ONEIL CRUZ NEWS

Orioles hold off Pirates 1-0 for 4th straight victory

Dean Kremer pitched impressively into the seventh inning and Félix Bautista held on through a dicey ninth to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates Pipeline: After hiatus back in Triple-A, prospects ready to take over MLB roster There seems to be a promise that the Pirates’ youth will reconvene in Pittsburgh over the last couple months of the season. It really isn’t....

AUGUST 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Launches eighth home run Cruz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in an 8-7 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday.

Impact Cruz blasted a line-drive home run 434 feet over the right field wall in the bottom of the seventh to help power the Pirates to a come-from-behind victory. There have been some growing pains as the electrifying rookie shortstop adjusts to big-league pitching, as Cruz came into the game hitting only .209. However, Cruz's two-hit game lifted his average to .216 and he now has an impressive eight home runs in just 36 games played.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7

Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits three-run homer Cruz went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

Impact Cruz showed the power and speed combination that scouts noted with a three-run shot and a stolen base Tuesday. It was his seventh home run and fifth steal since the shortstop made his season debut on June 20. Despite a tantalizing combination of power and speed, Cruz has a 48:7 K:BB ratio and 27 hits, giving him a .209 batting average for the year.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid

Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-3 victory over the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, snapping...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates must learn from blunders by Oneil Cruz, Michael Chavis in loss to Phillies Baseball comes at you fast. The inexperienced Pirates cannot afford to be lackadaisical or imprecise in the heat of the action.

JULY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Phillies extend win streak to 4 with 2-1 win over Pirates

Philadelphia's Didi Gregorious raced home when an ambitious throw from first to third by Pittsburgh’s Michael Chavis leading off the top of the 10th inning sailed wide of the targe...

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Saturday Cruz isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Cruz started the last six games and hit .217 with two home runs, five RBI, a walk and six strikeouts. Kevin Newman will take his place at shortstop while Diego Castillo starts at second base.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Wheeler power Phillies to 8-7 win over Pirates

Kyle Schwarber hit his NL-leading 32nd home run and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large lead and then held on for an 8-7 win over t...

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies bring road win streak into matchup with the Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats sixth homer Cruz went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

Impact The rookie went yard in the seventh inning to spoil Keegan Thompson's shutout bid and provide Pittsburgh with its only bright spot on the day. Cruz has a six-game hit streak going, but he's still only slashing .221/.252/.442 through his first 30 big-league contests with a 35.3 percent strikeout rate. His six homers and four steals are a reminder of his impressive upside, however.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz homers, but error a sign of room to improve CHICAGO -- There were gasps. There were sighs. There were groans. There were cheers. Wrigley Field was the orchestra. Oneil Cruz was the con...

JULY 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs

Willson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for their se...

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs play the Pirates with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates, leading the series 1-0

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nico Hoerner's double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2

Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 for their fifth straight win

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solo homer in loss Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss against Miami.

Impact Cruz led off the scoring with a solo home run off Sandy Alcantara in the third inning. It was his fifth home run since being called up on June 20. Cruz has started to heat up as he is on a four-game hit streak. One major issue for the young star is that he also has eight strikeouts in those four games and has a 36.6% strikeout rate for the season. He is slashing .208/.241/.415 for Pittsburgh in 28 games this year.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Watch Former LA Prospect Hit a Massive Homer Off of Cy Young Favorite Former Dodgers prospect Oneil Cruz nearly left the yard on Sunday with a massive shot over the right field fence.

JULY 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alcantara fans 10 in 6 innings, Marlins beat Pirates in 10

Nick Fortes and Miguel Rojas hit RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Friday Cruz is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Marlins.

Impact Cruz will get a breather to open the second half of the season as the Pirates start a three-game set against the Marlins. Kevin Newman will slide over to shortstop while Diego Castillo draws the start at second base and bats fifth in the series opener.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz is old news after the MLB Futures Game Cardinals prospect Masyn Winn throws a 100.5 MPH dart from short on national TV

JULY 20, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ron Cook: The Pirates would be right to send Oneil Cruz back to Class AAA The Pirates were right to send Jack Suwinski back to the minors last week. He was overmatched at the plate. An 0-for-29 slide had dropped hi...

JULY 19, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Langeliers wins Futures MVP; HR, nails runner, AL wins 6-4

New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez and Minnesota’s Matt Wallner hit two-run homers in the third inning, leading the American League over the National 6-4 in the annual Futu...

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryant has 3 hits, Rockies beat Bucs 2-0 in 5th straight win

Kris Bryant had three hits and an RBI, Charlie Blackmon extended his hitting streak to seven games with an RBI single, and Jose Urena pitched six scoreless innings in the Colorado...

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies rout Pirates 13-2, extend win streak to 4 games

Brendan Rodgers homered and drove in four runs, C

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS