Joey Bart will start catcher for the Pirates in their series opener vs. the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, ending a more than three-week stint out. He will also bat sixth. Bart suffered a concussion vs.

Prior to Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers, the Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated starting catcher Joey Bart from the 7-day injured list.

DETROIT -- Gleyber Torres will be in the leadoff spot for the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (46-27) open a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-44) at 6:40 p.m.

Joey Bart ended his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and was activated from the 7-day injured list, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday afternoon. The 28-year-old catcher rejoined the Pirates in Detroit ahead of a three-game series vs.

DETROIT (WKBN) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially activated catcher Joey Bart from the 7-day concussion list. Bart suffered the concussion in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 27.

A massive first week with the Pittsburgh Pirates' High-A affiliate led to South Atlantic League Player of the Week honors for Konnor Griffin. The No. 34 prospect in the game, as ranked by MLB Pipeline,

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"Just a great opportunity." For eight teams of 14- and 15-year-olds, the dream of playing at a major league ballpark became a reality Tuesday.

Pittsbrugh Pirates star prospect Konnor Griffin started off his tenure with High-A Greensboro with an incredible first week. Griffin has excelled w