Bubba Chandler - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Still Has a Big Issue to Solve PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bubba Chandler is still early in his MLB career, but his first full season is one where he...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

More control issues Tuesday Chandler (1-4) allowed two runs on two hits and six walks while striking out four over five innings to take the loss versus Arizona on Tuesday.

Impact Chandler has walked at least four batters in four of his seven outings so far, which has largely prevented him from pitching deep into games. He's worked into the sixth inning just twice so far. Arizona wasn't able to take full advantage of Chandler's struggles, as he continues to do a mostly decent job of limiting damage despite the flaws in his game. He has a 4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 31:26 K:BB through 34 innings this season. Chandler is tentatively projected to make his next start over the weekend in San Francisco.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eduardo Rodriguez throws 7 innings of 2-hit ball, D-backs beat the Pirates 9-0

Eduardo Rodriguez gave up just two hits over seven strong innings, Geraldo Perdomo added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks cruised past the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they're built differently this year. A sweep of Cincy offered proof

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Struggles with control in loss Chandler (1-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out six.

Impact Although Chandler gave up only three hits and tied a season high in punchouts, each knock went for extra bases Wednesday. Control remained an issue as well for the hard-throwing right-hander, who issued multiple walks for the fifth time in six starts this season. Chandler has a disappointing 4.97 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 27:20 K:BB over 29 innings, and he'll be looking for better command in his next scheduled outing in Arizona.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Church robs Gonzales of what would have been walk-off homer, preserves Cards' 5-4 win over Pirates

Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Loui...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Pirates cannot ignore frustrating Bubba Chandler trend any longer Bubba Chandler isn’t failing. That’s what makes this more complicated — and more urgent. If he were simply overmatched, the Pittsburgh Pirat...

APRIL 27 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Struggles in worst start of season Chandler (1-2) took the loss against Texas on Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four batters over four innings.

Impact Chandler got through two scoreless frames before giving up two runs in the third inning and four in the fourth. The final blow against him was a Corey Seager three-run homer, which was the second long ball Chandler allowed in the game. The right-hander's four frames and six runs allowed were both season-worst marks, and the poor outing pushed his ERA up from 3.15 to 4.88 through five starts. Chandler will look to get back on track in his next appearance, which is slated to be a home matchup against St. Louis.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates need Bubba Chandler to heed lessons, take next steps ARLINGTON — Bubba Chandler’s season to this point has been defined by learning lessons and responding appropriately when something doesn’t g...

APRIL 24 • MLB.COM

Rays-Pirates start time for today's game moved up to 3:30 p.m. ET because of forecast The start time for Saturday’s Rays-Pirates game at PNC Park has been moved up 3:30 p.m. ET due to expected impending storms later tonight. T...

APRIL 18 • MLB.COM

Chandler goes six strong, Cruz homers, Lowe stings former team as Bucs beat Rays PITTSBURGH – You’re unlikely to hear an excuse from Bubba Chandler after a less than stellar outing on the mound. Quite the opposite actuall...

APRIL 18 • MLB.COM

Cruz hits 2-run HR, Chandler gives up 1 run in 6 innings, Pirates beat Rays 5-1

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Brandon Lowe went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 to snap the Ray’s six-game win streak

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

First win of 2026 Chandler (1-1) earned the win against the Rays on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings.

Impact Chandler punched out only three batters while generating eight whiffs, but he was incredibly efficient with his pitches, tossing 62 strikes on 90 pitches (68.9 percent). He retired 15 of the first 16 batters he faced, and he limited the damage in the sixth inning to one run after allowing three baserunners on. Not only was it Chandler's first win of the season, it was also his first quality start and the first time he completed six frames. He has yielded three earned runs or less in each of his first four outings of the season and has a 3.15 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 17:13 K:BB across 20 innings. Chandler is lined up to face the Rangers on the road next week.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Once a far-away dream, the Pirates' talented, homegrown rotation has become reality The way Bubba Chandler remembers it, the idea started with a random conversation in Altoona at the tail end of the 2023 season. Paul Skenes...

APRIL 15 • MLB.COM

Bubba Chandler's oops moment turns into unexpected ABS challenge win Do we need a new way to challenge pitches?

APRIL 14 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Strikes out four over 5.1 innings Chandler didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts across 5.1 innings.

Impact Chandler struck out Seiya Suzuki to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning, and his afternoon was done at 91 pitches. Hunter Barco closed out the sixth, and Chandler was in line for the win before the bullpen imploded late. Chandler's stuff was electric Sunday, but he was hurt by the long ball on a day the wind was gusting out to center field. Chandler served up a pair of solo shots to Dansby Swanson and Moises Ballesteros in the third inning. Chandler is still looking for his first win of the season and now owns a 3.86 ERA and 14:12 K:BB across 14 innings. Command has obviously been a problem. Chandler is in line to face the Rays at home Friday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6

Michael Busch ended an 0-for-30 slide with a tying, two-run single in the eighth inning and Carson Kelly had a winning single in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run d...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Breakout Pirates pitcher is quietly turning into a major problem for opponents Virtually all of the buzz around the Pittsburgh Pirates' young-and-talented pitching staff has to do with Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler, an...

APRIL 11 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Keller steady as Pirates navigate early rotation inconsistency | Sporting News Veteran right-hander Mitch Keller is providing stability for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ high-upside rotation, using durability and experience t...

APRIL 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bubba Chandler unleashed intense response after poor start that led to Pirates loss The easy thing — the comfortable thing — would’ve been for Bubba Chandler to shrug this one off. Young pitcher. Early April. Cold night at P...

APRIL 7 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates' Bubba Chandler has a major issue he needs to solve | Sporting News So far, this hasn't been good for Chandler.

APRIL 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates manager has faith in his RHP despite a 'pathetic' performance | Sporting News Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has faith that right-hander Bubba Chandler will figure things out, saying Chandler has "elite stuff."

APRIL 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Undone by control issues Chandler (0-1) took the loss Monday against the Padres, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings.

Impact After walking six batters in 4.1 no-hit innings in his season debut, free passes remained an issue in this outing, as Chandler struggled to consistently locate despite flashing elite velocity, touching 101 mph with his fastball. Following finding the zone with just 48 of his 83 pitches Monday, the right-hander expressed frustration postgame, noting "Hits are fine, it's stuff that's going to happen, but not competing in the zone is just pathetic.". Walks weren't an issue during his brief 2025 stint, when the 23-year-old issued just four across 31.1 innings of work. Chandler will look to regain that level of control in his next scheduled start against the Cubs.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

'Won't happen again': Chandler bitten by walks as Bucs fall to Padres PITTSBURGH – The quality of “stuff” has never been an issue for 23-year-old Bubba Chandler. It’s the free passes that have plagued him the m...

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

Here's where Pirates' Top 30 prospects are projected to begin 2026 season With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Pirates’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: 1. Konnor Griffin (MLB No. 1),...

APRIL 1 • MLB.COM

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Eduardo Rodriguez throws 7 innings of 2-hit ball, D-backs beat the Pirates 9-0

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they're built differently this year. A sweep of Cincy offered proof

Church robs Gonzales of what would have been walk-off homer, preserves Cards' 5-4 win over Pirates

Cruz hits 2-run HR, Chandler gives up 1 run in 6 innings, Pirates beat Rays 5-1

Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6