Chandler’s early Pirates tenure drew mixed grades from fans. A rough first start and confident bullpen gigs gave way to a standout outing that lowered his ERA to 5.66. In SB Nation Reacts, 47% rated him a C and 80% at B or C, with many votes cast before his latest performance—suggesting the poll could swing toward Bs as he builds rhythm and command.

Week 25 two-start pitchers (Sept 15–21) reshape playoff rosters. The piece flags 35 arms with two-starts, highlighting top over-50% rostered bets and strong under-50% streamers. Connelly Early stands out for BOS with two favorable matchups, while several riskier streams like Jack Leiter and Kyle Bradish offer upside if the offenses cooperate. The guide also flags ceiling rays from Gausman, Rodón, Gallen, Strider, and Skenes, balancing park factors, opponent quality, and current form for strategic starts.

Pittsburgh visits Washington for a three-game set at Nationals Park, chasing momentum in a tight NL East and hoping Paul Skenes can extend his ERA-record chase. Wilber Dotel’s curve-season hints at a strong Pirates pipeline, while the DC clash and game-day logistics figure into the chatter. The thread emphasizes competitive, respectful discussion and broadcasts on KDKA and Sportsnet.

Astros, Mariners and Rangers are in a tight AL West duel with 15 games left. McCullers Jr. outdueled Paul Skenes 3-0 in Pittsburgh, lifting Houston to a share of the lead while Texas sits two back. Upcoming series put pressure on pitching depth and late-season bullpen usage, with fantasy managers eyeing rotation stability and clutch hitting as the stretch run unfolds.