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Konnor Griffin finalizing $140 million extension with Pirates before MLB debut

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Konnor Griffin is regarded as one of the top prospects in all of baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently so sold on his talents that they are finalizing a contract extension. The contract is reportedly a nine-year, $140 million deal, per MLB Insider Buster Olney. Keep in mind, Griffin has yet to play a single […] The post Konnor Griffin finalizing $140 million extension with Pirates before MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Konnor Griffin’s first PNC Park selfie will fire up Pirates fans

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While Pittsburgh Pirates fans will need to wait until Friday, top prospect Konnor Griffin will soon be making his MLB debut. The shortstop is already soaking his first major league call up in at PNC Park. The Pirates decided to send Griffin down to Triple-A rather than having him be on the Opening Day roster. […] The post Konnor Griffin’s first PNC Park selfie will fire up Pirates fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Skenes Comments on Pirates' Konnor Griffin Move

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Paul Skenes has had a shaky start to the 2026 MLB season. Through two starts, the two-time All-Star has a 1-1 record, 9.53 ERA and 1.94 WHIP, while allowing seven hits, six earned runs and four walks in 5.2 innings. While the reigning NL Cy Young winner looks to turn things around, the Pirates are ...

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Konnor Griffin bold predictions for Pirates rookie season after call-up

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Konnor Griffin’s MLB arrival is more than a promotion—it’s a declaration. With the Pirates’ top prospect set to make his highly anticipated debut this Friday at home vs. the Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh isn’t just filling a roster spot. The club is signaling belief in a player it views as a foundational piece of its future. […] The post Konnor Griffin bold predictions for Pirates rookie season after call-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Konnor Griffin 2026 Fantasy: Pirates Promote No. 1 Prospect for MLB Debut on April 3

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That didn’t take long.The Pirates have announced that 19-year-old shortstop phenom Konnor Griffin will make his MLB debut Friday against the Orioles after a week-long stint at AAA to open the season. Griffin’s promotion creates immediate fantasy implications for managers. This youngster’s ...

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Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin Career News

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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced massive career news for baseball’s No. 1 prospect, Konnor Griffin. The MLB top prospect will debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park. After a polarizing minor league rise and mounting promotion buzz, the wait is over for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to see baseball’s top prospect join Paul Skenes and company.Pittsburgh Pirates […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin Career News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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MLB’s Deals with Netflix and NBC Off to Strong Ratings Start

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The audience figure formed part of a big opening week for the league.  The post MLB’s Deals with Netflix and NBC Off to Strong Ratings Start appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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Pirates promote Konnor Griffin amid contract talks

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have high expectations to start the 2026 season, and have a 3-3 record to start the campaign. Coming out of spring training, they upset some fans with a controversial roster decision. But before the home opener, the Pirates have promoted top prospect Konnor Griffin. Opening Debut. pic.twitter.com/ILemWfjIHS — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April […] The post Pirates promote Konnor Griffin amid contract talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin Move Amid Contract Negotiations

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a solid start to the 2026 MLB season. At 3-3, they just secured their first series win of the year, taking two of three against the Cincinnati Reds on the road. They're now set to make their first homestand, hosting the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game series. As ...

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2026 Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitchers: Best Options for April 6-12

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Two-start pitchers can be one of your key weapons to win your leagues, especially when they have favorable matchups. April 6-12 provides a parade of ace pitchers for fantasy managers. It won’t always be this good, so take advantage wherever possible. The pitchers below are ranked according to their ...

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Pirates rumors: Konnor Griffin contract negotiations underway before his MLB debut

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As the 2026 MLB season is underway, some front offices are focusing on securing the future of their franchise. The Seattle Mariners just signed Colt Emerson to a massive extension, even before he has made his MLB debut. Now, the Pittsburgh Pirates could be following suit. The Pirates, and top prospect Konnor Girffin, are working […] The post Pirates rumors: Konnor Griffin contract negotiations underway before his MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Rookie Debuts: DeLauter, McGonigle, Wetherholt – Who Delivered?

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The 2026 fantasy baseball season is not even a week old and – despite the accusations of early overreaction – it might be The Year of the Rookie.Chase DeLauter, Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt and others have captured the attention of their hometown teams. The rookie class is delivering early ...

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Ranking 2026 MLB local broadcast accessibility from worst to best

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A common complaint among Major League Baseball fans this season is that watching their favorite team has become much harder. With MLB’s new agreements with NBC Sports and Netflix this season, there are now exclusive baseball games on three different streaming services (Peacock, Apple TV+, and Netflix), along with three different cable channels (ESPN, FS1, and…

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Pirates manager Don Kelly gets money’s worth before ejection vs. Reds

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The Pittsburgh Pirates took center stage in a heated moment Tuesday night as manager Don Kelly argued his ejection during a tense matchup vs. the Cincinnati Reds. While Pittsburgh secured an 8–3 victory, the eighth inning created drama that briefly shifted focus away from the scoreboard. Kelly watched momentum change shift as the Reds launched […] The post Pirates manager Don Kelly gets money’s worth before ejection vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin gets $150 million contract update due to Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson's record-breaking extension – sportingnews.com

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Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin gets $150 million contract update due to Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson's record-breaking extension  sportingnews.com

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NBC delivers strong gains in first MLB Opening Day broadcasts under new deal

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The MLB Opening Day doubleheader on NBC and Peacock delivered strong gains over 2025, averaging 2.7 million viewers across both games. The network’s broadcasts of Pittsburgh at the Mets and Arizona at the Dodgers marked the return of baseball to NBC platforms for the first time since 2000, as well as the debuts of flashy…

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2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Wild opening weekend in the books

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The 2026 MLB season is underway, and the Opening Day fireworks were electric. From walk-off homers to electric team debuts, there was great baseball all weekend long. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are among the remaining undefeated teams in the MLB Power Rankings. Where do both teams, and the other undefeated squads, […] The post 2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Wild opening weekend in the books appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Mets star Bo Bichette BOOED just three games into $126 million contract after ‘terrible’ Pirates performance

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NEW York Mets fans let star Bo Bichette hear it after his disappointing first series with the team. Bichette received a plethora of boos during the Mets’ 4-3 loss to…

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