According to published reports on Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in discussions about a possible long-term extension with Konnor Griffin, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect, a source told MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo. The source told Mayo that the details “have yet to be hammered out, ...
BRADENTON, Fla. — Braxton Ashcraft worked 5• innings of one run ball Wednesday afternoon in leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Grapefruit League action. Ashcraft struck out eight and the one run he gave up was unearned. He scattered five hits and ...
MIAMI — Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 on Sunday and move one win from capturing its second World Baseball Classic championship. The loaded American roster led by NL Cy ...
PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season as he recovers from a nerve issue. Priester had been dealing with an apparent wrist problem for much of the spring. Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters that Priester received a diagnosis indicating it was at least partially related to thoracic outlet syndrome. The right-hander discussed with MLB.com and other reporters on Friday a potential timeline for his return. "I think in my head late April or May, but I certainly think I'm on the optimistic side — as a player, I ...
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates, who were held hitless for seven innings, scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the eighth inning Thursday night en route to a 5-2 win over Atlanta in Grapefruit League action. Akilla Williams went 2-for-2, highlighted by a two-run single ...
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped to 12-6 in Grapefruit League action on Wednesday, falling 7-2 to the Baltimore Orioles. Noah Davis started and suffered the loss after allowing three runs — on a Taylor Ward three-run homer) — on three hits and one walk. He started and ...
