The future is coming fast. The Pirates just promoted Konnor Griffin to AA-Altoona, making him the youngest player in Curve history. We break down what his monster season means, how quickly he could reach Pittsburgh, and what this does for the team’s shortstop plans.
We also dive into:

The Cubs owning the Pirates for the 11th straight year
Andrew Heaney’s contract and move to the bullpen
Who could be the Pirates’ shortstop in 2026
A preview of the upcoming Toronto series
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