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• Pirates lose star shortstop Konnor Griffin to a potential serious injury

Griffin struggled in his first month as a big leaguer, batting .231 with a .631 OPS and two home runs, but found his stride once the calendar flipped to May....2026
• Pirates Place Konnor Griffin On 10-Day IL, Activate Ryan O’Hearn
The Pirates are placing shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Per Jason Mackey of MLB.com, Griffin has a flexor tendon strain and he’s expected to miss only a short time. Ryan O’Hearn is being activated off the injured list in his place. More to come....2026
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• NL Week 11 Strategy-May 30, 2026
In The Field OF Jung Hoo Lee was activated off the 10-day IL on Friday. Lee was hitting .283 with 3 HR, 22 R, 17 RBI, and 0 SB in 198 PA. 3B Nick Gonzales was removed from Thursday's game early due to left knee discomfort. He fouled a ball off his left knee on Wednesday. He was back in the lineup on Friday. SS Konnor Griffin was not in the Pirates lineup on Thursday due to forearm soreness. It is...2026
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• What's up with Zach Neto? - May 30, 2026
Konnor Griffin (SS-PIT) returned to the starting lineup after a one-game absence due to soreness in his right forearm. The 20 year-old rookie went 2-4 with an RBI and 2 SB as he batted 6th and served as the DH against the Twins. Griffin started his MLB career slowly but is coming around as he's now batting .266 with 4 homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs scored, and 14 steals (in 15 attempts) through 203 PA. E...2026
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• Pirates rookie Griffin (sore forearm) not in lineu...
The Pirates kept shortstop Konnor Griffin out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs due to soreness in his right forearm....2026
• Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin has put one elite skill on full display

Griffin has shown off one elite skill early and often in his young MLB career....2026

• Pirates lose star shortstop Konnor Griffin to a potential serious injury
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2463: Filled to the Brim

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Jorge Soler charging the mound against Reynaldo López and whether a team could dupe an opposing ace into getting ejected, Konnor Griffin’s extension becoming official, whether Jose Altuve is benefiting from the reshaped strike zone, a wave of MLB injuries, teams whose playoff odds have changed the most […]...2026
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• NL Week 2 Strategy-April 04, 2026
In the Field OF Jordan Lawlar was placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured right wrist. He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. He was hitting .333 with 1 HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, and 1 SB in 20 PA before the injury. OF Tim Tawa and OF Jorge Barrosa are expected to fill in while he is out. Tawa offered power and speed (7 HR and 8 SB in 225 PA) last year but struggled to hit for average (.201 AVG and 28% K). B...2026
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• MLB News & Moments: A Debut to Remember For Pirates’ Konnor Griffin
Chase DeLauter shakes off injury to hit yet another homer. The post MLB News & Moments: A Debut to Remember For Pirates’ Konnor Griffin appeared first on Pitcher List....2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 23
Orioles Rotation Dean Kremer, BAL Kremer was optioned to AAA by the Orioles on Saturday, leaving the Orioles with a rotation of Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt, and Zach Eflin. This is somewhat of a surprise after Kremer led the team in IP last season, but the team decided they would rather have him start the season in the minors as opposed to using him in the bullpen or go...2026
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• Around the Spring Training Sites- Preseason Prep- March 2, 2026
Corbin Carroll- OF- ARI- Carroll is one of the hamate bone brigade who may be ready for Opening Day. He has begun swinging a bat with both hands. Carroll's progression of baseball activity gives him a timetable to be ready to start the regular season with the Diamondbacks. His ADP of 2.03 is almost identical to his FDP of 2.02 and he looks like he will get in a full season. Carroll is projected to...2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 25, 2026
Agustin Ramirez (C-MIA) cemented himself toward the top of the Marlins lineup as a rookie, registering a .231 average to go with 21 HR, 67 RBI, 72 R, and 16 SB across 585 PA. His 91 wRC+ was certainly underwhelming and the average didn't help fantasy owners, but Ramirez is a rare backstop who can contribute in both the power and speed departments. The average does seem a bit unlucky, too, given hi...2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 24, 2026
Jordan Lawlar (SS/3B/OF - ARI) - Lawlar has been starting in CF for the D-Backs in the early going this spring, and with a pair of singles and his 2nd HR on Monday, he's off to a great start if he wants to open the season as the team's starting CF. Lawlar had a very forgettable debut with Arizona last season, hitting 182/257/288 in 74 PAs and playing some pretty awful defense everywhere in the inf...2026
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Hurston Waldrep shuts out Bulls over seven innings

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Waldrep had his best start of the season and has a 0.78 ERA in July It wasn’t the best day for the Atlanta Braves affiliates across the board, but one player in particular stands out for another strong outing. Hurston Waldrep threw seven scoreless innings to lead the Stripers to a win, and in the month of July he didn’t allow more than an earned run in any of h...2025
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"Ranking the top 20 NL Central prospects: Jesús Made, Konnor Griffin, JJ Wetherholt and more"

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"Meet 19-year-old Konnor Griffin -- MLB's new No. 1 prospect after an unprecedented rise"

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"Royals:  Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Jackson Prep, Miss."

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• A Birthday Wish

After signing a nine-year, $140 million contract extension, Konnor Griffin is making the most of the opportunity and trying to live up to the contract he signed. On his birthday, which was his young 20th, he went yard for his first MLB home run. For that, he was given a Topps Now card, and his … Continue reading A Birthday Wish...2026
• Griffin (Finally) Goes Yard - April 25, 2026
Konnor Griffin (SS-PIT) went 3-4 with a SB, 3 RBI, and his first MLB homer against the Brewers on Friday. The 20 year-old had started his MLB career slowly as he was batting just .182 with no homers, 8 RBI, 7 R, and 4 SB in 73 PA entering Saturday's action while fanning at a 30% clip and walking at just a 5.5% rate. With a 16% swinging-strike rate and 85.5% in-zone contact rate, quantity of contac...2026
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• What a JJ Wetherholt extension could look like for Cardinals — and why it makes sense

In light of the contract extensions signed by Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin and Detroit Tigers star Kevin McGonigle, perhaps the time is coming for St. Louis to do the same with Wetherholt....2026
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• Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?

General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season....2026
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• The Rockies’ offense needs a monster — and Charlie Condon might be it

After five Triple-A games, Konnor Griffin forced the issue — .438/.571/.625 — and debuted in Pittsburgh’s April 4 home opener. Less than a week later, the Pirates — hardly a perennial contender — announced a nine-year extension that keeps him under contract through 2034. That’s not just a prospect promotion. That’s a team deciding to be aggressive. For a...2026
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• Projection over proof: How long-term contract extensions have become commonplace for MLB's best prospects

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin signed a $140 million deal this week, the largest ever for any player with so little MLB experience...2026
• Konnor Griffin eyes bright Pirates future after signing record contract

The 19-year-old shortstop signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates on Wednesday, just five days after making his major league debut....2026
• Konnor Griffin extension: Pirates lock up top prospect on record nine-year deal just days after MLB debut

The contract is worth a reported $140 million...2026

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• Slugging 2.000
Konnor Griffin doubles in a run in his first MLB plate appearance, making the hype worthwhile. He comes around and scores on a single, so he as the 1 1 1 1 box line and so far a near perfect career. The Pirates lead the Orioles 4-0 in the top of the third inning....2026
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• Around the Spring Training Sites- Preseason Prep- March 2, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 25, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 24, 2026
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Hurston Waldrep shuts out Bulls over seven innings
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Fuentes excellent in Triple-A debut

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The breakout season continues as Didier Fuentes struck out six batters for Gwinnett in his final game as a teenager It’s been an insane season so far for Didier Fuentes. He was the star of the Atlanta Braves spring breakout game and hasn’t looked back since, getting to Triple-A despite missing time with a blister. At every step he has been nothing short of ...2025
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• NL Central top prospects overview

Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The future is bright for the NL Central with many talented prospects nearing their MLB debuts When MLB Pipeline released its top 100 prospects of 2025 list on Friday night, the NL Central found themselves with more prospects on the list than any other division in baseball. Of the 23 NL Central prospects that made M...2025
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• Paul Skenes rents bounce house to celebrate Konnor Griffin's 20th birthday
Skenes rented the inflatable kids attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin....2026
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• Konnor Griffin megadeal would be franchise-shifting moment for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally putting their money where their mouth is....2026
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• Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin, 19, celebrates ‘first adventure with wife’ before Opening Day push

The high school sweethearts tied the knot in January....2026
• 2024 Braves MLB Draft Preview: Outfielders

Charlie Condon | Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a look at how the Braves may approach outfield in the 2024 MLB Draft. The way outfield sets up in the 2024 MLB Draft, there is some possibility that the Atlanta Braves could use their top pick to select one. Despite already having two thirds of an elite outfield locked up longterm, the Braves have been linked to...2024
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• MLB mock draft 2024: Updated projection ahead of Men’s College World Series

Cyndi Chambers Sports / USA TODAY NETWORK The Men’s College World Series is here, but where might some of the players be headed next month? This week eight men’s college baseball teams arrive in Omaha with a shot at a national championship, and NCAA baseball immortality. But for some of the players in Omaha, the Men’s College World Series is just the next stop on their way to achieving th...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Predicting the Colorado Rockies 2024 first-round draft selection

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 It’s time to let the MLB draft speculation begin! This year, the draft will be held July 14-16 in Arlington as part of the All-Star Game festivities. As for money, the Colorado Rockies will have a bonus pool of $17,243,400 and the following picks: 3rd pick (first round; $9,070,800...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 9, 2024

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Another baseball season is about to start. Brady Singer clamped down after a rocky opening to his 100th career start: Considerable turnover in recent years has put Kansas City in position to compete in 2024, but one constant has been Singer. “I was surprised, in a good way, to [learn that] he’s the 26th Royal to [make 100 career starts],” manager Matt Qu...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 3, 2024

I don’t think we’ve used this James McArthur picture before | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood Anne Rogers profiled how James McArthur got to where he is now as the Royals closer: “There’s a reason he’s on the waiver wire, but is there something we can do to help?” pitching coach Brian Sweeney said. “We saw some reliever mentality. Seeing his breakin...2024
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• Meet 19-year-old Konnor Griffin -- MLB's new No. 1 prospect after an unprecedented rise
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Fuentes excellent in Triple-A debut
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• Braves Minor League Preview 6/15: Cam Caminiti headlines Augusta double header

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Caminiti was impressive in his season debut for Augusta, and will look to build on that Sunday afternoon. Sunday will be a packed day on the pitching side for the affiliates of the Atlanta Braves, with the last two first round picks in action for their respective clubs. These teams are all hoping to end out rough weeks with wins, and Gwinnett will also see Nacho A...2025
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• Outside The Confines: The trade season is underway

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Arizona deals first baseman Josh Naylor to Seattle, and they’re not done yet. Other players who might get dealt this week. It’s Hall of Fame induction weekend. Good morning. Trade season is open. The Diamondbacks traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Mariners for two pitching prospects, left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi. Daniel K...2025
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• 2025 MLB Futures Game: Rosters, Start Time, Streaming Info

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The 2025 Futures Game starts at Truist Park at 4 PM EST on July 12th The MLB Futures Game has become an integral part of All Star weekend, giving prospects from all around baseball an opportunity to showcase their skills in a major league park in front of a national audience. The 2025 edition comes to Atlanta and Truist Park, and the At...2025
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• Pittsburgh Pirates top prospects 2025: Another promising pitcher is ready to join Paul Skenes and Jared Jones

Konnor Griffin and Thomas Harrington round out the list...2025
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• NL Central top prospects overview
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• Pirates lose star shortstop Konnor Griffin to a potential serious injury
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• What's up with Zach Neto? - May 30, 2026
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• Future is now for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin in fantasy baseball — even if there are struggles along way

Konnor Griffin, universally considered the best prospect in baseball, made his big league debut for the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles....2026
• Konnor Griffin Contributes Immediately - April 4, 2026
Konnor Griffin (SS-PIT) made his MLB debut against the Orioles, going 1-3 with a walk and RBI double as he batted 7th. The 19 year-old is the #1 prospect in all of baseball lasted just 5 games in Triple-A to open the campaign before getting the call to the majors, hitting .438 with 4 R, 1 RBI, 3 SB, and a 24% walk rate against a 19% strikeout rate in just 21 PA at that stop. An exciting five-tool ...2026
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• 2026 Top 100 Prospects in Baseball
I released our 2026 Top 500 baseball prospects to our Patreon members last week and have made the Top 100 available to everyone. If you want to see all 500, please become a Patreon member at Patreon.com/Prospect361. 1. Konnor Griffin (SS, Pit) – 20–40 upside with elite tools and improving contact. A future fantasy star. […] The post 2026 Top 100 Prospects in Baseball first appeared on...2026

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• Pirates rookie Griffin (sore forearm) not in lineu...
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• MLB Mailbag: Devin Williams, Braves, Blue Jays, Prospects

This week's mailbag gets into the rough start to Devin Williams' Mets career, the Braves' apparent rotation depth, the Blue Jays' playoff chances, whether Konnor Griffin had a shot at a billion-dollar free agency, and which prospects who have yet to reach MLB may have an impact at the highest level this year. Charles asks: […]...2026
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• Orioles-Pirates starting lineups

PITTSBURGH—Here are the starting lineups for Sunday’s Orioles-Pirates game. Orioles Taylor Ward-LF Gunnar Henderson-SS Pete Alonso-1B Samuel Basallo-C Tyler O’Neill-RF Dylan Beavers-DH Leody Taveras-CF Jeremiah Jackson-2B Blaze Alexander-2b Chris Bassitt-RHP Pirates Oneil Cruz-CF Brandon Lowe-2B Bryan Reynolds-DH’ Ryan O’Hearn-RF Nick Yorke-3B Konnor Griffin-SS Spencer Horwitz-1B Henry Davis-C Jak...2026
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• Pirates call up top prospect Konnor Griffin: 19-year-old shortstop to make his MLB debut Friday

Griffin failed to win the job out of spring training but is up just days later anyway...2026
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• Pirates call up phenom 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin

The Pirates' home opener Friday has some extra buzz....2026
• Pittsburgh Pirates make expected move with Konnor Griffin

Despite the buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, he was expected to begin the season in the minor leagues. That became official on Saturday....2026
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• Pirates, Konnor Griffin Open To Extension Talks
The baseball world is currently buzzing with excitement about Konnor Griffin. He hasn’t even hit his 20th birthday yet but is considered to be the top prospect in baseball and has a chance to break camp with the Pirates. Locking him up to a long-term deal is also a possibility, with Noah Hiles of the […]...2026
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Fuentes excellent in Triple-A debut
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• MLB Draft Grades: First round results and analysis

Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s time to grade every pick from the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The MLB First Year Player Draft is one of the most exciting and important times for any baseball team. It represents the future, as teams strategize and scout players who will represent the organization for their foreseeable future. The 2024 Draft began Sunday n...2024
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• Outside The Confines: It’s now or never

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images A look ahead at the trade deadline and the draft. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. As we get to the All-Star Break, some teams started great and then sank like a stone (the Cubs) and others started out poorly and then got hot with the weather. John Denton looks at how the Cardinals turned their season around. Dayn Perry has three reasons the...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Predicting the Colorado Rockies 2024 first-round draft selection
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