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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 29
Pirates Farm System Ranking Points to Better Things Ahead
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for an important season in 2026 and will need some of their young talent to come through and perform.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 16
Pirates Prospect Update: Pair of Young Bucs ranked among best pitching prospects 
MLB Pipeline just released their list of the top ten right-handed pitching prospects and two of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospects made the list. Bubba Chandler was ranked as the second best righty pitcher just behind Nolan McLean and Seth Hernandez was ranked at five.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 12
Two Pirates Pitching Prospects Crack Top Five Ranking
With two right-handed pitching prospects in the top five of MLB's rankings, it's safe to say the Pittsburgh Pirates are in good shape. Bubba Chandler clocks in at No.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 6
Pirates Prospect Duo Named Rookie of the Year Candidates
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great farm system, which has some top prospects in baseball that represent the future of the franchise. They
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 5
MLB insider say Pirates among MLB’s most improved farm systems
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t have a whole lot of success on the field in 2025 but the future is very bright in the steel city. Pittsburgh had a few of their prospects finally make their mark in 2025, with pitchers like Braxton Ashcraft, Hunter Barco, Mike Burrows and Bubba Chandler.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 12
Pirates' Bubba Chandler Placed in Exclusive Group
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Bubba Chandler has a bright future ahead of him and is gearing up for a big 2026 season. Pirates fans finally got to see Chandler make his mark at the major league level in 2025, spending the final month-and-a-half with the team.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Pirates remain open to dealing from rotation for offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded back-end starter Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox Thursday, getting rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back as part of a five-player deal.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 27
Pirates' Bubba Chandle Reveals Difference Between Minors, MLB
During a late-season conversation with David Laurila of FanGraphs, Bubba Chandler, the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie pitcher, reflected on his first month in the big leagues.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 21
Pirates Star Prospect Named Rookie of the Year Candidate
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a number of great young talent on their roster for the 2026 season, including one who could win the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 30
Pirates Honor Bubba Chandler for 2025 Campaign
PITTSBURGH — Bubba Chandler is one of the most exciting, young pitchers in baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates made sure they recognized him for his most recent season.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27
Pirates Hire New Pitching Coach
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly made a decision on who their new pitching coach is for next season. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that the Pirates are hiring Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy in the same role for the organization for 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / September 27
Bubba Chandler impresses, as Pirates secure season series over Braves
Pittsburgh rookie Bubba Chandler recorded another strong start, and Henry Davis hit a home run to help the visiting Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Saturday in the second game of their three-game series.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27
Braves get first look at Pirates rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler
A pair of power arms will take the mound when the Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in the second game of their season-ending three-game series.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 26
Pirates Reveal Final Bubba Chandler Start
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler will make one more start before the end of the 2025 season. Chandler starts against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sept.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 26
Pirates Conclude Season with Braves Road Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates (69-90) conclude their 2025 campaign this weekend with a three-game road series against the Atlanta Braves (75-84) at Truist Park, closing a season that has pivoted toward evaluating talent for the future.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 20
Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletcis to end losing skid
Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletics to end losing skid Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the visiting Athletics on Saturday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 20
Pirates Announce Next Bubba Chandler Start
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler will take the mound in front of his home fans for the final time in 2025. Pirates manager Don Kelly announced that Chandler will start against the Athletics on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 15
Pirates' Bubba Chandler Establishes Dominant Fastball
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler excelled in his most recent outing vs. the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 14
Pirates' Bubba Chandler Nearly Perfect vs. Nationals
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler needed a strong start after a poor outing in his last apperance and did so against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25
Pirates top pitching prospect to be considered for rotation looks
After months of anticipation, top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler’s debut didn’t disappoint — though it probably looked quite different than most fans had anticipated.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 20
Top pitching prospect reportedly set to make Pirates debut
According to reports, the Pirates are set to call up another key piece for their future.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 20
Reports: Pirates to promote Bubba Chandler, MLB's top pitching prospect
Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler, MLB's top pitching prospect in the minors, is expected to be called up to debut for Pittsburgh on Friday, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / August 20
Pirates To Promote Top Prospect Bubba Chandler for MLB Debut
As we close in on the month of September, teams around Major League Baseball are starting to get a bit more aggressive in promoting their top prospects.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Pirates' top pitching prospect to make long-awaited MLB debut
The Pirates are promoting top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the major leagues.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / June 18
Are the Pirates Right to Wait on Bubba Chandler?
If there’s one strength the Pittsburgh Pirates have showcased over the last few seasons, it’s been their immense pitching depth and their ability to develop ace-caliber arms at the front of their rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16
Three National League prospects who have earned their MLB debut
With summer heating up and the trade deadline approaching, the prospect pipeline will pick up as teams look to see how their top prospects handle the big leagues. Here are three from the National League who have earned their opportunity.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 23
Chandler Lights it Up, Prospects Break it Open; Pirates Improve to 2-0
Sunday afternoon marked Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler’s first time pitching this spring, but you wouldn’t have guessed it if you were looking at the radar gun.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 22, 2025
Pirates’ Bubba Chandler Named Top 10 Prospect; 2 Others in BA’s Top 100
For the second-consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a starting pitcher included in Baseball America’s top 10 prospects. Baseball America unveiled its top 100 prospects list on Wednesday and they have right-hander Bubba Chandler listed at No.
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