Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=9ASUDN08k4g Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pirates prospects report: Konnor Griffin, Esmerlyn Valdez HOT at Double-A Altoona [XOlt5ngVkk9] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley gives the latest updates on the Pirates minor league system, as top prospects Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez are leading Double-A Altoona to their first playoff berth since 2018. Valdez and pitcher Wilber Dotel earned Eastern League Player and Pitcher of the Week honors, the first time two Altoona players have done that since 2012. Beazley also discusses Rafael Flores, Nick Yorke, Sammy Siani, Nick Cimillo, Callan Moss, Jared Jones, Edward Florentino and Tony Blanco Jr. For more Pirates coverage, visit: Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at jUG4NYxDmkT S8obV5DI5cV pTA5mevcaP7 R8LthEkSkpj 9swnxilPrRv
Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley gives the latest updates on the Pirates minor league system, as top prospects Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez are leading Double-A Altoona to their first playoff berth since 2018. Valdez and pitcher Wilber Dotel earned Eastern League Player and Pitcher of the Week honors, the first time two Altoona players have done that since 2012. Beazley also discusses Rafael Flores, Nick Yorke, Sammy Siani, Nick Cimillo, Callan Moss, Jared Jones, Edward Florentino and Tony Blanco Jr. For more Pirates coverage, visit: Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at jUG4NYxDmkT S8obV5DI5cV pTA5mevcaP7 R8LthEkSkpj 9swnxilPrRv