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Pirates farm report for April 9, 2026: Esmerlyn Valdez hits 3rd homer in Indy loss

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 3-9) lost 5-1 to Louisville (Reds). RF Esmerlyn Valdez (.263) provided the only offense with his third home run. SS Alika Williams (.538) went 1 for 3 with a double. 2B Termarr Johnson (.194) went 1 for 2 with two walks. LHP Nick Dombkowski (0-1, 8.53) started...
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 on Wednesday,...
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...
Pirates farm report for April 8, 2026: Esmerlyn Valdez homers in shutout win for Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 3-8) gave up two hits in a 5-0 win over Louisville (Reds). RHP Noah Davis started and went six innings, giving up two hits, striking out seven and walking two. LHP Evan Sisk (1.50), RHP Mike Clevinger (2.35) and RHP Brandan Bidois (5.40) each pitched a no-hit...
Bullpen lets up 8 runs, as Pirates drop series finale to Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Konnor Griffin could hardly have asked for a better first week in the big leagues. Over the last five days, Griffin made his MLB debut, collected his first hit and RBI and inked a record contract extension to remain in Pittsburgh through 2035. But Wednesday, following...
Cup of Joe (Starkey): Bob Nutting deserves little praise for fulfilling basic job requirements

Cup of Joe: Starkey on sports in 400 words or less The Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday made the Konnor Griffin signing official — nine years, $140 million with escalators that could take it to $150 million. It’s great news, but it’s certainly no reason to be heaping praise upon team owner...
‘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...
On Sports: Flyers gain ground on Penguins; NCAA men’s basketball odds are out for 2027

The NHL’s Eastern Conference playoff race is shaping up for a photo finish after another exciting slate of games Tuesday night that included an overtime winner and two games that went to a shootout. Plus, a look at the 2027 NCAA men’s basketball betting odds, some Duquesne transfer portal news...
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...
On Sports: How does this Pirates’ start stack up to past seasons?Video

The Pittsburgh Pirates are now 10 games into the 2026 season, so how does this 6-4 start rank among previous campaigns? After a slow night in the NHL, Tuesday’s slate heats up in the Eastern Conference, and the Penguins’ Rickard Rakell shines bright. Plus, the Ravens start offseason activities and...
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...

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