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Pirates Open to Long-Term Deal With Baseball's Top Prospect Griffin

The Pirates and top prospect Konnor Griffin are open to negotiating a long-term extension as Griffin nears his 20th birthday. Widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect entering 2026, he could command a nine-figure guarantee if the sides agree, though they’d balance current value against potential earnings in free agency. Griffin’s minor-league resume (122 games, 21 HR, 65 SB, .333/.415/.527) and his speed/defense keep him central to Pittsburgh’s plans, with opening-day promotion possibilities and strategic contract structures on the table.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #extension #griffin

sports1 day ago•4 min saved

ABS tech shines a light on umpire calls in Pirates–Red Sox spring training

In a Pirates–Red Sox Grapefruit League game in Fort Myers, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system overturned five of home-plate umpire Mitch Trzeciak’s calls before the end of the third inning, including a pitch that was ruled a ball but shown as a strike by ABS; a correct call in the fourth inning drew a cheer, illustrating how ABS will spotlight and challenge umpiring as it debuts.

via Awful Announcing|

#abs-system #baseball #mlb

sports1 day ago•5 min saved

Braves launch self-owned TV network as Chris Sale extension signals bigger payroll ambition

Atlanta revealed BravesVision, a self-owned TV network set to launch in 2026 and beyond, alongside a Chris Sale extension guaranteeing $27 million for 2027 with a possible $30 million for 2028, signaling greater financial flexibility to extend core players (notably Ronald Acuña Jr.) and pursue bigger payroll opportunities, though Acuña’s long-term extension remains complex due to injuries and earnings potential.

via Battery Power|

#baseball #braves #bravesvision

baseball1 day ago•7 min saved

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

sports1 day ago•32 min saved

Braves lock in Chris Sale on a one-year extension with 2028 option

Atlanta announced a one-year, $27 million extension for left-hander Chris Sale, with a $30 million club option for 2028, binding him to the Braves through at least 2027 as their ace. Sale, 37, has been elite since arriving in 2024 (Cy Young winner) but missed time with a ribcage fracture in 2025. The deal starts in 2027 and does not affect 2026 payroll, though it adds luxury-tax considerations for 2027 and beyond.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#atlanta-braves #baseball #chris-sale

sports2 days ago•5 min saved

Spring Training Chaos Produces an Unprecedented Giants–Cubs Triple Play

In Scottsdale spring training, the San Francisco Giants pulled off a one-of-a-kind 4-3-6-5 triple play against the Cubs after a smoke alarm caused chaos in the stands and a bloop single started the bizarre sequence. Robbie Ray walked two and allowed a single, yet the chaos led to an inning-ending triple play highlighted by Willy Adames tagging two runners at third and Matt Chapman tagging the final baserunner. The play is notable for starting with a base hit, something SABR notes as unprecedented; manager Tony Vitello and players call it a memorable, humorous spring moment rather than a regular-season feat.

via The New York Times|

#baseball #giants #scottsdale

sports3 days ago•39 min saved

Cubs Turn Spring Training Misplay Into Teachable Moment With Wild Triple Play

In a spring-training game, a Cubs single morphed into a triple play due to baserunning miscues and a third-base blunder, a teachable moment as the team refines fundamentals ahead of the regular season.

via Bleacher Nation|

#baseball #cubs #mlb

sports4 days ago•217 min saved

Mazeroski, Hall of Fame icon of 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, famed for his Game 7 walk-off homer that gave the Pittsburgh Pirates the 1960 World Series title, dies at 89. A defensive standout who won eight Gold Gloves and turned a record 1,706 double plays, Mazeroski is remembered for both his stellar defense and the iconic homer that sealed baseball history.

via CNN|

#baseball #bill-mazeroski #hall-of-fame

sports4 days ago•3 min saved

Pirates legend Mazeroski dies at 89, 1960 World Series walk-off hero

Bill Mazeroski, Hall of Fame second baseman and 1960 World Series walk-off hero for the Pittsburgh Pirates, dies at 89; celebrated for his defense and seven-time All-Star status, he was inducted into Cooperstown in 2001 and is honored with a statue at PNC Park.

via CBS News|

#1960-world-series #baseball #hall-of-fame

sports4 days ago•29 min saved

Bill Mazeroski: Pirates Legend and 1960 World Series Hero Dies at 89

Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, renowned for his walk-off homer in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series for the Pirates, died at 89; a durable defender with eight Gold Gloves and 2,016 hits, he spent his entire career in Pittsburgh and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#1960-world-series #baseball #bill-mazeroski

baseball4 days ago•21 min saved

Urias Boosts Cards’ Infield Depth on One-Year Pact

St. Louis is nearing a one-year, $2 million guaranteed deal with infielder Ramon Urias, including a $1.5M salary in 2026 and a $500k buyout on a 2027 mutual option, with up to $2M in incentives based on plate appearances. The versatile veteran, who has spent time at multiple infield spots and won a Gold Glove at third in 2022, would provide veteran depth as the Cardinals rebuild and could slot into several infield roles or serve as a trade asset if he performs well in 2026.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #infield-versatility #mlb

sports5 days ago•1 min saved

Underdog on the mound: Uberstine's unlikely Red Sox spring arc

Righthander Tyler Uberstine, once a high school afterthought who failed to walk on at USC, later endured an elbow injury and years in the minors, has emerged as a surprising member of the Red Sox spring training roster and will start the club's first exhibition game against Northeastern, signaling his ascent from the minors to the 40-man roster with potential early-season recall opportunities.

via The Boston Globe|

#baseball #minor-leagues #red-sox

baseball5 days ago•23 min saved

Mets Eye Flexibility as Baty, Robert, Alvarez, Polanco Get Spring Rehab Plan

Spring camp notes have the Mets planning around a flexible lineup: Brett Baty is being eased back from a hamstring issue but should be ready for Opening Day, while Lindor’s hamate surgery could shift infield roles; Semien (second) and Bichette (third) may shape Baty’s positions, potentially including right field. Lindor’s status remains hopeful. Outfielders Luis Robert Jr., Francisco Alvarez and Jorge Polanco will be slow-played to manage health; Robert’s $20M salary includes a 2027 club option, Polanco signed a two-year, $40M deal with knee history and a move toward first base, and Alvarez has thumb/hamate injuries requiring pitcher work. Mets balance load management with enough reps before the season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #contracts #injuries

sports-business6 days ago•8 min saved

Meyer Takes Interim Lead as MLBPA Faces Cap-Driven Bargaining

Bruce Meyer was unanimously elected interim executive director of the MLB Players Association and now must unite a divided membership and lead tough negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap and a potential 2027 lockout, expanding beyond his role as Clark’s No. 2 to a broader CEO-like leadership as the union eyes a permanent successor.

via The New York Times|

#baseball #bruce-meyer #collective-bargaining

sports7 days ago•16 min saved

MLBPA’s No. 2 Reels After Fallout From Clark Departure

Bruce Meyer, the MLB Players Association’s No. 2 official, says he’s shaken by the events surrounding Tony Clark’s resignation as executive director, signaling internal turmoil as leadership changes unfold.

via Associated Press News|

#baseball #bruce-meyer #mlbpa