Pirates, Konnor Griffin Deep in Talks on Potential Mega Extension

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Pirates, Konnor Griffin Deep in Talks on Potential Mega Extension

The Pirates are deep into extension talks with No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, with Pittsburgh pushing a framework closer to Corbin Carroll’s 8-year, $111 million deal while Griffin’s camp is aiming for something nearer Roman Anthony’s 8-year, $130 million contract. If it gets done, it would be another massive pre-debut bet on one of baseball’s biggest young stars.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Mets Let Another Tight Game Slip as Cardinals Walk It Off in Extras

The Mets dropped a frustrating 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals after Masyn Winn’s bloop walk-off single ended it in St. Louis. It was a rough night for New York, especially Francisco Lindor, whose mental mistakes loomed large in a one-run game. With so little margin for error, the Mets paid for every lapse in a game that slipped away late.

By Abhay Aggarwal

Garrett Crochet Calls Astros Loss 'Embarrassing' After Red Sox Letdown

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Garrett Crochet Calls Astros Loss 'Embarrassing' After Red Sox Letdown

“It’s embarrassing… I let the guys down… it’s not acceptable,” Crochet said after Boston’s 6-4 loss to Houston on Wednesday at home. The Red Sox left-hander lasted five innings, allowed four earned runs on six hits, struck out seven and walked none. Usually a “stopper,” Crochet said he failed in that role as Boston dropped another game.

By Nischay Rathore

Gavin Stone Moved to 60-Day Injured List After Shoulder Setback

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Gavin Stone Moved to 60-Day Injured List After Shoulder Setback

The Dodgers transferred Stone to the 60-day injured list on April 1 after inflammation paused his throwing program. The right-hander missed all of 2025 following shoulder surgery and now has no immediate return timetable. The move clears a 40-man roster spot and delays hopes he’d be ready for 2026 spring training after earlier optimism from the club this spring.

By Nischay Rathore

about 2 months ago

Matt Chapman Explains Outburst Toward Casey Schmitt

After telling Schmitt to “catch the f*cking ball,” Chapman downplayed the exchange, saying, “We’re all brothers here. It’s the heat of the moment… it’s all good.” Schmitt agreed, adding, “We’re trying to win games. I’m not mad about it.” The Giants teammates framed the incident as competitive frustration, not a lingering clubhouse issue.

By Nischay Rathore

Joan Laporta Signals Barcelona Will Prioritize La Masia Over Major Summer Spending

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Joan Laporta Signals Barcelona Will Prioritize La Masia Over Major Summer Spending

Laporta said Barcelona will not enter the summer market “for the sake of going,” insisting the priority is to “maintain” and “consolidate” Hansi Flick’s competitive squad. He also backed La Masia to supply internal reinforcements, saying Barça’s best teams have always featured a homegrown core. New signings, he added, will come only if management request specific upgrades.

By Nischay Rathore

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