squad managed by former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 18

Konnor Griffin is Looking Like Baseball’s Next No. 1 Prospect

When the Pirates snagged Konnor Griffin 9th overall in the 2024 draft, his upside was far from a question. A six-foot-four, 215-pound 18-year-old who turns in plus run times and was a legitimate prospect on the mound as well is easy to dream on.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 24

Konnor Griffin Is Dominating This Spring – How High Is the 18-Year-Old’s Ceiling?

After building up a tremendous group of young pitchers in their farm system, the Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2024 MLB Draft with an obvious goal in mind: Get these young arms some offensive help.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 6

Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin Headline Pirates Spring Breakout Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their 2025 Spring Breakout roster, headlined by top prospects Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin. The Spring Breakout game made its debut last season, featuring games that showcased each organization’s prospects to highlight the future of Major League Baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 1

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