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The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the most exciting prospects in the game right now. Baseball America dropped its newest ranking of the top 100 prospects in the game and 18-year-old phenom Jesús Made has had one of the fastest rises out there.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 3

Pirates Duo Ranks in Top 20 Prospects

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two of the best prospects in baseball, with ESPN placing them in high regard. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reranked his top 50 MLB prospects and placed right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler at No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 27

Pirates Minor League Recap: Bubba Chandler Throws 7 No-Hit Innings

Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been nothing short of sensational for AAA Indianapolis, yet the big-league club has yet to promote him despite his overwhelming dominance.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 24

Pirates GM Addresses Timeline for Top Prospect's Promotion

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best prospects in baseball in right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler, but many still wonder when he'll finally make it to the MLB.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 17

Five Pirates Make MLB Pipeline’s Updated Top 100 Prospects

Bubba Chandler leads the list of Pirates players to be ranked as a top 100 player in the Minor Leagues MLB Pipeline has unveiled its updated Top 100 prospects list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 5

Two Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Prospects Named Pitchers of the Month

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ minor league affiliates’ seasons are in full swing. Triple-A Indianapolis went 13-12 in April and was outscored 124-110. Double-A Altoona finished 12-11, and they were outscored 93-85.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 1

Bubba Chandler is dominating and close to promotion

It should only be a matter of time for the young buc. For the last couple of years the Pittsburgh Pirates organization has had some of the best pitching prospects on their minor league teams.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 12

Pittsburgh Pirates' Electric Top Prospect Surpasses Chandler Simpson in Amazing Speed Stat

When it comes to speed in the minor leagues, all the conversation is about Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson. And that is certainly justified, considering that Simpson stole 104 bases last season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9

Pittsburgh Pirates Top Prospect Continues to Knock on Major League Door w/ Big Outing Tuesday

The Indianapolis Indians dropped their series-opening contest against the Louisville Bats on Tuesday night. The Indians are the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates while the Bats share a partnership with the Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Paul Skenes reveals brash message from top prospect ahead of opening day start

Bubba Chandler, the 22-year-old Pirates pitching prospect, wasted no time responding to Paul Skenes securing Pittsburgh’s 2025 Opening Day start. With a playful but confident message, Chandler made it clear he’s aiming to take over that role by next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18

Pittsburgh Pirates' Top Prospect Named Possible Rookie of the Year By Noted Insider

After seeing him strike out four batters in the Spring Breakout game for the Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB.com's Jim Callis is all-in on top prospect Bubba Chandler.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 17

Bubba Chandler, Pittsburgh Pirates prospects showcase at Spring Breakout

Chandler struck out four Phillies prospects in two clean frames. The battle of Pennsylvania commenced in the 2025 Spring Breakout game for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies last week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 6

Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin Headline Pirates Spring Breakout Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their 2025 Spring Breakout roster, headlined by top prospects Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin. The Spring Breakout game made its debut last season, featuring games that showcased each organization’s prospects to highlight the future of Major League Baseball.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / March 5

MLB Pipeline reveals Pittsburgh Pirates Top 30 Prospects list

The Pirates have four players in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 and six pitchers in their organizational Top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline continues to unveil its updated top 30 prospect lists for each organization, continuing with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the entire NL Central on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 4

Pirates Recap: Bart Goes Boom, Chandler Takes Loss

Joey Bart provided all the offense the Pittsburgh Pirates managed under the lights against the New York Yankees in their 12-3 loss on Monday. Bart recorded two of the Pirates’ three hits in the game and drove in all three runs with one big swing in the third inning.

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 / Just Baseball / February 20

Fantasy Baseball 2025: Starting Pitcher Sleepers

When it comes to fantasy baseball, and fantasy sports in general, everyone is always trying to find the next potential star player who nobody else is aware of.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 31

Bubba Chandler Refuses to Swallow Rat Poison

Bubba Chandler learned in high school not to pay attention to rankings. Chandler was a standout quarterback at North Oconee High School in Bogart, Ga., when he received his first scholarship offer from Florida Atlantic.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 29

Baseball America names three Pirates to top 100 prospects list

The Pirates’ future is bright with plenty of highly touted prospects on their road to the show. The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a highly regarded Minor League system over the past couple of seasons, with top players like Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Ke’Bryan Hayes all making good on their high potential.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 27

When could Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler debut in Pittsburgh?

The Pirates strong rotation could emerge stronger in 2025 with Bubba Chandler close to the major leagues. The strength of the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates will unquestionably be the starting rotation.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 22

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / December 21

Bubba Chandler Highlighted as Pittsburgh Pirates' Standout Pitching Prospect

In case the Pittsburgh Pirates didn't have enough promising young starters to work with already, another one appears to be waiting in the wings. Mitch Keller had already established himself as Pittsburgh's dependable home-grown ace, earning a five-year extension back in February.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / July 13

Chandler's learning to be patient, and is reaping the rewards for it

ARLINGTON, Texas -- It's not easy to be patient, especially when you're a 21-year-old kid. Bubba Chandler is in the middle of his third full season as a professional, and earned the right alongside Termarr Johnson to represent the Pirates at the MLB All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 30, 2024

Minor-league report: Chandler allows pair of home runs in return

A look at Wednesday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (24-26) lost to Omaha, 8-2. Indians starter Michael Plassmeyer was roughed up for all eight runs on nine hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 18, 2024

Minor-league report: Chandler allows five runs in the first inning ... without giving up a hit

A look at Friday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (18-21) lost to Toledo, 8-3. Andres Alvarez had an RBI single in the second and Canaan Smith-Njigba hit a two-run triple in the third for the Indians' scoring.