Bubba Chandler - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Bubba Chandler's biggest Pirates breakthrough has nothing to do with velocity Bubba Chandler can still light up a radar gun. That part of his game has never been in question. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander...

6 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Finally Finding Consistency in 2026 PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler hasn't had the season he's wanted for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he may have just discovered what works best fo...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Six Ks in no-decision Chandler took a no-decision Saturday against the Marlins, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact Chandler was one out away from qualifying for what could have been just his second quality start of the season, but he still delivered a strong showing overall. The 23-year-old right-hander has pitched at least five innings in five consecutive outings, though he remains without a single appearance with zero walks this year. Chandler will be tough to trust during his next scheduled start in Colorado, where he'll bring a shaky 4.76 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 68:41 K:BB over 68 frames.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chandler's outstanding return home to Georgia ends in disappointment ATLANTA -- Pirates rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler likely won’t forget the lesson he learned against an MLB-best Braves club that he grew...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Falls to Atlanta Chandler (2-7) took the loss Sunday against Atlanta, allowing three runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Working behind an opener for the first time this season, Chandler looked dominant early, blanking Atlanta through his first five frames. However, he'd ultimately take the loss after issuing back-to-back one-out walks in the seventh, both of whom would come around to score after the Pirates turned to the bullpen. Despite the disappointing finish, it's an encouraging effort from Chandler, who'd given up eight runs over 10 innings in his previous two starts. Overall, the right-hander sports a 4.91 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and 62:40 K:BB across 62.1 innings this season.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pinch-hitter Michael Harris II delivers 3-run double to rally Braves past Pirates 3-2 for sweep

Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Working behind opener Sunday Chandler is slated to work behind opener Mason Montgomery versus Atlanta on Sunday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chandler functioned as the starter in each of his first 12 outings of the campaign, but the Pirates appear to have decided to see how he fares behind an opener. The 21-year-old hasn't tossed more than five innings since April 17 versus Tampa Bay, so coming in after Montgomery could help him turn the ball over to the bullpen a little deeper into the game. Of course, it will also prevent Chandler from being eligible for a quality start, but he's delivered only one such outing this season.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second win Tuesday Chandler (2-6) earned the win Tuesday against the Astros, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings.

Impact After allowing a leadoff single in the first inning, Chandler quickly fell behind when Yordan Alvarez launched a two-run homer to give Houston an early advantage. The right-hander continued to work through traffic throughout the outing but managed to avoid any additional crooked numbers. Since the start of May, he has allowed 15 earned runs across 28 innings while posting a 25:16 K:BB. Chandler is currently tied for the MLB lead in walks with 38 and owns an alarming 15.3 percent walk rate this season. Overall, he carries a 4.89 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 55:38 K:BB across 57 innings and is slated to face Atlanta in his next start.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz and Lowe hit 3-run homers as the Pirates beat the Astros 10-6

Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe both hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

MLB insider warns Pirates of a Bubba Chandler mistake they can't recover from There's no use in sugarcoating it -- Pittsburgh Pirates starter Bubba Chandler has struggled in 2026. Entering Thursday, Chandler was 1-5 on...

JUNE 1 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates make interesting decision on Bubba Chandler after Jared Jones news | Sporting News This is an interesting pitching plan for the Pirates.

MAY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bubba Chandler Throwing His Opportunity With Pirates Away PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a strong outing from right-handed starting pitcher Bubba Chandler, but the issues he's had all se...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Plenty of traffic in no-decision Chandler took a no-decision Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Chandler faced constant pressure from the Chicago bats, tossing a lone clean inning on the evening, but he at least managed to settle down a bit after the Cubs ambushed him for a pair of runs in the opening frame. The 23-year-old right-hander has consistently struggled to work deep into outings for the Pirates, throwing at least six innings on just occasion so far while walking multiple hitters in nine of his 11 appearances. Chandler will carry a disappointing 4.85 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 52:36 K:BB across 52 innings into his next scheduled start in Houston against the Astros.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs snap 10-game losing streak as Ian Happ has 3-run homer, 5 RBIs in 10-4 win over Pirates

Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking three-run home run and drove in five runs on Wednesday night while playing in his hometown as the Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 1...

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Bubba Chandler comp should silence Pirates fans panicking over walks The Pittsburgh Pirates have remained afloat in what has been an absolute gauntlet of a division so far. The team's success in the early goin...

MAY 24 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Chandler tosses best outing yet with career highs in K's and whiffs TORONTO -- Things have been anything but smooth sailing for Bubba Chandler to begin 2026. But on Friday night at Rogers Centre, the Pirates...

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Strikes out 11 in losing effort Chandler (1-6) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Friday, allowing three runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks with 11 strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Chandler allowed three runs in a third inning that included the leadoff runner reaching via catcher's interference and an error. While it marked his fifth loss over his past six outings, the 23-year-old flashed his upside by generating a whopping 22 swinging strikes on 99 pitches and notching a career-high 11 punchouts. He owns a 4.79 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 47:34 K:BB across 47 innings and lines up for a home matchup against the Cubs next week.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays beat the Pirates 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Kevin Gausman pitched into the seventh inning, Yohendrick Pinango and George Springer had two-run doubles and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Pirates face painful Bubba Chandler reality they can't ignore much longer The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes were high for Bubba Chandler coming into 2026. It wasn't just hopium either; the 23-year-old was ranked by Bas...

MAY 22 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Bubba Chandler Isn't Falling Out With Pirates Yet PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a solid starting rotation, but one pitcher has had some issues as of late. Pirates right-handed sta...

MAY 18 • SI.COM

Continues piling up free passes Chandler (1-5) took the loss Saturday against the Phillies, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits and four walks in three innings. He struck out two.

Impact Chandler hasn't been able to sharpen his control consistently in 2026, having now issued at least three free passes in six of his first nine starts of the season. Saturday was the hard-throwing right-hander's shortest outing of the year, and he also fanned a season-low two. Although Chandler has held his opponents to a .213 batting average, he's set to bring a 5.14 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and an alarming 36:31 K:BB over 42 innings into a matchup with the Blue Jays.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cristopher Sánchez Strikes Out a Career-High 13, Phillies Beat Pirates 6-0

Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.

MAY 17 • FOX SPORTS

Cristopher Sánchez Strikes Out a Career-High 13, Phillies Beat Pirates 6-0

Schwarber hits majors-leading 19th and 20th HRs, Phillies beat Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings

Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Endy Rodriguez was once a cornerstone of the Pirates' rebuild. Now he's just hoping to stick around

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is hoping to kickstart his major-league career after two injury-plagued seasons

MAY 14 • Associated Press

MLB analyst puts the pressure on Pirates' Bubba Chandler to turn the corner | Sporting News If Chandler can get it going, there may be no stopping the Pirates' rotation.

MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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