Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=RGkantKG4UI 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? [7tQoXoae4VL] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 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 QSRtsU5B1TC i44OTEwqC1F rFQ2PKXwFBN ADnV4SvZL9k a5EqLWlQ3NS
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 QSRtsU5B1TC i44OTEwqC1F rFQ2PKXwFBN ADnV4SvZL9k a5EqLWlQ3NS