Bubba's Breakout, Prospect Parallels and the Top 10 Pirates Seasons Since '93

Bubba Chandler tossed four scoreless innings to earn his first MLB win in a tight 2–1 victory over the Cardinals — and it’s time to talk about what’s next for the Pirates’ top pitching prospect. Then, we dive into a listener-submitted debate comparing Termarr Johnson to Nick Yorke and ask whether Jared Triolo’s late-season surges make him the anti-Mitch Keller. Finally, we count down the ten best individual Pirates seasons since 1993 — from Brian Giles’ overlooked dominance to Andrew McCutchen’s MVP peak.