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Pirates' Konnor Griffin Hits First High-A Home Run

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin has had an excellent week, capping it off with a great display of power. Griffin, now with High-A Greensboro, traveled to face the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves on June 14.

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Pirates Prospect Update: Konnor Griffin has monster debut with Greensboro

Pittsburgh’s short stop of the future is crushing it with his new squad! Konnor Griffin has been making waves all season long in the minors, showing off his incredible bat skills and athleticism on the base pads and in the field on defense.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 11

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Excels in High-A Debut

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin made his High-A debut with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and showed off his talents. Griffin and Greensboro faced off against the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, on the road on June 11.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 8

Report: Pirates Promote Top Prospect Konnor Griffin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted one of the best prospects, who has had an exceptional season in 2025. Chase Ford of MilB Cetnral reported that the Pirates are promoting Konnor Griffin from Single-A Bradenton to High-A Greensboro.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 8

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Hits Inside-the-Park Home Run

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin showed why he's such a valued player at such a young age, thanks to his versatility. Griffin, playing with Single-A Bradenton, faced off against the Clearwater Threshers, the Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies on the road on June 7.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3

Pirates Duo Ranks in Top 20 Prospects

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two of the best prospects in baseball, with ESPN placing them in high regard. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reranked his top 50 MLB prospects and placed right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler at No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates' Konnor Griffin Finishes Sensational May

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin had a great month of May, improving quickly in his first professional season of baseball. Griffin,

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 24

Pirates prospect update: Konnor Griffin excelling in 2025

We’ve got a bonafide superstar on our hands! On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update series, we take a look at the work that Konnor Griffin has been doing this season and the success that has followed.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 19

Pirates Minor League Recap: Konnor Griffin Extends Hit Streak

Contrary to what it may feel like inside the echo chamber that is the internet, Pittsburgh Pirates fans do have some reason for optimism. While the big league club continues to struggle at the plate — and waste pitching performances from a generational talent — there is hope that PNC Park will eventually be the home to a formidable lineup.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 14

MLB Mock Draft: Pirates taking high school phenom pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates are slated to take one of the best high school arms in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Pittsburgh Pirates have the No. 6 overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft, and while the event doesn’t take place until July, people are already talking about who the Buccos will take.

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 / Bucs Dugout / March 18

Pirates top prospect making ‘biggest impression’ in Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates are liking what they have in their latest first-round draft pick. The Pittsburgh Pirates made Konnor Griffin their first-round pick last season, and while he likely isn’t going to play for the big league club in 2025, he is still impressing in Bradenton.

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

Pittsburgh Pirates' Konnor Griffin Deemed 'High Ceiling, Low Floor' Prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates may have taken a big risk with their 2024 first round pick. MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis compiled a mailbag on Friday, fielding a handful of questions about baseball's top prospects ahead of the 2025 campaign.