Konnor Griffin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Konnor Griffin's historic Pirates feat elicits memory of franchise icon Konnor Griffin is still waiting on his first major league home run. That much is obvious when you scan the stat line. But if you’re watching...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Cedric Mullins homers in 13th to lift Rays past Pirates 8-7 in rain-soaked game

Cedric Mullins led off the 13th inning with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on a rainy Saturday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Heating up Griffin went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base Friday against the Rays.

Impact Griffin singled in the second inning for a potential RBI, but Spencer Horwitz was thrown out at home. Griffin continued to make an impact on the game in the sixth and eighth innings, stealing a base in the former while walking and scoring a run in the latter. After a slow start to his rookie season, Griffin now has at least one hit in each of his last four starts, going 6-for-16 with two extra-base hits, two RBI and four runs scored.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2025 first-rounder hits 100 mph AGAIN in another hitless gem Konnor Griffin got off to a quick start at Single-A Bradenton last year and was promoted to High-A on June 10. The way things are going for...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

How to live stream Rays vs Pirates: MLB, TV channel The Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates open a weekend interleague series Friday night at PNC Park, with both teams looking to build early...

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Pirates named as trade destination for breakout Nationals All-Star infielder | Sporting News Pittsburgh could use this breakout star infielder to pair with Konnor Griffin.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Konnor Griffin's costly error reveals something bigger inside Pirates clubhouse Konnor Griffin’s fifth-inning error on Thursday will show up in the box score as a turning point. Three runs scored. The Pittsburgh Pirates...

5 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates Konnor Griffin takes responsibility for error vs. Nationals | Sporting News Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin's error contributed to the loss to the Washington Nationals, which the rookie took full responsi...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7

James Wood singled to score automatic runner Jorbit Vivas in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Marcell Ozuna finally contributing for Pirates thankfully overshadows insane Konnor Griffin yeet There are games that feel like they spiral beyond recognition — where the details get messy, the fundamentals slip, and for a few innings, i...

6 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates reveal Konnor Griffin demotion plan if star prospect struggles | Sporting News Pittsburgh doesn't look likely to put a pause with Griffin anytime soon.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Pirates' Konnor Griffin was let down by bizarre Nationals slide ruling | Sporting News This is a very different outcome than expected.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Konnor Griffin's $140M, 9-year contract with Pirates includes $12M signing bonus paid over 2 years

Konnor Griffin’s $140 million, nine-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates includes a $12 million signing bonus payable over the next two years

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Why Pirates don't actually need Konnor Griffin to make 2026 postseason | Sporting News This is a great sign for the Pirates' roster and postseason chances.

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Getting breather Wednesday Griffin is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals.

Impact Nick Gonzales will get a start at shortstop while Griffin receives a day off. The 19-year-old is hitting only .189/.279/.243 in his first 43 plate appearances for the Pirates, though he has reached base four times over his last two games.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates facing tough Konnor Griffin reality, but what should the plan be? Tuesday's loss for the Pittsburgh Pirates contained at least one silver lining: Konnor Griffin went 2-for-4 with a double. This was an impor...

APRIL 15 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle extension puts spotlight on Pirates' Konnor Griffin gamble Just a week after the Pittsburgh Pirates made franchise history by locking up top prospect Konnor Griffin on a nine-year, $140 million deal,...

APRIL 15 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Tigers' surprise Kevin McGonigle extension one-ups Pirates, Konnor Griffin Here are the complete details of Kevin McGonigle's stunning eight-year, $150 million extension with the Tigers.

APRIL 15 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals

Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washingto...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

First stolen base Griffin went 1-for-5 with a stolen base Saturday against the Cubs.

Impact Griffin hasn't logged an extra-base hit since the first plate appearance of his career and has gone hitless in four of his first seven starts. While his slow start isn't necessarily a surprise given his age, Griffin did manage to loft a single into left field for a single Saturday and then steal second base -- the first of his big-league career. He has hit primarily in the bottom-third of Pittsburgh's order, but Griffin should continue to play nearly every day.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bob Nutting's odd moment of popularity after Konnor Griffin signing probably won't last long Every owner has his day.

APRIL 11 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Angels insider throws cold water on LA following Pirates' lead with Konnor Griffin There's been a healthy amount of player extensions handed out through the first two weeks of the regular season. Notably, the Pittsburgh Pir...

APRIL 11 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Pirates News: Enmanuel Valdez clears, Konnor Griffin debut, payroll update Enmanuel Valdez’s roster squeeze has officially turned into a reset opportunity. The Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted the 27-year-old utility i...

APRIL 10 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Pirates get 1st hit off Cubs' Thielbar in 7th inning after Imanaga departs

Shota Imanaga pitched six sharp innings for the Chicago Cubs before Ryan O’Hearn led off the seventh with a single to right off Caleb Thielbar for Pittsburgh’s first hit of the gam...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

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