A Pittsburgh Pirates duo had an incredible week with High-A Greensboro, receiving recognition for their play. Baseball America named their “Hot Sheet Prospect Rankings” and placed shortstop Konnor Griffin at No. 2 and right fielder Esmeryln Valdez at No. 10. The Pirates promoted Griffin from Single-A Bradenton on June 10 and he had a sensational […]
Detroit Tigers friends and foes greet Don Kelly with one wish: ‘A miserable three days’
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch and Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly are friends (and former coworkers), but they’re foes on the field this week.
Pirates take road slide into matchup against the Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates (29-45, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (47-27, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (3-5, 3.33 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (7-2, 1.99 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 111 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -303, Pirates +241; over/under is 7 runs […]
Detroit Tigers friends and foes greet Don Kelly with one wish: ‘A miserable three days’
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch and Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly are friends (and former coworkers), but they’re foes on the field this week.
With Bart’s return, Pirates seeking clarity how catching trio plays out
With Bart’s return, Pirates seeking clarity how catching trio plays out
Báez homers twice on 10th anniversary as a major leaguer as Tigers beat Pirates 7-3
Javier Báez hit two of the Detroit Tigers’ four home runs in a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Báez hit solo homers in the fifth and seventh innings on the day he reached 10 years of major league service. Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also homered for Detroit.
Blue Jays-Pirates trade idea brings World Series champion pitcher to Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays are four games back of the American League East lead going into play on Tuesday. The Blue Jays are currently a wild card team. Max Scherzer should return soon, but they may need more help in the rotation. Sports Illustrated’s Matt Postins suggested they trade for Andrew Heaney from the Pittsburgh […]
Game #74: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
The Pirates are starting up a three-game series with the Tigers today.
Bart (concussion) back for Pirates after IL stint
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday reinstated starting catcher Joey Bart from the 7-day injured list before their game against the Detroit Tigers. Bart has not played since May 27, when he was lifted in the fifth inning with concussion-like symptoms after taking a backswing to his helmet and getting hit by a foul ball against […]
Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne Attend College World Series
Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes doesn’t get much time off during the season, but he makes sure to spend time with girlfriend Livvy Dunne when he gets the chance. Skenes and Dunne went out to Omaha, Neb. watching their alma mater, LSU, compete in the Second Round of the College World Series on June […]
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Earns Player of the Week Honors
Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin started off his tenure with High-A Greensboro with an incredible first week. Griffin has excelled with Greensboro, slashing .407/.469/.778 for an OPS of 1.247, with 11 hits in 27 at-bats, two home runs, four doubles, eight RBIs, three walks to two strikeouts and six stolen bases on seven attempts […]
Pirates Prospect Update: Pair in Bucs system named top performers
These Young Bucs are swinging away!
Pirates Minor League Recap: Pitching Prospect Continues Resurgence
Thomas Harrington’s 2025 season got off to an up-and-down start. After making his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second series of the year, Harrington struggled to adjust to big league hitters. He was sent back down to AAA Indianapolis a week after his first MLB start. Then, the 23-year-old right-hander faced significant challenges […]
Pirates activate relief pitcher, part ways with catcher
The Pirates announced a pair of roster moves on Monday.
Pirates Catcher Placed on Waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated a catcher for assignment that they recently brought up to the MLB. The Pirates announced that they ended the rehab assignment of right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta and reinstated him from the 60-day injured list. The Pirates acquired Sullivan from the San Diego Padres in a trade on April 16, sending outfielder […]
Pirates Catcher Placed on Waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated a catcher for assignment that they recently brought up to the MLB. The Pirates announced that they ended the rehab assignment of right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta and reinstated him from the 60-day injured list. The Pirates acquired Sullivan from the San Diego Padres in a trade on April 16, sending outfielder […]
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Teen Phenom Lands Player of the Week Honors in His High-A Debut
A massive first week with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ High-A affiliate led to South Atlantic League Player of the Week honors for Konnor Griffin. Konnor Griffin has been named South Atlantic League Player of the Week 👏 pic.twitter.com/BDNDBu9eHP — Young Bucs (@YoungBucsPIT) June 16, 2025 The No. 34 prospect in the game, as ranked by MLB […]
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Teen Phenom Lands Player of the Week Honors in His High-A Debut
A massive first week with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ High-A affiliate led to South Atlantic League Player of the Week honors for Konnor Griffin. Konnor Griffin has been named South Atlantic League Player of the Week 👏 pic.twitter.com/BDNDBu9eHP — Young Bucs (@YoungBucsPIT) June 16, 2025 The No. 34 prospect in the game, as ranked by MLB […]
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Hits Home Runs in Consecutive Games
Pittsburgh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin has played incredibly since his recent promotion to High-A Greensboro. Griffin and the Greensboro Grasshoppers faced off against the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, in the series finale on the road. Griffin would also have a walk and a sacrifice fly in the game, which […]