Pregame analysis and predictions of the Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on August 24, 2025 on ESPN.

Left fielder Tommy Pham hit a leadoff single and then designated hitter Andrew McCutchen crushed a 91.4 mph fastball down in the zone from Rockies left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland, sending it 391 feet into the left field bleachers for a two-run home run, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning.

Andrew McCutchen and Jared Triolo hit two-run home runs an inning apart to lift the Pirates to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.

He had to wait longer than he wanted, but Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler is finally a big leaguer. Chandler made his MLB debut during Friday night's win over the Colorado Rockies ( PIT 9,

Bubba Chandler wanted to drink in a moment a lifetime in the making. The combination of adrenaline, the remnants of his traditional pregame Red Bull coursing through his system, and the buzz inside PNC Park as the 22-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander made his major league debut in the top of the sixth Friday night against Colorado wouldn’t let him.

Bubba Chandler didn't disappoint major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates The hard-throwing 22-year-old right-hander — considered the top pitching prospect in baseball — threw three scoreless innings in relief against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.