Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes laughed off a joke from teammate Bubba Chandler, who said the ace was “spoon fed” because of his quick rise to MLB. Skenes responded playfully during an interview. Meanwhile, Chandler impressed in a Spring Training game against the Braves, throwing 18 straight fastballs and showing strong control ahead of the 2026 season. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes laughed off a joke from teammate Bubba Chandler, who said the ace was “spoon fed” because of his quick rise to MLB. Skenes responded playfully during an interview. Meanwhile, Chandler impressed in a Spring Training game against the Braves, throwing 18 straight fastballs and showing strong control ahead of the 2026 season.
