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Pirates call up top prospect Konnor Griffin for MLB debut
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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday they are promoting 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, MLB's No. 1 overall prospect, for his major league debut in Friday's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park. Griffin, the No. 9 pick in the 2024 draft, slashed .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three minor league levels last season. The move addresses early struggles at shortstop for the 3-3 Pirates.
The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 9-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers in their home opener at Chase Field, snapping a rough start to the season. Corbin Carroll drove in key runs with a triple and a three-run homer, while Michael Soroka delivered a strong debut capped by an immaculate inning. A tense seventh inning tested the bullpen, but the Diamondbacks held on for the win before a sellout crowd.
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Kansas City Royals players and fans observed a moment of silence for former World Series champion outfielder Terrance Gore before the 2026 home opener against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Gore, who died in February at age 34, was remembered in a pregame ceremony featuring his family, capped by his son throwing the first pitch.