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Pirates keep Konnor Griffin in Triple-A to sharpen skills and secure extension leverage
sports18 days ago

Pirates keep Konnor Griffin in Triple-A to sharpen skills and secure extension leverage

The Pirates have chose to start top prospect Konnor Griffin in Triple-A rather than on the Opening Day roster to continue development, manage service time, and preserve potential PPI draft-pick incentives tied to Rookie of the Year. The decision aims to maximize Griffin’s long-term value and avoid past missteps like with Skenes, while acknowledging Griffin’s youth and spring struggles. An extension discussion is part of the calculus, but the timing remains unsettled as the team weighs immediate competitiveness against future payoff.

via The New York Times|
#konnor-griffin#mlb-prospects#pittsburgh-pirates
Pirates Weigh Fast-Track for Konnor Griffin to Opening Day
baseball1 month ago

Pirates Weigh Fast-Track for Konnor Griffin to Opening Day

Konnor Griffin, the Pirates’ top prospect, is being discussed as a potential Opening Day roster addition in 2026, a move that would make him the youngest MLB hitter in years. His 2025 breakout across Low‑A to Double‑A (.333/.415/.527 in 563 PAs over 122 games, plus Minor League Player of the Year honors) plus elite speed, power and defense fuel the case to fast‑track him, despite relatively few minor‑league games/plate appearances. If he debuts early, he would join a rare group of teenagers who reached the majors early, a path trodden by the likes of Griffey Jr., Rodriguez, Harper and Soto.

via Baseball America|
#baseball#konnor-griffin#minor-league-baseball
Orioles' Samuel Basallo signs historic 8-year, $67M extension
sports7 months ago

Orioles' Samuel Basallo signs historic 8-year, $67M extension

Samuel Basallo, a top MLB prospect and key player for the Baltimore Orioles, is finalizing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension that could reach up to $88.5 million, making it the largest pre-arbitration deal for a catcher. The deal secures Basallo's future with the Orioles, where he is expected to contribute both offensively and defensively, and highlights the team's focus on developing young talent from Latin America.

via ESPN|
#baltimore-orioles#baseball#contract-extension
Pirates to Promote Top Prospect Bubba Chandler for MLB Debut
sports7 months ago

Pirates to Promote Top Prospect Bubba Chandler for MLB Debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting their top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, to the major league roster, where he will initially serve in a bullpen role and has potential to start in 2025. Chandler, a highly-rated 22-year-old pitcher, has shown significant development through the minors, especially after a strong finish in Triple-A in 2024, and is now set to make his MLB debut.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#baseball#bubba-chandler#mlb-prospects
Dodgers promote prospect Alex Freeland amid injury woes
sports8 months ago

Dodgers promote prospect Alex Freeland amid injury woes

The Dodgers are facing a series of injuries, leading to the call-up of top prospect Alex Freeland to the major league roster to help fill the gaps, especially with key players like Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman dealing with injuries. Freeland, a promising infielder from their farm system, will make his MLB debut as the team manages ongoing injury concerns and roster adjustments.

via Los Angeles Times|
#alex-freeland#dodgers#injuries
Yankees' Spencer Jones Dominates with Power Hitting Streak
sports8 months ago

Yankees' Spencer Jones Dominates with Power Hitting Streak

Baseball America is updating its Top 100 Prospects list to include Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, who has shown impressive power in Triple-A with 29 homers and a slugging percentage of .706, but his high strikeout rate (31.5%) poses a risk to his MLB success. His performance is promising but his contact issues remain a concern, making his future in the majors uncertain and a topic of debate among front offices.

via Baseball America|
#minor-league#mlb-prospects#spencer-jones
Pirates' Paul Skenes Trade Rumors and Potential Deals
sports10 months ago

Pirates' Paul Skenes Trade Rumors and Potential Deals

The Pittsburgh Pirates are unlikely to trade Paul Skenes this season despite their poor record, as he is a highly valuable, controllable ace. However, if they were to consider trading him, it would require a significant package of top prospects from teams like the Cubs, Dodgers, Red Sox, Tigers, or Mets, reflecting his franchise-changing potential and team control.

via The New York Times|
#mlb-prospects#paul-skenes#pirates
Cubs Praise Pete Crow-Armstrong Despite Minor League Demotion
sports1 year ago

Cubs Praise Pete Crow-Armstrong Despite Minor League Demotion

Cubs President Jed Hoyer praised Pete Crow-Armstrong's recent stint in the majors, highlighting his defensive prowess and improved decision-making at the plate. Despite his potential, Crow-Armstrong was optioned back to Triple-A Iowa to get regular at-bats, especially with Cody Bellinger returning to center field. Hoyer emphasized that the move was not a demotion but a step in Crow-Armstrong's development.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#jed-hoyer#mlb-prospects