Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=9ABWHAFGBeN Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pirates prospects Konnor Griffin, Esmerlyn Valdez set for Futures Game; is Bubba Chandler improving? [VK5eep1U86U] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses the last week in the Pirates minor leagues, highlighted by Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez's inclusion in the All-Star Futures Game. Colin starts by talking about Valdez and his meteoric rise through the prospect rankings this season, dominating at High-A Greensboro, then discusses Konnor Griffin and his similar success since being drafted No. 9 overall last year. Colin then gives his top performers of the week, highlighting Billy Cook, Bubba Chandler, Dauri Moreta, Hunter Barco, Termarr Johnson, Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly, Omar Alfonzo and Wyatt Sanford. For more Pirates coverage, visit: Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at PVLA4uSKzNK 24zAkH7EBSt AmQVKy1SwLX FaK381YJdKY J0iYGHPaxHJ oDhZKmqcfw1 xBrKq5udZTt hBdX8lXAzq0
Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses the last week in the Pirates minor leagues, highlighted by Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez's inclusion in the All-Star Futures Game. Colin starts by talking about Valdez and his meteoric rise through the prospect rankings this season, dominating at High-A Greensboro, then discusses Konnor Griffin and his similar success since being drafted No. 9 overall last year. Colin then gives his top performers of the week, highlighting Billy Cook, Bubba Chandler, Dauri Moreta, Hunter Barco, Termarr Johnson, Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly, Omar Alfonzo and Wyatt Sanford. For more Pirates coverage, visit: Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at PVLA4uSKzNK 24zAkH7EBSt AmQVKy1SwLX FaK381YJdKY J0iYGHPaxHJ oDhZKmqcfw1 xBrKq5udZTt hBdX8lXAzq0