ONEIL CRUZ NEWS

Receives Sunday off Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Cruz started all six games since being called up for his major-league debut Monday, and he'll receive a breather in the series finale at Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old has gone 7-for-27 with three doubles, seven RBI, four runs and a stolen base. Diego Castillo will take over at shortstop Sunday for the Buccos.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3

Harold Ramirez scored Vidal Brujan with a game-ending pinch-single in the 10th inning, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up seventh RBI Cruz went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Cruz recorded an RBI double in the sixth inning and has driven in at least one run in all four games since arriving in Pittsburgh. Though he's yet to go yard in the majors, the 23-year-ols has two extra-base hits, four runs scored and seven RBI across 18 at-bats. Cruz has hit primarily in the bottom third of the order, though that could change as the season progresses.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Pipeline: Why Carmen Mlodzinski decided to revamp his arsenal, all on his own At a certain point, Carmen Mlodzinski felt he had to take hold of his career. The 23-year-old right-hander and the Pirates’ No. 14 prospect...

JUNE 24, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Weird & Wild: Ohtani's big back-to-back, Cruz's huge debut, and what's next after mound tic-tac-toe? A wild week had two days in the life of Ohtani that would have made Babe Ruth grab another hot dog and say, "That guy’s way better than me!"

JUNE 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

A longtime developmental target for Pirates, Oneil Cruz's defense has exceeded expectations thus far Oneil Cruz has come as advertised in many ways. Also, his defense has been way better than anyone reasonably expected

JUNE 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10

Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicag...

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rivas slam, Happ and Wisdom homer, Cubs rout Pirates 14-5

Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit two-run homers early and Alfonso Rivas added a grand slam off a position player late as the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-5

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Zeise's mailbag: Should the Pirates sign Oneil Cruz to a long-term deal right now? Welcome to Paul Zeise’s weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host answers your questions about sports, li...

JUNE 22, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Finally called back to the majors, Pirates' Oneil Cruz showing he belongs among baseball's best Top shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz made a big splash with the Pirates on Monday and should give suffering Pittsburgh fans something to enjoy...

JUNE 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Swipes first bag in majors Cruz went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact The Pirates' top prospect wasn't particularly successful on the basepaths for Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his promotion, stealing 11 bases on 17 attempts in 55 games, but Cruz is now 1-for-1 in the majors. The 23-year-old has the athleticism to be a power-speed threat, but the development of his hit tool will ultimately determine how much of a fantasy impact he can make. Three hits in nine at-bats with only one strikeout through his first two MLB games is a strong start.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Starkey's mailbag: Is Oneil Cruz the most talented Pirates prospect since Dave Parker? Welcome to Joe Starkey’s mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host answers your questions about sports, life, Le...

JUNE 22, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rookies Madris, Contreras lead Pirates to 7-1 win over Cubs

Bligh Madris hit his first major league home run and fellow rookie Roansy Contreras pitched five solid innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Pittsburgh, Pirates' overhaul gains momentum by the day

Highly touted Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz is leading the charge of young players that the club hopes to build around

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oneil Cruz Gives the Pirates Hope for a Brighter, More Fun Future There has never been an MLB player quite like the 6’7” shortstop, and his 2022 debut lived up to the hype.

JUNE 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Oneil Cruz Gives the Pirates Hope for a Brighter, More Fun Future There has never been an MLB player quite like the 6’7” shortstop, and his 2022 debut lived up to the hype.

JUNE 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Paul Zeise: Oneil Cruz has the tools to actually live up to the hype Oneil Cruz is one of the most-hyped Pirates prospects to be elevated to the major league club. and it does feel possible that he could possi...

JUNE 21, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Oneil Cruz has arrived. The Pirates' roster decisions will get only more intriguing from here With veterans set to come off the IL soon, will the Pirates stick with the kids? A look at their upcoming roster decisions and options.

JUNE 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates' gush over Oneil Cruz's incredible throw to first base during victory over Cubs The Pirates on Monday gushed over a throw Oneil Cruz made in the third inning of a 12-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.

JUNE 21, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1

Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Worth the wait: Oneil Cruz shines — along with Bligh Madris — during Pirates' rout of Cubs PITTSBURGH — After a two-month wait that featured talk of team control, service time and development, with Pirates fans understandably eager...

JUNE 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Drives in four runs Cruz went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Cruz was as advertised in his season debut Monday, flashing his potential as a five-tool star. His most impactful moment was a rocket line-drive double that brought in three runs during the third inning. Per MLB Pipeline, the 23-year-old shortstop recorded the fastest throw by an MLB infielder this season while also posting elite sprint speeds. Cruz posted a .758 OPS with Triple-A Indianapolis this season but it looks like he'll be a permanent fixture in the Pirates' lineup moving forward.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz shows off cannon in big league debut It didn’t take long for Pirates phenom Oneil Cruz to impress in his Major League debut. With one out in the top of the third inning Monday,...

JUNE 21, 2022 • MLB.COM