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MLB News / Yardbarker / November 3
Three offseason trade targets for Blue Jays to add an impact bat
Here are three ideal trade targets for the Toronto Blue Jays to add an impactful left-handed bat to their lineup for 2025-26 and beyond.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / October 20
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 17
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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 16
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.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
MLB's five most disappointing players: Sandy Alcantara, Oneil Cruz, others fall short
In 2025, some MLB players soared while others struggled through forgettable seasons. Here are five players who fell short of expectations and ranked among the year’s biggest disappointments: Once the ace of the rotation, the 30-year-old was awful in 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 29
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
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 16
Pirates Bring Back Star Slugger vs. Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates bring back one of their better power hitters vs. the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, after leaving him out of the lineup in the previous game.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 15
Pirates Make Oneil Cruz Decision vs. Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates changed their lineup ahead of the series opener vs. the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, including a decision on center fielder Oneil Cruz.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 13
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 News / Athlon Sports / August 12
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25
AL powers among top potential landing spots for Pirates OF Oneil Cruz
Trade buzz for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is growing louder, with the New York Yankees reportedly among the teams interested in him, per veteran MLB insider Jon Heyman.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 23
This Pirates star is a hot commodity ahead of the trade deadline
With the July 31 MLB trade deadline looming, rumors are starting to fly. The expanded postseason bracket has more teams believing that they're still in the mix, which makes it hard to identify which teams are buying or selling.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Pirates Make Oneil Cruz Decision After Leaving Twins Game
Outfielder Oneil Cruz is in his fifth major-league season after making his Pittsburgh Pirates debut in 2021. The 26-year-old began his career at shortstop but later transitioned to the outfield because of defensive struggles up the middle and the team’s belief that his extraordinary athleticism would be better utilized in center field.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 8
Why Pirates star Oneil Cruz will be a must-watch player in HR Derby
Pittsburgh fans now have another player to watch during MLB All-Star Week.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25
Reporter asks interesting question about Pirates' Oneil Cruz
Oneil Cruz has had some issues with the Pirates recently. On Friday, Cruz misplayed a ball in center field and let it get past him. The odd thing is Cruz made no effort to chase after the ball and instead let a teammate get it.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
Pirates talked with Oneil Cruz about his bizarre play in field
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a talk with Oneil Cruz about his bizarre play in the field on Friday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 9
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 5
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 9
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 8
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 5, 2024
It Wasn’t Perfect, But Oneil Cruz Proved Me Wrong
I must admit, I didn’t have very high expectations for Oneil Cruz in center field after the Pittsburgh Pirates decided to move him from his natural shortstop position to the outfield.
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