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Konnor Griffin, once the shining hope for the Pirates as their top prospect, has been optioned to Triple-A, leaving fans pondering the implications for the shortstop position as Opening Day nears. Meanwhile, Nick Yorke and Billy Cook are making their case for a spot on the big league roster, motivated by their shared living situation and a clear goal to break camp with the team. As the Pirates prepare to face the Boston Red Sox today in Bradenton, all eyes will be on how these roster battles shake out. With each passing day of Spring Training, the stakes are rising, and the excitement is palpable as players like Bubba Chandler benefit from the mentorship of Paul Skenes, fostering a culture of growth both on and off the field.
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Spring Training Game #30: Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 22, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Watch: Sportsnet Pittsburgh+ The Pittsburgh Pirates are in Bradenton today against the Boston Red Sox looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for today’s game. […]
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Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin optioned to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that baseball’s top prospect, Konnor Griffin, has been reassigned to minor league camp and will start his season in Triple-A Indianapolis. This news comes after Griffin had a fairly strong outing in Bradenton in Spring Training and was trending towards being the Pirates’ big league shortstop come Opening Day. While […]
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Pirates' Nick Yorke and Billy Cook do a lot together, including making the Opening Day roster
BRADENTON, Fla. — When Nick Yorke and Billy Cook arrived in Florida for Spring Training, they had a shared purpose: to make the Pirates’ Opening Day roster. They also shared living space.
This weekend was a special one for the housemates, as Yorke and Cook found out within hours that
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Experts predict all of this season's stats leaders
With Spring Training winding down and Opening Day just days away, intriguing questions abound, from which teams will bounce back after subpar seasons last year to whether anyone will be able to dethrone the reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners.
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Angels fans borrow Pirates fans' playbook with sell the team chants
Pittsburgh Pirates fans have become noteworthy for constantly demanding Bob Nutting to sell the franchise, but other MLB fanbases are starting to give them a run for their money.
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Paul Skenes’ impact on Bubba Chandler goes far beyond baseball
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler expressed gratitude that he has a world-class guy in Paul Skenes giving him advice about off-the-field habits.