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Jason Mackey: Milestones such as 30-30 or 40-40 could be the new Statcast for Oneil Cruz in 2023 With what Oneil Cruz did against the Tigers on Wednesday — a homer and steal — it was hard not to think about a 30-30 or 40-40 season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

No limitations for spring training The Pirates announced Wednesday that Cruz (ankle) is a "full go" for spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Cruz sustained what was reported to be a minor ankle injury in December while he played in the Dominican Winter League, his availability for the start of spring training was never believed to be in much question. It's reassuring nonetheless that the Pirates have cleared him for full activity for the first week of camp, ensuring that the 24-year-old can continue to hone his craft in the field and at the plate during the Grapefruit League slate. Last week, Cruz told Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic that he expects to turn in a "30/30 or 40/40" season, and while that type of lofty production probably isn't realistic, a 20/20 season is certainly attainable for the toolsy shortstop if health prevails and he shows some growth as a hitter. In 361 plate appearances with the big club as a rookie last season, Cruz notched 17 home runs and 10 stolen bases, but a bloated 34.9 percent strikeout rate weighed down his batting average (.233).

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz's goal in 2023? A 30-30 season BRADENTON, Fla. -- Oneil Cruz’s ambitions are as tall as him. As a rookie, Cruz demolished 17 home runs and stole 10 bases in 87 games. That...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates SS Oneil Cruz on his goals for 2023:... - The Athletic Pirates SS Oneil Cruz on his goals for 2023: "I’m looking for 30/30 or 40/40 this year. The one that is going to be under my control is to p...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ranking the best 23 shortstops of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best shortstops? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the best 23 shortstops of 2023 in the MLB

Astros' Jeremy Pena & White Sox Tim Anderson headline The Really Good SS Tier | Flippin' Bats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

How Oneil Cruz, Jack Suwinski and 2 more Pirates youngsters must improve in 2023 What must graduated former prospects such as Cruz, Suwinski, Roansy Contreras and Yerry De Los Santos do to take steps forward this year?

JANUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Oneil Cruz career timeline Career timeline: Oneil Cruz

JANUARY 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reading between the lines on the Pirates' outfield surplus, Oneil Cruz's injury and more GM Ben Cherington talks about possibly acquiring another pitcher, Oneil Cruz's ankle and if the roster will be better in 2023.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suffers minor ankle injury Cruz suffered what's believed to be a minor ankle injury while playing in the Dominican Winter League on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact While it's good news that the Pirates are referring to the injury as minor, it's too early to say that Cruz is definitely in the clear. The injury is at least serious enough that the Pirates will have him undergo further tests. Once the results of those tests are known, it should become clear whether or not Cruz is at risk of missing time next season.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sources: Oneil Cruz suffers minor ankle injury in Dominican Republic Oneil Cruz suffered what’s believed to be a minor ankle injury while playing in the Dominican Republic, sources told the Post-Gazette.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates add Santana looking for power, veteran presence

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to a one-year contract

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates send SS Newman to Reds for reliever Moreta

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded infielder Kevin Newman to Cincinnati in exchange for relief pitcher Dauri Moreta

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Cruz hits mammoth homer ... in softball game It may be the offseason, but Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz hasn’t stopped obliterating baseballs. Cruz’s latest impressive display of power c...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Pirates' Oneil Cruz understands both lofty ceiling and potential pitfalls after rookie season With Oneil Cruz, you see what you want to see. Those looking for the Pirates’ next big thing can point to all of the hard-hit balls he had u...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Amid the losses, Pirates believe end of overhaul is in sight

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they are nearing the end of their top-to-bottom rebuild despite another 100-loss season

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Swipes 11th bag Cruz went 3-for-6 with a run scored and a stolen base in an 8-7 extra-inning loss Tuesday against St. Louis.

Impact Cruz singled in the first, third and 10th innings, scoring a run in the first and stealing a base in the 10th. It was his 11th stolen base in 15 attempts this season and fourth steal since Sept. 23. He's had multi-hit performances in six of his last eight games, posting a .429/.487/.514 slash line in 39 plate appearances in that span. He's cut down on his strikeouts over the final part of the season and has a 5:5 BB:K in his last 44 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols has 2 more RBIs, Cardinals beat Pirates 8-7 in 10

Albert Pujols drove in two more runs and the St. Louis Cardinals went on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings Tuesday night

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates Fast 5: Oneil Cruz punishes a bat, Albert Pujols punishes PNC Park Also, how Mitch Keller is taking on a soft-voiced leadership role with the younger pitchers, cool moments from big-league debuts and more.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Oneil Cruz's walk-off walk staves off Pirates' 100th loss for another day PITTSBURGH — It’s still possible the Pirates will lose 100 games this season, but they aren’t going quietly into that good night.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe for 2nd in RBI; Cards lose

Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four c...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to form Sunday Cruz went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's victory over the Cardinals.

Impact After receiving the day off Saturday, Cruz returned to form with two timely hits and a walk Sunday. The rookie led off the third with a single, stole second base to record his 10th steal of the season and came around to score on a sacrifice fly to put the Pirates up 4-3. He also scored after smashing a double in the fifth inning to tie the game at 5-5. Over his last 10 games, Cruz is batting .308 (12-for-39) with nine runs, two RBI and three stolen bases.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Cardinals looking to stop road slide

The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to the St. Louis Cardinals looking to end an eight-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Heads to bench Saturday Cruz isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Cruz has been productive at the plate recently, hitting .455 with two doubles, five runs, two RBI, a stolen base, two walks and three strikeouts over the last five games. He'll get a breather while Kevin Newman starts at shortstop and bats fifth.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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