Pirates catcher Henry Davis develops into dangerous weapon in run game
Henry Davis would love to share his secret for throwing out base stealers, but the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher doesn’t even get to see what works for him most of the time because his mask is often turned sideways and blocking his view. “I have no idea. I’m just trying to...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Kevin Griffin ‘super proud’ of Konnor Griffin’s humility amid fanfare of debut
Kevin Griffin took time off from his job as softball coach and associate athletic director at Belhaven University, a Division III program in Jackson, Miss., to enjoy the major-league debut of his son, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin. After Konnor signed a nine-year, $140 million contract extension Wednesday, Kevin Griffin...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Konnor Griffin isn’t the only 19-year-old star on rise for the Pirates
The major-league debut and subsequent signing of Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract extension have made the Pittsburgh Pirates the talk of the baseball world. But the buzz isn’t isolated to one 19-year-old Pirate. Though Griffin is baseball’s consensus top prospect, the Pirates have one of the most...
Pirates unveil new City Connect uniforms, an all-black jersey with 2 hat combinations
The Pittsburgh Pirates unveiled their 2026 City Connect uniform Thursday, all-black jerseys with gold lettering designed to “embody the grit, toughness, and pride” that define the city and its people. The City Connect uniforms, in partnership with Nike, feature detailing that pay homage to the Pirates nickname and includes nods...
‘Pumped to be a Pirate’: Konnor Griffin, 19, signs record 9-year, $140 million contractVideo
Amid negotiations for a record contract extension for a rookie, Konnor Griffin asked an innocent question of a Pittsburgh Pirates front office poised to make him the face of the franchise. How are his Pirates teammates going to feel about the organization making a nine-year, $140 million commitment to a...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington preaches patience with DH Marcell Ozuna, outfield defense
Runway was a word Ben Cherington had on repeat Tuesday afternoon, when the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager discussed everything from his designated hitter to the outfield defense to development. The Pirates are off to a 7-5 start but are still testing Cherington’s patience, as he refuses to pass judgment on...
Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin shine in 1st game together as Pirates pull away to beat Padres
Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin shared the field for the first time as Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, and the 23-year-old right-hander and 19-year-old rookie shortstop flashed why they are billed as generational talents. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for five-plus innings...
Despite scuffles at plate, Pirates GM says Konnor Griffin has ‘made the team better’
Ben Cherington knew there would be a transition period for Konnor Griffin to adjust to the major leagues, so the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager acknowledged he took a calculated risk by promoting baseball’s consensus top prospect to play in Friday’s home opener. After the 19-year-old shortstop pressed at the plate...
Pirates turn to converted 2nd basemen Gonzales and Yorke to play 3rd base
When the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin to the major leagues, it appeared the left side of their infield would be settled with Jared Triolo shifting to third base. That proved short-lived, as Triolo injured the patellar tendon in his right knee in the home opener and will...
Pirates strand 10 runners as Padres win by shutout to snap 5-game winning streak
Bubba Chandler topped triple digits 13 times with his four-seam fastball against San Diego, but the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander couldn’t hide his contempt for his inability to stay in the strike zone. A day after three pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts without a walk against the Baltimore Orioles, Chandler...
How the Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is turning his kryptonite into his superpower
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cade Povich got Oneil Cruz swinging for strikes at four-seam fastballs on his first two pitches, one over the middle of the plate and the other on the outside. When Povich sent another heater in the strike zone low and inside, Cruz punished the pitch by driving...
Ryan O’Hearn homer highlights 4-RBI day as Pirates beat Baltimore to sweep 3-game series
What the Pittsburgh Pirates lacked more than pop in the middle of the lineup last season was the synergy to support a strong starting pitching performance. Braxton Ashcraft got both as he recorded a career-best eight strikeouts without a walk in six innings for a quality start against the Baltimore...
Pirates place infielder Jared Triolo (knee) on 10-day IL, recall outfielder Billy Cook
Just as the Pittsburgh Pirates were figuring out the left side of their infield, a knee injury has sidelined Jared Triolo and caused them to create a platoon at third base. The Pirates placed Triolo, a 2024 National League Gold Glove winner as a utility fielder and 2025 finalist, on...
‘I deserve to be booed’: DH Marcell Ozuna tries to snap out of funk, win over Pirates fans
When Marcell Ozuna came to bat, he was met with a chorus of boos from Pittsburgh Pirates fans at PNC Park. It was only his second home game, but Ozuna understands why they are voicing their displeasure. Ozuna was one of the Pirates’ big-ticket free agents — signing for $12...
Konnor Griffin creates cheers, savors silence in dazzling debut for Pirates in home opener
The electric environment for the home opener was interrupted Friday afternoon when Konnor Griffin stepped into the batter’s box for his first plate appearance with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The announcement that No. 6 was now batting brought a clamoring of cheers from the sellout crowd of 38,986 at PNC Park,...
Bob Nutting 1-on-1: After pumping up payroll, Pirates owner says ‘today really feels different’
Bob Nutting had every reason to smile before the Pittsburgh Pirates played their home opener Friday as PNC Park was abuzz with anticipation for the major-league debut of Konnor Griffin. The energy inside the ballpark was decidedly different because the Pirates pumped up their Opening Day payroll north of $100...
Konnor Griffin’s MLB debut has the baseball world talking about his potential for the Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates promoting Konnor Griffin to make his major league debut in the home opener was the talk of the baseball world Thursday, and with good reason. The 19-year-old shortstop is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the game, has dominated every level of the minor leagues and is...
Pirates to promote No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin for MLB debut in PNC Park opener
Konnor Griffin will make his major-league debut in the home opener, as the Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting the 19-year-old shortstop who is the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball. The Pirates announced the news by posting a video on social media Thursday morning under the caption, Opening Debut. It showed...
All-Star additions excited to make Pirates debuts at PNC Park in home opener
The first time Brandon Lowe visited PNC Park, he made a point to step onto the field and see the city skyline so that he could appreciate the view of one of baseball’s most beautiful ballparks. After seven seasons of playing at Tropicana Field and one makeshift season at a...
Paul Skenes returns to form with 5 strikeouts as Pirates pound Reds to win 3-game series
CINCINNATI — After being pulled two outs into the first inning of his Opening Day start against the New York Mets, Paul Skenes had a statistical line that sounds more appropriate for an April Fool’s joke. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander, who led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and was...
‘When Oneil Cruz goes, we go’: Pirates center fielder goes from lighting rod to lightning bolt
CINCINNATI – Bubba Chandler was in the tunnel of the visitor’s dugout when he heard commotion in the crowd and wondered who hit the home run, only to find out that Oneil Cruz crushed one. The Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder drilled Brandon Williamson’s 3-1 cutter 444 feet to right field,...
Pirates bats come alive as Ryan O’Hearn, Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds homer in win over Reds
CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates were struggling with runners in scoring position through their first four games, following a 6-for-39 showing in their series at the New York Mets by going 0 for 6 in their opener at the Cincinnati Reds. Ryan O’Hearn reacted to that statistic with a shrug....
Pirates hoping listless lineup can feed off hot bats of Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn
When the Pittsburgh Pirates added All-Stars Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn this offseason, it was with the intention of bringing some pop to a lineup that too often fell flat last season. Lowe and O’Hearn have been as advertised through the first four games, as both are batting better than...
Despite quality start by Braxton Ashcraft, Reds hold Pirates scoreless to win
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score through the first eight innings against the Cincinnati Reds, so their only hope came down to trying to manufacture a run against a pitcher seeking his first save. Filling in for Emilio Pagan, who had pitched the previous two games, Connor Phillips walked Marcell Ozuna...
Brandon Lowe makes powerful 1st impression on Pirates, with 3 home runs in opening series
Brandon Lowe is small but mighty and swings a big club, so the Bamm-Bamm nickname suits the two-time All-Star second baseman. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Lowe to be a bedrock in a batting order that lacked pop, and he made a powerful first impression by bashing a National League-best three...
