North Shore Nine

Konnor Griffin was one of the Pirates’ best players in May, hitting .306 while emerging as a key piece of the lineup and defense. Now, he’ll begin June on the injured list, creating new questions about the Pirates’ infield depth and ability to replace his production. Alex Stumpf breaks down Griffin’s impressive growth, the significance of the injury, and what it could mean moving forward. Watch or listen to OffBeat now.