Oneil Cruz News

Oneil Cruz launches home run over the Green Monster

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost Oneil Cruz to a frightening head injury earlier this month. The center fielder returned to the lineup on Tuesday but he’s struggled since rejoining the team.

Pirates Send Outfielder Down to Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a few roster moves, which included sending one of their outfielders back to the minor leagues. The Pirates optioned outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis, after they ended the rehab assignment of center fielder Oneil Cruz and activated him from the concussion injured list on Aug.

Pirates Outfielder Back in Lineup vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium with one of their top players back. Oneil Cruz returns in center field and fourth in the lineup for the Pirates, marking his first appearance for the team in two weeks.

Pirates reinstate OF Oneil Cruz, DFA LHP Andrew Heaney

Pirates Announce Oneil Cruz News After 11 Missed Games

Superstar pitcher Paul Skenes (8-9, 2.07 ERA) gets most of the national attention on the Pittsburgh Pirates, but outfielder Oneil Cruz is hardly forgettable.

Pirates Star Returns From Injured List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will finally get back one of their top players, after almost two weeks out with an injury. The Pirates announced amongst a slew of roster moves, that they ended the rehab assignment of a center fielder Oneil Cruz and activated him off from the concussion injured list.

Pirates Star Gets Locker vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their star players the past two weeks, but he's back with the team ahead of their next series. Oneil Cruz has a locker in the Pirates' clubhouse ahead of the series opener vs.

Pirates Star Nearing Return From Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their top players in the lineup for the past two weeks, but they're confident he'll be back soon enough.

Pirates Star Begins Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their everyday starters for almost two weeks, but he has started his first step towards making his return.

Pirates GM Updates Oneil Cruz's Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently without one of their top players, who recently suffered an injury that has kept him out the past few games.

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Amaya, Cruz, Garcia

The Rangers placed Adolis Garcia, who’s hitting .188 since the break, on the 10-day IL on August 13, part of what was a busy day on the injury front. Oneil Cruz was also placed on the injured list, while Miguel Amaya will require a stint after another injury.

Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on 7-day concussion list

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Oneil Cruz on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday following his collision in the outfield during a loss to the host Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 8/13/2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers as they look to avoid being swept. The Pirates are 4-8 in August, averaging 4.8 runs per game while allowing 7.1 runs per game.

Milwaukee Brewers: Player Leaves Game With Concerning Head Injury Amid Crew’s Tuesday Win vs. Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers came out on top once again on Tuesday, sending yet another strong statement to the rest of the big leagues in the form of a 14-0 drubbing of the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Pirates Announce Oneil Cruz News After Leaving Brewers Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates appear poised to extend their playoff drought to a full decade, currently sitting in last place in the NL Central at 51–69 and in the midst of a three-game losing streak.

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Not in Lineup vs. Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates don't have one of their top players in the lineup ahead of their series opener vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

Oneil Cruz homers in Pirates' shutout win over Diamondbacks

Oneil Cruz's second-inning, two-run home run proved to be the difference on Saturday night as the host Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 to even up a three-game series.

Pirates open to an Oneil Cruz trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates are open to the possibility of trading Oneil Cruz. MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand reported on Wednesday night that teams have reached out to the Pirates to inquire about Cruz.

The Mets Could Land a Game-Changing Outfielder No One’s Talking About

As the trade deadline nears, many names have popped up as potential blockbusters for the New York Mets. One of the most crucial positions to fill is center field.

Fans react to Oneil Cruz’s 513-foot blast at Home Run Derby

Oneil Cruz did his best Norse god impression during Monday’s Home Run Derby. The Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Cruz stole the show in the first round on Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Pirates All 40: Oneil Cruz Primed for a Breakout Season

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’  40-man roster . Oneil Cruz is as unique as it comes in Major League Baseball.