The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there is plenty of MLB news left to cover now that the season is here. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 MLB season: Apr. 2 Pittsburgh calls up top prospect The Pirates announced that they're calling up esteemed shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin. Griffin, whom Pittsburgh selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, is listed as MLB Pipeline's No. 1 overall prospect. He began the 2026 season in Triple A, going 7 for 16 across five games. Last season (2025), Griffin totaled a combined 21 home runs, 94...
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