Oneil Cruz News

Why Elly De La Cruz Needs to Stay at Shortstop

Like many young stars, Elly De La Cruz has faced criticism regarding his defense. The 23-year-old shortstop is the heartbeat of the Cincinnati Reds. He just wrapped up his third big league season, where the Reds made the postseason for the first time since 2020, but were quickly bounced in the Wild Card round by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pirates Should Hire MLB Great as a Hitting Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had an horrendous year from the plate in 2025, but one MLB great could help change that around if they bring him on as a coach.

Pirates Should Hire MLB Great as a Hitting Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had an horrendous year from the plate in 2025, but one MLB great could help change that around if they bring him on as a coach.

SB Nations Reacts results: Should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz this offseason?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Pirates Outfielder Named Top Trade Piece

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a long offseason ahead of them and with one of their players seen as a top commodity on the trade market. Joel Ruter of Bleacher Report wrote an article titled, "Top 25 MLB Trade Chips Big Board For the 2025-26 Offseason", and placed Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz at 12th on his list.

Should Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for another long offseason where they need to evaluate their team and progress going into the 2026 season. After winning just 71 games this past season, the Pirates should look to see how they can improve the team and move off of players that are not.

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Named in Potential Trade

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will make many moves this offseason, but could potentially move center fielder Oneil Cruz. Cruz struggled last season for the Pirates, slashing .200/.298/.378 for an OPS of .676, with 94 hits in 478 at-bats, 20 home runs, 18 doubles, three triples, 38 stolen bases on 43 attempts and 64 walks to 178 strikeouts.

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Tops NL in One Stat

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz didn't have the season many expected out of him, but he did excel in on key area in 2025. Cruz

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Pirates GM Addresses Oneil Cruz's Struggles

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has had a poor season in 2025, failing to reach expectations of him improving in his second full season at the MLB level.

Pirates play spoiler role, nip wild-card hopeful Reds

Oneil Cruz belted a two-run homer and five relievers combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Tuesday night in Cincinnati.

Pirates reinstate OF Oneil Cruz, DFA LHP Andrew Heaney

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.

Pirates listening on star but a deal is seen as unlikely

Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the club is not shopping him but has received plenty of calls and is willing to listen to offers.

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.

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.

Oneil Cruz is the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Greatest Enigma

So far this season, things have gone quite differently than the Pittsburgh Pirates had hoped. Their bullpen virtually collapsed in the first series of the year, their offense hasn’t been consistently productive, and they just haven’t played sound, fundamental baseball all year long.

Pirates Recap: Cruz’s Thunderous Blast First of Back-to-Back Homers

Consecutive blasts from the heart of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup proved to be the difference in their 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park on Wednesday afternoon.

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.

Oneil Cruz Ranked Ninth-Best Center Fielder by MLB Network

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is the ninth-best center fielder in the game in MLB Network’s rankings. The network revealed its rankings Tuesday night during an edition of its Top 10 Right Now series.