Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
news

Latest Pirates News arrow-downArrow Down icon Arrow Up icon

Top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin set to debut in Pirates' home opener Friday

10:21 AM EDT

The Pirates’ home opener vs. the Orioles on Friday (4:12 p.m. ET, MLB.TV) will be even more special, as the club intends to promote top prospect Konnor Griffin from Triple-A Indianapolis, tabbing the 19-year-old to improve production at shortstop while acknowledging an impressive developmental response.

Watch LIVE: 2025 first-rounder Hernandez makes his pro debut

@brendan_samson
26 minutes ago

All season long, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Fans may also purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB

Brian Giles and Jason Kendall talk PNC Park return, time with Pirates and more

4:58 AM EDT

CINCINNATI -- Brian Giles remembers seeing PNC Park for the first time prior to an exhibition series against the Mets, amazed by its beauty. Jason Kendall recalls the emotion he felt early in the morning on April 9, 2001, upon learning that Willie Stargell had died. Both couldn’t believe it

What to expect from top overall prospect Griffin in Majors

4:28 PM EDT

The Konnor Griffin era is set to begin in Pittsburgh on Friday, and anyone who has seen him play at any level, going back to his amateur days, wouldn't be surprised that it's happened. That it has occurred so quickly? It's doubtful anyone, even the most bullish on his tools,

Partnership between Pirates Charities, city government and local laborers means big things for Pittsburgh fields

4:54 PM EDT

Technically it stems from a conversation involving Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting and Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, before the latter took office. But really, the program that launched Wednesday at Herschel Field in Elliott has been decades in the making thanks to Pirates Charities’ Fields for Kids initiative and a desire

Skenes' execution, drive, competitiveness -- and joy -- on display in bounceback start

1:52 AM EDT

CINCINNATI -- To Paul Skenes, rebounding from his shortest career outing was about one thing -- and one thing only -- execution. To his manager, it was all about the drive and competitiveness of his right-handed ace. All three were on full display Wednesday, as Skenes threw five strong innings

Latest Pirates injuries & transactions

March 26, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with the latest Pirates injury news and transactions.

Jason Mackey's nine observations: How the Pirates got their groove back in Cincinnati

April 1, 2026

CINCINNATI — Moments after a frustrating Opening Day loss, the Pirates entered the visiting clubhouse at Citi Field when Justin Lawrence heard something that struck him. It was Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.” Don’t worry about a thing ‘Cause every little gonna be alright Fast-forward to Wednesday. As the Pirates

Here's where Pirates' Top 30 prospects are projected to begin 2026 season

April 1, 2026

With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Pirates’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:

  1. Konnor Griffin (MLB No. 1), SS -- Indianapolis (Triple-A)
  2. Bubba Chandler (MLB No. 9), RHP -- Pittsburgh (MLB)
  3. Seth Hernandez (MLB No. 27), RHP -- Bradenton (Single-A)
  4. Edward

Here's every team's 2026 Draft bonus pool and all pick values

April 1, 2026

The White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft, which comes with an assigned value of $11,350,600, the largest since the bonus-pool era began in 2012. Yet it's the Pirates who possess the largest overall pool at $19,130,700, another record. MLB informed the teams of the

Cruz clubs two homers, Chandler allows no hits in Bucs' wild win over Reds

April 1, 2026

CINCINNATI – Bubba Chandler was kicking himself for being on his iPad in the Pirates tunnel for the first of two Oneil Cruz missiles Tuesday that were launched to the seats at Great American Ball Park. Knowing Cruz’s reputation for otherworldly power, he wondered how well the ball was hit.

Did an orange traffic cone really reverse the Pirates’ fortunes?

April 1, 2026

CINCINNATI — Jake Mangum knew the request sounded strange. He also didn’t care. When the Pirates outfielder entered the visiting clubhouse at Great American Ball Park early Tuesday afternoon, he pulled one of the attendants aside with a question, bracing himself for a cockeyed look. “I said, ‘Hey man, I

Pirates unveil permanent bronze fan message display at PNC Park

March 31, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday officially unveiled commemorative bronze displays on the façade of PNC Park located on West General Robinson Street and Mazeroski Way. The bronze panels, 60 in total, adorn more than 10,000 fan messages that were originally displayed on bricks embedded in the sidewalks outside of the

Here's 1 must-visit Minor League spot from every farm system for 2026

March 31, 2026

Which Minor League ballparks are worth visiting? The answer, of course, is "all of them." Minor League Baseball's 120 teams operate out of a wide variety of locales, within a wide variety of locations, and all of them offer their own unique charms. And every year, there are different reasons

Healthy again, Ashcraft posts longest start to date in solid season debut

March 30, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Pirates on Monday got a glimpse of what a fully healthy Braxton Ashcraft could mean to the starting rotation.

Jason Mackey's nine observations: Pirates can't leverage strong start from Braxton Ashcraft in loss

March 31, 2026

CINCINNATI — Braxton Ashcraft’s face and subdued tone told the story of a frustrating Pirates loss. Yes, he delivered six strong innings and threw 87 pitches, both career-highs at this level. But nobody was happy with the Pirates falling, 2-0, to the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Monday,

Projecting a season-end All-Rookie Team

March 31, 2026

This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter. Subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Pirates rally in extras for first win of the season

March 29, 2026

NEW YORK -- For the second day in a row, the Pirates and Mets found themselves in extra innings at Citi Field. But this time, Pittsburgh won the game, 4-3, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon. It was the Bucs’ first victory of the season as they salvaged the three-game

Down goes Soto! Montgomery's nasty K had superstar stumbling

March 30, 2026

If you can get a swing like this from Juan Soto, you know you're nasty. Pirates reliever Mason Montgomery is. The young lefty tied Soto up in knots on Sunday for the must-see strikeout of the season so far. Montgomery brought Soto literally to his knees in the seventh inning

Jason Mackey's nine observations: Strong relay, key hits and much more comprise first Pirates' win

March 29, 2026

NEW YORK — A strong relay and dramatic play at the plate. A few key hits with runners in scoring position when that sort of thing proved elusive all series. A bounce-back performance from the bullpen. Another Brandon Lowe home run. Those were just a few themes that comprised the

'A perfect storm' leaves Pirates out in the cold in extras

March 28, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Pirates and Mets found themselves in a pitchers' duel late Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. It ended in the bottom of the 11th inning when New York broke through against Pittsburgh left-hander Hunter Barco in a 4-2 loss. The Pirates had a 2-1 lead entering the

Jason Mackey’s nine observations: Tough night for Hunter Barco in walk-off loss

March 28, 2026

NEW YORK — At some point in his career, Hunter Barco may look back on Saturday’s game as a pivotal moment, an area that helped him grow. But it’ll take a bit to get there Right now, the Pirates’ 4-2 loss to the Mets at Citi Field stings. Barco avoided