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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.

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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.

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 / Bucs Dugout / September 30

Bechtold’s Core Four: Four Pirates pitching prospects worth remembering as 2024 offseason begins

You’re aware of Bubba Chandler, but three other pitchers could soon make a significant impact at PNC Park. Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 26

Pirates prospect update: Is Bubba Chandler done with Indy?

The Pirates’ rotation could use a little Bubba. The Pittsburgh Pirates have taken great strides to improve their starting pitching rotation, though it still at times is the anchor of the team.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 18

Pirates Minor League Report: Bubba Chandler Makes it Work

Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pirates’ lone affiliate still playing as the minor league seasons wrap up, lost 4-2 to the St. Paul Saints on Tuesday. The Indians got 5.1 solid innings out of Pirates’ top prospect Bubba Chandler, who struck out eight batters and allowed two runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 16

Pirates prospect update: Bubba Chandler is dominant in most recent outing

There has been no stopping Bubba Chandler since being promoted to Triple-A. On this edition of the Pirates Prospect Update series, we take a look at the most recent performance of pitcher Bubba Chandler, as he continues to showcase why he is the organization’s top rated Minor League player.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 11

Pirates Minor League Report: Bubba Chandler Flirts With Perfection

Bubba Chandler, the Pirates’ current top prospect, carried a perfect game into the sixth inning for Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-2, 200 pound flamethrower then allowed a two-out single and walked the bases loaded, but still managed to force his tenth and final strikeout of the night and end the threat.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 20

Pirates Minor League Updates: Another Pitcher of the Week in Indianapolis

This is one in a weekly update on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top 10 prospects. For the second-straight week, the International League Pitcher of the Week resided with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.

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 / Last Word On Sports / July 2