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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / September 14
Oneil Cruz Is Showing What the Pirates Were Missing
Earlier this season, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz was breaking out and finally taking his game to the next level. Ever since he debuted back in 2021, it felt like the baseball world was awaiting that one “big year” from Cruz, as his electric power was second to none in the sport.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 11
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Shows MLB-Best Power Against White Sox
CHICAGO — Oneil Cruz is one of the most powerful hitters in baseball and he's shown that throughout his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cruz did so again with his long, hard-hit solo home run in the top of the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox, putting the Pirates up 1-0 in the eventual 2-0 win at Rate Field on Sept.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10
Watch Pirates’ Oneil Cruz crush hardest home run of MLB season vs. White Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates may have already lost so much pace in the postseason race, but they are still technically in the dogfight for the Wild Card spot in the NL after taking a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10
Watch: 6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz was ready to throw it down during bench-clearing scene
Oneil Cruz looked ready to use his great size advantage during a heated moment in Wednesday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 6
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Reaches Milestone, But Makes Crucial Mistake
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need Oneil Cruz to produce on offense, but they also need him to make better decisions. Cruz reached a career milestone against the Los Angeles Angels with his 100th stolen base, but then also got caught stealing in the eighth inning of the 6-1 loss at PNC Park on Sept.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Pirates make history with massive inning in wild walk-off win vs. Giants
Before the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a wild game against the San Francisco Giants with a walk-off win, they made franchise history in the third inning.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 30
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Makes First Position Change Since Injury
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates want to get the most out of Oneil Cruz for the rest of 2026 and will make sure to keep his bat in the lineup when they can.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
Takeaways: Pirates Star is Back
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates were close to completing an incredible road series, but fell just short of their ultimate goal. The Pirates took two of three games against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park for their final West Coast road trip of 2026.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates Make Two Outfield Changes for Padres Game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates look to get an important road sweep and will do so with a changed outfield The Pirates take on the San Diego Padres in the series finale on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 26
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Pulls Off Unthinkable Against Mason Miller
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had their struggles at the plate as of late, but they really just needed one swing of the bat to help them achieve their ultimate goal.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Oneil Cruz's 9th-inning HR the only run in Pirates' defeat of Padres
Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 1-0.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 22
Oneil Cruz Shows Pirates How Much They Missed Him
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been in need of a big swing, an important catch and just anything to get their offense going at times as of late and Oneil Cruz is doing just that.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 19
Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment
Before his appearance on Tuesday, Cruz last played for the Pirates way back on June 7.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 18
Oneil Cruz Makes First OF Start for Pirates in Two Months
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have waited a long time for Oneil Cruz to play for them once again and they will finally have him doing so. Cruz will start in center field and bat fifth for the Pirates, as they host the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Pirates Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment
The Pirates announced that outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man spot for outfielder Oneil Cruz to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, as move that was previously reported.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 17
Pirates activate CF Oneil Cruz from 60-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's home game against the Detroit Tigers, ending a 58-game absence due to non-displaced fractures in the fourth and fifth metacarpals of his left hand.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL
The Pirates have activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list and reinstated righty Yohan Ramirez from the paternity list. Lefty Hunter Barco and outfielder Ronny Simon have been optioned to Triple-A in a pair of corresponding 26-man roster moves.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 17
Pirates' Oneil Cruz to reclaim center-field role amid return from injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Cruz off the 60-day injury list (IL).
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete
It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries
Before the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, general manager Ben Cherington made it clear that nothing that happened in the series was going to change his approach to the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them
The Pittsburgh Pirates invented a new way to lose an important game on Friday, dropping a staggering 8-7 game to the Cincinnati Reds that extended their losing streak to four games. They are now 5-9 since the All-Star break.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23
Pirates make necessary moves to improve bullpen, but GM Ben Cherington must do more
The Pirates' moves on Thursday can only be the start of their bullpen overhaul. They still need a lot more.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10
Pirates place OF Oneil Cruz on injured list
The Pirates announced that outfielder Oneil Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 18
Pirates' Oneil Cruz having more success against left-handed pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates are performing with a competitive edge early this season in the NL Central. A player who has bounced back from struggles last season is Oneil Cruz.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27
Pirates' Oneil Cruz opens up about nightmare performance in Opening Day loss to Mets
Following the defeat, Cruz discussed all that went wrong for him during that frame.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 26
Obvious Pirates concern emerges after Paul Skenes' rough Opening Day start
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a problem.
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