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Konnor Griffin - Included in roster projection Griffin was included in the Pirates' projected Opening Day roster by Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Neither writer cited team sources, so this is far from confirmation that Griffin is breaking camp with the team. However, it is notable that Hiles indicated that the Pirates are trying to win in 2026 and that Griffin has been the team's best shortstop this spring -- a combination that could cause the team to break from their typical conservative nature with prospects. Griffin is just 5-for-24 in Grapefruit League games, but he has recorded four barrels on 18 batted ball events.

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World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

Pool B of the World Baseball Classic will go down to the wire with the USA, Mexico and Italy looking to advance to the next round.

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World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

Here are the World Baseball Classic up-to-date pool standings and the remaining games in each pool.

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

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WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

Andrew McCutchen's number choice with Rangers officially closes door on Pirates It will be a while before Pirates fans see Andrew McCutchen donning the iconic No. 22, perhaps until the franchise inevitably places it betw...

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Pirates' Konnor Griffin gets exciting Opening Day prediction with win-now plan | Sporting News This prediction coming true would make for a very fun Opening Day for the Pirates.

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Oneil Cruz's WBC showing giving Pirates fans hope for 2026 breakout The 2025 season represented a step backward for Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz. There were some positives (20 home runs and a career-best...

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Paul Skenes Goes Viral For Reaction To Jaw-Dropping Play At World Baseball Classic Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes went viral for his reaction to Bobby Witt Jr.'s incredible fielding play at the World Baseball Classic.

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Pirates' Paul Skenes Describes Unique Atmosphere At World Baseball Classic Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes describes the electric energy at the World Baseball Classic game between USA and Mexico.

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Starting nine: Explaining Pirates' Spring Training so far with nine impressions BRADENTON, Fla. -- It’s been a month of Spring Training workouts for the Pirates. In another 30 days, they’ll be preparing for their fifth s...

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Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Dominates Mexico In Dazzling WBC Debut Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes pitched Team USA to victory over Mexico in pool play of the World Baseball Classic.

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Paul Skenes left in awe after Aaron Judge guns down Mexico's Joey Ortiz with "one of the best throws" at World Baseball Classic Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul Skenes made his World Baseball Classic debut for Team USA against Mexico on Monday night.

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MLB tier list exposes lingering questions around the Pirates roster We all know the Pittsburgh Pirates are much improved compared to last season, but exactly where they stack up when compared to the rest of t...

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NBA Star Raves About Pirates' Paul Skenes PITTSBURGH — The baseball world sees Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes as one of the best pitchers in the sport, but other athletes unders...

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

Taking in all the action from Monday's full slate of games at the World Baseball Classic.

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WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

Endy Rodríguez is finally healthy - and rediscovering his form for the Pirates TAMPA, Fla. -- Endy Rodríguez spends most of his days smiling, but this one felt different. Standing in the visitors’ clubhouse at George M....

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Pirates' Paul Skenes Dominates Team Mexico in First WBC Start PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes made one of his most important appearances on the mound in his career, but...

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Ben Cherington offers cautious update on Konnor Griffin's camp status The buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin this spring has been impossible to ignore. Every batting practice highlight,...

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Pirates farm system depth on full display in first round of spring roster cuts The first healthy round of spring training cuts for the Pittsburgh Pirates might look routine on paper. Eight players were sent out of major...

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Pittsburgh Radio Host Compares Pirates Newcomer To Former Fan Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates newcomer Jake Mangum is drawing comparisons to former All-Star Josh Harrison.

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Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Reveals Game Plan For World Baseball Classic Debut Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes revealed his approach to his first career World Baseball Classic start against Team Mexico.

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Esmerlyn Valdez - Dismissed from big-league camp The Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Valdez was one of eight players dismissed from big-league camp in the Pirates' latest round of roster cuts. The Pirates added the 22-year-old corner outfielder to the 40-man roster over the winter after he slashed .286/.376/.520 with 26 home runs across 528 plate appearances between High-A Greensboro and Double-A Altoona in 2025.

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Antwone Kelly - Bound for Triple-A The Pirates optioned Kelly to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Kelly was one of eight players dismissed from big-league camp in the Pirates' latest round of roster cuts. The Pirates added the 22-year-old right-hander to the 40-man roster in the offseason after he turned in a 3.02 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 116:33 K:BB over 107.1 innings between stops at High-A Greensboro and Double-A Altoona last season.

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Thomas Harrington - Headed back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Harrington to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Harrington was one of eight players dismissed from big-league camp in the Pirates' latest round of roster cuts. The 24-year-old righty parlayed a strong showing last spring into a spot in the Pirates' season-opening rotation, but he made just one start and one extended relief appearance before he was sent back to the minors. He went on to make another long-relief appearance for Pittsburgh in early August, but he struggled across all three of his big-league outings and didn't fare much better over more extended action at Triple-A (5.34 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 96 innings). Harrington remains an interesting prospect, but he's since been passed up on the organizational depth chart by a trio of young arms (Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft and Hunter Barco) and may not be in store for another look in the big-league rotation anytime soon.

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Wilber Dotel - Reporting to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Dotel to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact Dotel was one of eight players dismissed from big-league camp in the Pirates' latest round of roster cuts. The Pirates added the 23-year-old right-hander to the 40-man roster in the offseason after he turned in a 4.15 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 131:43 K:BB over 125.2 innings in 27 starts for Double-A Altoona in 2025.

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