Boston Sports Journal

MLB Notebook: Konnor Griffin forcing the Pirates’ hand, Alex Cora’s power pledge, Red Sox buzz and a look around baseball

Griffin entered spring as baseball’s top prospect and, in two swings, showed why. The 19-year-old crushed a hanging curveball from Ranger Suárez, Boston’s top free-agent acquisition this offseason.

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Doesn’t Beat Around the Bush on Pirates Phenom Konnor Griffin

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora didn't beat around the bush when talking about Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin.

Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin goes deep twice, including a shot off Red Sox newcomer Ranger Suarez

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ latest can't-miss prospect, didn't miss against the Boston ...

Harold Reynolds gives Pirates’ Konnor Griffin his flowers with attention-grabbing claim

Konnor Griffin continues to receive his flowers after his performance against the Red Sox, and this time it was from Harold ...
Pittsburgh Baseball Now

WATCH: Konnor Griffin Blasts Pair of Thunderous Home Runs for Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin belted home runs in each of his first two at-bats against the Boston Red ...

Konnor Griffin’s Rookie Of The Year Odds Shift After Multi-Homer Game

Heading into the 2026 campaign, there are several reasons for excitement surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates. Perhaps the ...