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February 27, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off their Spring Training with a promising 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, showcasing the talent of their rising star, Konnor Griffin, who continues to impress as MLB's top prospect. At just 19, Griffin is not only turning heads with his power but is also drawing attention to his remarkable backstory, having been signed by Darren Mazeroski, son of the legendary Bill Mazeroski. Meanwhile, manager Don Kelly is settling into his first full season after taking over from Derek Shelton, who was spotted in a different uniform,an odd sight for Pirates fans. The excitement surrounding Griffin has fans eagerly speculating if he'll break camp with the team, while the coaching staff aims to build on last season's improvement of 59-65 under Kelly's leadership. The Bucs appear to be on the right track, but can they maintain this momentum?

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Spring Training Game #7: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Spring Training Game #7: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, February 26, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: 93.7 The Fan, 100.1 FM, AM 1020 KDKA, Sports Net Pittsburgh app SNP 360, How to Watch: Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Minnesota Twins looking to grab a win. Please […]

Pirates 2026 season previews: Coaching staff

Pirates 2026 season previews: Coaching staff

The Pittsburgh Pirates are going into the 2026 season with manager Don Kelly, who is going into first full season as their manager. Kelly was the interim manager last season after the Bucs fired Derek Shelton after he started the season 12-26. After firing Shelton, The Pirates went 59-65 under Kelly. Kelly has brought in […]

Poll: Will Konnor Griffin Break Camp With The Pirates?

Poll: Will Konnor Griffin Break Camp With The Pirates?

As Spring Training gets underway, many fans are watching top prospects. For the Pirates’ Konnor Griffin, however, it’s not just fans in Pittsburgh watching to see if he’ll be in the starting lineup on Opening Day; it’s the entire baseball world. Griffin won’t celebrate his 20th birthday until the end of April. The ninth overall […]

Shelton returns, praises Skenes and 'superstar' Griffin

Shelton returns, praises Skenes and 'superstar' Griffin

BRADENTON, Fla. -- It was a bit odd to see manager Derek Shelton in the visitors' dugout shortly before the Pirates beat the Twins, 6-4, at LECOM Park. Stranger still to see the Bucs' former skipper in red and blue and not black and gold. Yet as Shelton looked out

That time MLB's No. 1 prospect got a shoutout from Randy Moss -- in ninth grade!

That time MLB's No. 1 prospect got a shoutout from Randy Moss -- in ninth grade!

Konnor Griffin is only 19 years old and already turning heads as MLB's top prospect, flexing his muscle by launching spring dingers out of stadiums. But the Pirates phenom is no stranger to jaw-dropping feats of athleticism. In fact, he's been doing so since the ninth grade (that's only something

Konnor Griffin’s path to Pirates has a full-circle Bill Mazeroski tie

Konnor Griffin’s path to Pirates has a full-circle Bill Mazeroski tie

Konnor Griffin’s path into professional baseball carries a connection that feels almost too perfect for a sport built on nostalgia — he was signed by scout Darren Mazeroski, the son of the late Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski.