If Ben Cherington were a gambling man, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager would be willing to bet top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler will make his major-league debut this season. … [Read more...] about ‘Bet on it’: Pirates GM confident Bubba Chandler will make MLB debut this season
Bullpen blows up as Reds pound Pirates for 14 runs for 4-game series split
There was a long stretch of the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates when a four-run deficit would have been insurmountable even if their pitching was impenetrable. … [Read more...] about Bullpen blows up as Reds pound Pirates for 14 runs for 4-game series split
Pirates farm report for Aug. 10, 2025: Bubba Chandler allows 6 hits, 3 runs in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-47) lost a third straight game and fell 6-1 to Omaha (Royals). CF Ji Hwan Bae (.287) had two doubles. DH Nick Solak (.357) was 1 for 4 with an RBI, his 51st of the season. 2B Nick Yorke (.275) was 2 for 4 with a double. RF Matt Fraizer (.288) was 2 for 4. 1B Rafael Flores (.222) was 1 for 3 with a walk. RHP Bubba Chandler (5-5, 3.82) took the loss … [Read more...] about Pirates farm report for Aug. 10, 2025: Bubba Chandler allows 6 hits, 3 runs in Indy loss
Pirates playing the ‘short’ game by having Jared Triolo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa switch positions
After years of being blocked at third base for the Pittsburgh Pirates by one of the best defenders in baseball, Jared Triolo viewed the trade of Ke’Bryan Hayes as a bittersweet opportunity. … [Read more...] about Pirates playing the ‘short’ game by having Jared Triolo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa switch positions
Brewers beat up on Andrew Heaney, sending Pirates to 7-1 loss
The Milwaukee Brewers got to left-hander Andrew Heaney early and never relented as the Pirates started their six-game road trip with a 7-1 loss Monday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about Brewers beat up on Andrew Heaney, sending Pirates to 7-1 loss