Bubba Chandler - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Optimistic After Tough Rookie Season DETROIT — Bubba Chandler represents the future potential of the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation, but the present hasn't been so kind to him. Cha...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Early exit in final start of year Chandler (8-10) took the loss Friday as the Pirates fell 8-7 to the Tigers, coughing up six runs on four hits and four walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out two.

Impact The 24-year-old right-hander did manage to avoid serving up a homer for the first time in five September starts, but there wasn't much else encouraging about Chandler's performance. He needed 77 pitches (42 strikes) to record just eight outs, and he heads into the offseason having stumbled to a 6.65 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB in 23 innings over the final month. A late fade isn't all that surprising however, considering he's thrown a career-high 154 innings in 2026. Chandler will head into next season with a spot in the rotation seemingly sewn up, barring some significant additions to the Pirates' staff.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7

Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle, Jackson Jobe pitched 5 1/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 after nearly wasting a six-run lea...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Labors in no-decision Chandler did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Royals, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk with six strikeouts over four innings.

Impact Chandler entered the fifth inning with a 4-1 lead but allowed the first two batters he faced to reach, departing at 90 pitches before both inherited runners ultimately came around to score. It marked just the third time in 11 second-half starts that the 24-year-old was unable to complete at least five frames, though he's now yielded a homer in four straight outings. He owns a 4.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 138:76 K:BB across 151.1 innings and will close out his full year in the majors in Detroit next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe's go-ahead homer in the 8th lifts the Pirates past the Royals, 6-5

Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Jensen's 25th jack sets Royals' rookie mark for homers PITTSBURGH -- Rookie catcher Carter Jensen put his name in the Royals’ record book on Saturday night. Jensen’s 25th home run, a solo shot of...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Konnor Griffin has 4 hits as the Pirates rally past the Royals to reach .500

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin tied a season high with four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past Kansas City 8-5

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Pirates Insider: Underappreciated Lowe comes through in clutch CHICAGO — There are plenty of words to describe Brandon Lowe. Professional, productive and calm are a few of the first ones that come to min...

SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

Brandon Lowe helps the Pirates top the Cubs 4-3 in series finale

Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Pittsburgh’s three-run sixth inning, and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to avoid a sweep of their weekend series

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Bubba Chandler just joined elite company with his most dangerous weapon Bubba Chandler has spent the past month reminding everyone why he was once considered one of the most electric pitching prospects in basebal...

SEPTEMBER 9 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Fans eight in victory Chandler (7-9) earned the win Tuesday against the White Sox after allowing two runs on four hits while striking out eight over six innings. He didn't issue a walk.

Impact Chandler received a five-run cushion before taking the mound and dominated early, retiring the first 12 hitters he faced while recording seven strikeouts over the first four innings. Chicago finally broke through on Braden Montgomery's RBI single in the fifth before Kyle Teel homered in the sixth. Chandler still completed six innings and lowered his ERA to 4.25. His next start will come over the weekend against the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Time to Talk About Pirates Next Elite Pitcher CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates knew the talent they had in starting pitcher Bubba Chandler when they drafted him out of high school, and i...

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Pirates back Bubba Chandler with 18 hits in 9-3 victory over White Sox

Bubba Chandler pitched six strong innings, Rafael Flores Jr. homered among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Pirates may finally have to reward their forgotten top draft pick Even if the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system has taken a tumble in the rankings since the graduations of Konnor Griffin, Bubba Chandler, and...

SEPTEMBER 3 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Yields three runs in no-decision Chandler allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Wednesday.

Impact Chandler put the Pirates on the back foot early after yielding a solo homer to Rafael Devers in the first inning. Chandler bounced back to retire the next six batters he faced before giving up another two runs in the fifth, but he received enough run support from his Pirates teammates to avoid the loss. The 23-year-old right-hander has allowed at least three earned runs in two of his last three outings and has a 4.30 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 136 innings this season, though his 71 walks are third-most in the majors behind Robbie Ray (73) and Joey Cantillo (72). Chandler is tentatively slated to start next week on the road against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Devers hits 32nd homer, extends hit streak to 10 games as Giants beat Pirates 5-4 in 10

Rafael Devers continued his hot hitting with his 32nd home run of the season and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4, ending the Pirat...

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Pirates survive a wild 13-12 finish as a 9th-inning throwing error seals win over Giants

Brandon Lowe scored from third base on a error with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-12 victory over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

How Bubba Chandler produced his best month yet ST. LOUIS -- Bubba Chandler remembers being too serious. The 23-year-old rookie will play table tennis and scour crossword puzzles just hour...

AUGUST 31 • MLB.COM

Pirates starting pitching took a step forward in San Diego. Will it continue? ST. LOUIS — A handful of hours after the MLB Trade Deadline had passed, after he delivered one of his best starts of the second half and tha...

AUGUST 27 • MLB.COM

Stuck with ninth loss Chandler (6-9) took the loss Wednesday against the Padres, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was a solid outing overall for Chandler, but the Pirates failed to provide him with any run support in an eventual 3-0 defeat, sticking Chandler with his first loss since June 30. The right-hander has posted a 2.95 ERA across 36.2 innings in his last seven outings, lowering his ERA to 4.26 with a 1.36 WHIP and 117:68 K:BB over 131 innings this season. Chandler is tentatively in line for a home matchup with the Giants in his next time out.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Padres vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – Aug. 26 Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres will look to find success against Bubba Chandler when he takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pira...

AUGUST 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Chased after four frames Chandler allowed four runs on four hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out six over four innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers.

Impact Chandler had won his last three starts, but he wasn't up to the challenge the Dodgers presented in this contest. The right-hander gave up a pair of runs in the first and third innings for his most runs allowed in any game in August. He has 4.38 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 114:66 K:BB across 125.1 innings over 25 games (24 starts) this year. Chandler's next outing is projected to be at San Diego.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Roundtable: Is It Too Late For Kyle Tucker And Paul Skenes To Turn Things Around?

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AUGUST 21 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Roundtable: Is It Too Late For Kyle Tucker And Paul Skenes To Turn Things Around?

Collects third straight win Chandler (6-8) picked up the win in Friday's 8-4 victory over the Red Sox, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander blanked Boston for four frames before running into a bit of trouble in the fifth, but the Pirates had already built a 4-0 lead at that point. Chandler has won three straight starts and given up three earned runs or fewer in six straight, posting a 2.56 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB through 31.2 innings over that latter stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is set to come at home next week against the Tigers.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler cruises through 6 innings as Pirates beat Mets 9-0 to end 4-game skid

Bubba Chandler allowed three hits in six innings, Jake Mangum had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

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