{"id":110357,"date":"2026-04-17T20:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/pirates-bubba-chandler-faces-crucial-start\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T20:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:42:53","slug":"pirates-bubba-chandler-faces-crucial-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/pirates-bubba-chandler-faces-crucial-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates&#8217; Bubba Chandler Faces Crucial Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_5\" wp_automatic_readability=\"93.1975044563\"><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=6g q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>PITTSBURGH -- Bubba Chandler is one of the most important pieces of the Pittsburgh Pirates&#39; season. The 23-year-old rookie is in his first full season with the MLB club, posting his first three starts of the 2026 campaign. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6h q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6i\">PITTSBURGH &#8212; Bubba Chandler is one of the most important pieces of the Pittsburgh Pirates&#8217; season. The 23-year-old rookie is in his first full season with the MLB club, posting his first three starts of the 2026 campaign. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=6j q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>So far, the Pirates have been pleased with the production. Despite a 0-1 record through three starts, he&#39;s pitched 14.0 solid innings, but he faces a crucial test when he takes the mound for the fourth time. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6k q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6l\">So far, the Pirates have been pleased with the production. Despite a 0-1 record through three starts, he&#8217;s pitched 14.0 solid innings, but he faces a crucial test when he takes the mound for the fourth time. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=6m q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Going up against the Tampa Bay Rays, Chandler is tasked with getting the Pirates off to a strong start in the weekend series. More than that, the rookie is hoping to keep shaking off his early command issues and avoid too many walks against an impressive Tampa Bay offense. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6n q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6o\">Going up against the Tampa Bay Rays, Chandler is tasked with getting the Pirates off to a strong start in the weekend series. More than that, the rookie is hoping to keep shaking off his early command issues and avoid too many walks against an impressive Tampa Bay offense. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Reasons for Hope<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6q q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6r\">Reasons for Hope<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=6s q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>No one was more upset about the 12 walks he&#39;s allowed over 14.0 innings pitched than Chandler. Speaking to reporters after his disappointing start against the San Diego Padres, he criticized his ability to manage the strike zone.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6t q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6u\">No one was more upset about the 12 walks he&#8217;s allowed over 14.0 innings pitched than Chandler. Speaking to reporters after his disappointing start against the San Diego Padres, he criticized his ability to manage the strike zone.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=6v q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>&#34;Hits are fine, it&#39;s stuff that&#39;s gonna happen, but not competing in the zone is just pathetic,&#34; he said after his latest start. &#34;It&#39;s eating at me, and I&#39;m gonna fix it, clean it up. I&#39;ve got five more days before I throw again. It won&#39;t happen again.&#34; <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6w q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6x\">&#8220;Hits are fine, it&#8217;s stuff that&#8217;s gonna happen, but not competing in the zone is just pathetic,&#8221; he said after his latest start. &#8220;It&#8217;s eating at me, and I&#8217;m gonna fix it, clean it up. I&#8217;ve got five more days before I throw again. It won&#8217;t happen again.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=6y q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>In response, Chandler showed improvements. His following start, against the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-announce-starting-pitchers-cubs-series\"> Chicago Cubs<\/a>, he made good on his word. He was far from perfect, but he went from six walks and four walks in his first and second starts, respectively, to just two passes on balls against the Cubs. Compare that to the four strikeouts he registered, and it was a significant improvement in terms of his command. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6z q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"70\">In response, Chandler showed improvements. His following start, against the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-announce-starting-pitchers-cubs-series\"> Chicago Cubs<\/a>, he made good on his word. He was far from perfect, but he went from six walks and four walks in his first and second starts, respectively, to just two passes on balls against the Cubs. 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Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Can Chandler Continue Against Rays?<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7d q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7e\">Can Chandler Continue Against Rays?<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=7f q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>One thing going for the young flame thrower is that the Rays&#39; lineup has no idea what to expect. This will be the entire team&#39;s first chance to battle with the 23-year-old. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7g q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7h\">One thing going for the young flame thrower is that the Rays&#8217; lineup has no idea what to expect. This will be the entire team&#8217;s first chance to battle with the 23-year-old. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=7i q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>That should benefit Chandler. One area in particular that&#39;s hurt him is going through the lineup multiple times. According to data from MLB.com, his ERA goes up significantly once he begins the fifth inning. He currently has an ERA of 16.20, compared to an ERA of 0.00 in the first and second innings. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7j q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7k\">That should benefit Chandler. One area in particular that&#8217;s hurt him is going through the lineup multiple times. According to data from MLB.com, his ERA goes up significantly once he begins the fifth inning. He currently has an ERA of 16.20, compared to an ERA of 0.00 in the first and second innings. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=7l q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The good news for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/bubba-chandler-dominates-pittsburgh-pirates-win-braves\">Chandler <\/a>is that the Rays have no experience with him and limited time to pick up on any tendencies or habits to exploit. With nasty movement on his offspeed pitches and a blinding fastball, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-bubba-chandler-given-bold-prediction-for-2026-season\">Pirates rookie<\/a> has the chance to enter and dominate during a crucial early-season start. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7m q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">The good news for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/bubba-chandler-dominates-pittsburgh-pirates-win-braves\">Chandler <\/a>is that the Rays have no experience with him and limited time to pick up on any tendencies or habits to exploit. With nasty movement on his offspeed pitches and a blinding fastball, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-bubba-chandler-given-bold-prediction-for-2026-season\">Pirates rookie<\/a> has the chance to enter and dominate during a crucial early-season start. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_2--><!--qv q:id=7o q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7p q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7q\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:id=7r q:key=1jXG:QW_3--><!--qv q:id=7s q:key=9yVI:Ef_0--><\/p>\n<div on:click=\"q-1Tftb5V2.js#s_Ytib2zHV0Tc[0 1]\" q:key=\"WY_1\" q:id=\"7t\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=7s q:key=--><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"google-news-widget\" class=\"my-5 p-4 flex items-center gap-4 rounded-lg bg-[#F0F0F0]\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 flex-1 items-center gap-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/><span class=\"font-group-big text-black text-[16px]\">Add us as a preferred source on <span class=\"font-bold\">Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\"><span class=\"hidden pt-[1px] leading-[1.4] md:inline\">Follow<\/span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 4 8\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-[12px] w-[6px] md:h-[8px] md:w-[4px]\"><path d=\"M0.5 0.5L3.5 4L0.5 7.5\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/onsi\/pittsburgh-pirates-bubba-chandler-crucial-start\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PITTSBURGH &#8212; Bubba Chandler is one of the most important pieces of the Pittsburgh Pirates&#8217; season. 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