2 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM
ONEIL CRUZ #15 - CENTER FIELDER - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
20 HR •
61 RBI •
.200 AVG
20 HR
61 RBI
.200 AVG
Oneil Cruz determined to transform weakest part of his game at Pirates spring training Will 2026 finally be his breakout year?
Pirates' Oneil Cruz has just 1 problem to fix to become a superstar | Sporting News He's so close to greatness.
3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pirates' hopes for Oneil Cruz are still immense — 'a superstar in there somewhere' | Sporting News There are few players with this much talent.
FEBRUARY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
The Pirates are signing veteran DH Marcell Ozuna, AP source says
Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is heading to PittsburghFEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press
Platinum glove defender says Oneil Cruz is closer in center field than critics realize Oneil Cruz is a tool shed. From his six-foot-seven, 240-pound frame to his impressive exit velocities to his otherworldly athleticism, the P...
FEBRUARY 8 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Pirates' Oneil Cruz getting defensive tips from ex-Rays, Blue Jays Platinum Glove outfielder | Sporting News This could be game-changing for Cruz.
FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
This offseason decision could turn Oneil Cruz into a defensive weapon in 2026 The Pittsburgh Pirates took a step backwards in 2026, winning only 71 games after posting 76 wins in each of the previous two seasons. While...
FEBRUARY 3 • RUMBUNTER.COM
World Baseball Classic gives Oneil Cruz the stage to answer last season with Pirates Where stars are born.
FEBRUARY 1 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Ranked As Top-10 Centerfielder In Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz was ranked as baseball's 10th-best centerfielder on MLB Network's "Top 10 Players Right Now" list.
JANUARY 31 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
Pirates earn rare praise as insider crowns trade top offseason move Beyond stars like Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz, the Pirates tend not to get much love from the national sports media. In fact, the club is oft...
JANUARY 31 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Spencer Horwitz says Pirates stars were derailed by coaching changes The numbers tell an uncomfortable truth the Pittsburgh Pirates can’t afford to ignore. Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz — the two hitters meant...
JANUARY 28 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Pirates Star Makes Major World Baseball Classic Decision Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz will be on the Dominican Republic roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
JANUARY 27 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
This surprising factor may explain Oneil Cruz's rough 2025 season with Pirates Oneil Cruz didn’t just have a rough 2025. He had the kind of season that makes a fanbase start arguing in circles: is he still “the guy,” or...
JANUARY 27 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Pirates' Oneil Cruz got a totally different haircut | Sporting News This is a new look for the new season.
JANUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pirates' Oneil Cruz gets $3.3 million contract news in key offseason | Sporting News Pittsburgh is on the rise.
JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pirates counting on Cruz to take leap forward in '26: 'He has another level' PITTSBURGH -- Expectations were high for Oneil Cruz in 2025. Positioned at the heart of the lineup, there were hopes he could take another s...
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM
Brandon Lowe's Oneil Cruz praise will make Pirates fans feel wildly optimistic Few players in baseball can hit a baseball harder than Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz. The six-foot-seven, 240-pound 27-year-o...
DECEMBER 27, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Proposed Pirates trade sees Pittsburgh land $50 million All-Star center fielder, forces Oneil Cruz move | Sporting News This trade could be in the best interest of the Pirates.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offenseDECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press
Brandon Lowe Touts Pirates' Lineup Potential, Citing Bryan Reynolds', Oneil Cruz's Impact Pittsburgh Pirates new acquisition Brandon Lowe discussed his trade from the Tampa Bay Rays during a Zoom call with reporters on Monday.
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
Don Kelly Reveals How Pirates Slugger Can Unlock Superstar Potential Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly discusses what Oneil Cruz needs to do to realize his superstar potential next season.
DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
