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Good Morning San Diego: Padres return to Petco Park after winning road trip

Good Morning San Diego: Padres return to Petco Park after winning road trip

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for April 9, 2026.
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Pirates management explains why now was right time to extend Konnor Griffin

Pirates management explains why now was right time to extend Konnor Griffin

HERE TO STAY: The Pirates and Griffin agree to a nine-year contract.
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Nick Castellanos’ two-run double, Jake Cronenworth's homer spark Padres over Pirates 8-2

Nick Castellanos’ two-run double, Jake Cronenworth's homer spark Padres over Pirates 8-2

Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2
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Pittsburgh Pirates Secure Konnor Griffin with Historic $140 Million Contract

Pittsburgh Pirates Secure Konnor Griffin with Historic $140 Million Contract

Pittsburgh Pirates Secure Konnor Griffin with Historic $140 Million Contract
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Rookie SS Konnor Griffin gets 9-year contract extension from Pirates

Rookie SS Konnor Griffin gets 9-year contract extension from Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates said Wednesday they have agreed to a nine-year contract extension with shortstop Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball.
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Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates
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Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 6th as the Pirates beat the Padres 7-1

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 6th as the Pirates beat the Padres 7-1

Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-1 win over the Padres
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Konnor Griffin has joined Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, whose window to win now feels wide open

Konnor Griffin has joined Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, whose window to win now feels wide open

The Pittsburgh Pirates are showing promise with young stars Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin leading the way
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MLB roundup: Paul Skenes' pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres

MLB roundup: Paul Skenes' pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres

Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis Jr.
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Good Morning San Diego: Padres keep is close against Paul Skenes, but finish with 7-1 loss

Good Morning San Diego: Padres keep is close against Paul Skenes, but finish with 7-1 loss

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for April 8, 2026.
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Pirates need to play Nick Gonzales over Jared Triolo

Pirates need to play Nick Gonzales over Jared Triolo

Give me Gonzo!
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Pittsburgh Pirates Secure Konnor Griffin with Nine-Year Contract

Pittsburgh Pirates Secure Konnor Griffin with Nine-Year Contract

Pittsburgh Pirates Secure Konnor Griffin with Nine-Year Contract