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On YouTubeOneil Cruz News / Last Word On Sports / March 27
Oneil Cruz and Center Field: Where the Pirates Go from Here
The Pittsburgh Pirates are kicking off 2026 with Oneil Cruz as their center fielder once again. Known more for his bat than his glove, his first game went about as poorly as you could imagine from a defensive standpoint.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Joel Embiid takes a shot at Oneil Cruz over his Opening Day blunders
Joel Embiid did not like what he was seeing from his fellow Pennsylvania professional sports athlete.
Paul Skenes News / TheSheGotGame / March 26
Livvy Dunne Opens Up on How Paul Skenes Almost Missed His Chance
Olivia Dunne may have her hands busy with her latest celeb activities. But there wasn’t a shortage of time to talk about her relationship, though. Besides her athleticism and social media influencer role, there’s one thing that the internet knows this former LSU gymnast for.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
MLB News / NBC Sports / March 26
MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / March 26
MLB Game Recap: Pirates & Mets Combine for 18 Runs on Opening Day
The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets featured two of the National League’s best starters. Paul Skenes and Freddy Peralta opposed each other, receiving the opening day starts for their teams.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 26
Mets torch Paul Skenes, beat Pirates in opener
Brett Baty's three-run triple highlighted a five-run first inning Thursday afternoon, when the host New York Mets chased reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes after just two outs on their way to an 11-7 Opening Day win.
Oneil Cruz News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Oneil Cruz makes brutal blunders on Opening Day
Paul Skenes was removed early from his Opening Day start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, and the play of Oneil Cruz in center field is a big reason why.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / March 26
Pirates RHP Paul Skenes departs after shortest start of career
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes had the shortest start of his young career when he did not make it out of the first inning of Thursday's season-opening game at the New York Mets.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / March 26
Joel Embiid Mocks Pirates' Oneil Cruz After Brutal Opening Day
PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz couldn't have had a worse inning in center field for the Pittsburgh Pirates than he did on Opening Day. Cruz made two poor plays defensively, which helped score four runs for the New York Mets, who would take a 5-2 lead in the bottom of the first inning in front of raucous home crowd at Citi Field.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 26
Obvious Pirates concern emerges after Paul Skenes' rough Opening Day start
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a problem.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 26
Pirates lineup has potential to break multiple power droughts for franchise
A year after the Pittsburgh lineup was one of the worst in baseball, the Pirates have the potential to posses a far more potent and dangerous order in 2026.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26
Tommy Pham could pay dividends for Mets
The 38-year-old Pham had a solid showing with the Pirates in 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / LWOSports.com / March 26
2026 Pittsburgh Pirates O/U: Why the Pirates Will Hit the OVER
Can the Pittsburgh Pirates really compete in 2026? There’s a mixed reaction on that but one thing’s for certain, they got better this offseason. It looked like the Pirates were taking steps forward in 2023 and 2024 with a pair of 76-win seasons, but then they took a step back in 2025 with just a 71-win season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 25
Key Relievers the Pittsburgh Pirates Need To Breakout
The last time the Pittsburgh Pirates were good, they had one of the best bullpens in the sport. Their pens from 2013 through 2015 were so great that they earned the nickname “The Shark Tank.” The Pirates have a handful of quality relievers going into 2026.
Konnor Griffin News / Athlon Sports / March 24
No. 1 MLB Prospect Konnor Griffin Makes Off-Field Move After Pirates News
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin is one of the most highly regarded future stars in all of Major League Baseball. Ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in the sport, according to MLB.com, Griffin has had Pirates fans excited for his future with the team since Pittsburgh selected him ninth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.
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