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Four Bold Predictions for Konnor Griffin’s Rookie Season

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up the top prospect in baseball. Here are four bold predictions about how his rookie season will go.

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Konnor Griffin Contract Is a No-Brainer for the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates and shortstop Konnor Griffin have agreed to a nine-year, $140 million deal before his MLB debut. It was a no-brainer for the franchise.

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What to Expect From Konnor Griffin As Pirates Call Up MLB's Top Prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up Konnor Griffin, who is the top prospect in baseball. The 19-year-old will be the team’s starting shortstop moving forward. Here’s what to expect from him.

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Inside the Odd Numbers of MLB’s First Week: The Good, the Bad, the Rookies

Rookies are running baseball early in the season while a number of big names are struggling.

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Mets Announcer Makes Unusual Claim About the People of St. Louis

Something is missing from all the shots of downtown.

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Orioles Make MLB History With First-Ever Walk-Off ABS Challenge

It took a week but it finally happened.

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It's Not Too Early for Red Sox to Start Panicking

A 1-5 start is not the end of the world. Unless it is.

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Three Future MLB Stars Who Should Be Next in Line for Mega Extensions

A bunch of baseball’s young studs have been locked down for the long term in recent weeks. These guys could be next—including one who’s still in the minors.

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C.B. Bucknor’s Rough Week Takes Painful Turn As Foul Ball Forces Him to Leave Game

C.B. Bucknor’s awful week of umpiring continued after hit was hit in the mask by a foul ball and had to leave the Milwaukee Brewers-Tampa Bay Rays game.

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Shohei Ohtani Had a Very Unique Problem During Spectacular Pitching Performance

This could only happen to him.

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MLB’s Pre-Debut Extensions Have Produced a Wide Range of Outcomes

The Mariners gave top prospect Colt Emerson an eight-year, $95 million deal before he’d even reached the majors. Here’s a look at how other players who got contract extensions before debuting have fared.

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C.B. Bucknor’s Latest Blunder Had Both Managers Sharing a Laugh

C.B. Bucknor triggered instant replay and laughter with a wild call at first.

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Umpire Forgets Count and No One Notices in Bizarre Red Sox-Astros Moment

No one had any idea what was going on.

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The Best (and Worst) ABS Challenges From MLB’s Opening Week

Baseball has entered a new age with the automated ball strike-system—and some players are catching on more quickly than others.

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Iconic Baseball Show Is Getting a Revival on New Platform

"This Week in Baseball" will have episodes throughout the 2026 season.

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Logs Six Scoreless Innings in 2026 Pitching Debut

Ohtani was outstanding in his first pitching appearance of the 2026 MLB season.

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Yankees Win All Kinds of Challenges, Lose Baseball Game

The good news for the Yankees is that they showcased a team-wide understanding of the strike zone on Monday night against the Mariners by successfully challengi

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Phillies Fall for Oldest Trick in the Little League Playbook

The Phillies got blown out at home and got a little embarrassed in the process.

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What’s Real and What’s Not Among MLB Opening Week Trends

Can Luis Robert maintain his strong start for the Mets? Is Mike Trout back to his old ways for the Angels? And should the Phillies be worried?

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Why the Brewers Gave Cooper Pratt $50 Million Before He Earned MLB Promotion

Cooper Pratt has agreed to an eight-year deal with the Brewers before he’s even played a single game in MLB.

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History Says the Giants Are Already in Big Trouble

In this week’s Verducci’s View, we cover San Francisco’s inauspicious start, baseball’s left turn, the evolution of Max Fried and more.

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Royals owner John Sherman acknowledges sense of urgency in deciding the future home of the MLB club

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman says the team is narrowing down its choices for the future home of its new ballpark, and there is a sense of urgency in where it will play beyond the 2031 season

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Booing a Player Three Games Into a Season Is Deeply Unserious

Bo Bichette is hearing it from Mets fans already.

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Twins Manager Earns ABS-Related Ejection in Major League Baseball First

It's a good system but there are still arguments.

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It Took Less Than Three Games for Mets Fans to Boo Bo Bichette

Bo Bichette was booed by Mets fans just three games into his tenure with the organization.

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