Pirates haven’t discussed extension with Griffin
Ben Cherington says the Pirates have not engaged in contract extension talks with top prospect Konnor Griffin. Right…
‘Looking to seize an opportunity’
Ben Cherington was rather direct when describing the efforts the Pirates are making to expand their search for…
Hall of Fame still closed to Bonds
The Contemporary Era Committee elected Jeff Kent to the Baseball Hall of Fame, leaving out Barry Bonds, Roger…
Pirates offer Schwarber four-year deal
The Pirates have been linked to plenty of free agents this offseason and have now reportedly made a…
Bonds’ Hall of Fame fate decided tonight
While Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings don’t officially kickstart until tomorrow, the results of the Contemporary Baseball Era…
Pirates have an obvious need for left-handed power
If the Pirates’ lineup was truly built to exploit the dimensions of PNC Park, their home venue could…
Today’s Prospect: Carlos Castillo
After throwing 48.2 innings in 2024 between two levels, Carlos Castillo nearly doubled his workload this past season,…
Today’s Prospect: Connor Wietgrefe
Drafted in the seventh round out of the University of Minnesota, Connor Wietgrefe didn’t waste any time, jumping…
Three bats alone won’t change course
If we’re to believe the internal expectations of the Pirates that have become public over the last few…
Today’s Prospect: David Matoma
Signed in January of 2023 out of Uganda, David Matoma burst on the scene after reports surfaced that…
More on Pirates’ payroll plan
I hadn’t intended on having a Friday Insider this week, hoping to take a least Thanksgiving off. But…
More smoke on Pirates spending
The Pirates have been linked to several players already this offseason, and that trend isn’t going away. The…