ONEIL CRUZ NEWS

Paul Skenes dominates Rays in Pirates' victory Ace Paul Skenes gave Pittsburgh a much-needed boost with seven quality innings, Oneil Cruz homered, and the visiting Pirates salvaged a 4-2...

38 MINS AGO • SACBEE.COM

Paul Skenes earns his first victory of the season, Pirates beat Rays 4-2

Paul Skenes needed nearly three innings to warm up, then struck out six over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at George M

1 HOUR AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat Sunday Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-10 with six walks, a homer, four stolen bases, three runs and two RBI through the first three games of the season, and he'll receive a breather for Sunday's series finale in Miami. Jack Suwinski is receiving the start in center field in place of Cruz.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Oneil Cruz reaches historic marks not touched since 1913 | Sporting News Canada It's been a while for Pittsburgh.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steals two more bags in loss Cruz went 0-for-2 with with four walks, a run scored and two steals in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins.

Impact Cruz has been off and running to open the season and now has four steals through three contests. The 26-year-old also walked a career-high four times, showcasing impressive plate discipline and bringing his season total to six free passes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Myers gives Marlins their second walk-off win in 3 days with 5-4 victory in 12 innings

Dane Myers drove in Otto Lopez in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Marlins’ second walk-off victory in three days

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates waste Bailey Falters' strong start, lose to Marlins in 12 innings Strong starting pitching that keeps a team within striking distance often can mask problems elsewhere. But that wasn’t the case Saturday at...

3 DAYS AGO • TRIBLIVE.COM

Homers, steals base in win Cruz went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, walk, stolen base, and an additional run scored in a 4-3 win over the Marlins on Friday.

Impact Cruz sent a 115 mph missile to right field for a two-run homer in the fifth inning which extended the Pirates lead to 4-0. He stole his second base in as many games as well and has the potential to go 20-20 again this year after hitting 21 home runs and stealing 22 bases in 2024.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cruz (115 mph HR), Keller (4 K's) lead Bucs to victory MIAMI -- After blowing a lead and taking a rough loss on Opening Day, the Pirates bounced back Friday on the backs of Oneil Cruz and Mitch K...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Cruz hits 2-run homer, McCutchen adds an RBI double to lead Pirates past Marlins 4-3

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After Oneil Cruz, $16 billion worth giants welcome Jackson Chourio to their MLB stable Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz and Brewers starting right fielder Jackson Chourio are young talents who have stirred up a storm in the big lea...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

3 takeaways: Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz power Pirates to blowout spring training win over Yankees BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pirates defeated the Yankees 9-1 on Tuesday afternoon at LECOM Park in Grapefruit League play. Paul Skenes was the gam...

MARCH 11 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

"You've got Shohei Ohtani" - Former MVP Andrew McCutchen believes Oneil Cruz can match the star power of Dodgers' two-way phenom The Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest silver lining from last year was undoubtedly Paul Skenes winning the National League Rookie of the Year.

MARCH 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pirates taking non-traditional approach at shortstop by focusing on flexibility, future BRADENTON, Fla. – When the Pittsburgh Pirates made a move at shortstop by switching Oneil Cruz to center field, they believed they had his r...

MARCH 8 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pops second spring homer Cruz has gone 3-for-12 with two home runs and three stolen bases across 12 at-bats in Grapefruit League action.

Impact Cruz popped his second homer of spring on a hanging changeup during Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. He's showcased his fantasy-friendly profile early in spring thanks to his power and aggressiveness on the basepaths, though he's also struck out six times.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz crushes 3-run home run, Joey Bart goes deep again as Pirates outlast Blue Jays With one swing, Oneil Cruz turned the tide on a tied game. Cruz crushed a 2-2 changeup from Jake Bloss, sending it over the boardwalk in cen...

MARCH 5 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Coming back from illness Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Cruz is being brought along slowly in spring training because he came to camp with an illness, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Pos...

Impact Cruz is no longer ill, but the illness had prevented him from doing workouts for a while so the Pirates are taking it easy on him. The center fielder has played in one of the team's first four Grapefruit League games, picking up a single and a stolen base Tuesday versus Atlanta. Cruz should be ready for a regular workload soon.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Now a locked-in CF, Cruz looks to build on early success BRADENTON, Fla. -- Before Oneil Cruz headed to Pirate City for Spring Training, his 6-year-old son, Oneil, asked if his dad was going to pla...

FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM

After helping to recruit Tommy Pham to Pirates, Oneil Cruz motivated ahead of 1st full season in center field BRADENTON, Fla. — Oneil Cruz’s offseason was, in some ways, similar to previous ones. Of course, the shortstop-turned-center fielder was foc...

FEBRUARY 19 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Tommy Pham and Pittsburgh Pirates finalize 1-year contract for $4,025,000

Outfielder Tommy Pham and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a one-year contract worth $4,025,000

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tommy Pham joins 10th big league team, agrees with Pirates on 1-year deal worth $4,025,000

Outfielder Tommy Pham joined his 10th major league team, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $4,025,000

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates' Oneil Cruz Poised For Huge Season? There's no denying the talent of Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz. If everything were to click for Cruz, he could enter the conv...

FEBRUARY 2 • SI.COM

After being traded twice in a day, new Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to settle in

New Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to get to work

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates hire Miguel Perez as club's bullpen coach following long tenure in the minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Miguel Perez the club’s bullpen coach

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verdugo hits go-ahead single as Yankees end regular season with 6-4 win over Pirates

Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees ended the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pi...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS