# Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague on early success, Oneil Cruz's adjustments, coaching Konnor Griffin

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Published: 2026-05-06T10:40:00+00:00
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Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins FT to talk about the strong start to the season. He discussed Oneil Cruz's adjustments at the plate, what it's like coaching Konnor Griffin, and how he handles being a hitting coach in today's data era. Hosts: Pierzynski, Kratz, Braun We have a show dedicated to the Pirates too --> Bucco Territory Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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