Pirates’ No. 1 prospect Bubba Chandler blocking out talk of promotion, MLB debut

January 20, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Evan Peel, of North Strabane, with his father John Peel, at right, gets excited as his fist bumps Pittsburgh Pirates player Bubba Chandler on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 during PiratesFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Paul Skenes could not bring himself to offer an endorsement of Bubba Chandler as a reliable bullpen catcher.