The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there's plenty of MLB news left to cover. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season. April 8 Konnor Griffin signs record deal The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Griffin, who made his MLB debut last week, to a nine-year deal, the club announced. The total value of the deal is $140 million, according to MLB.com, and is the largest contract in team history. Griffin, whom Pittsburgh selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, per MLB Pipeline. The 19-year-old shortstop has appea...
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