1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (440+ words) Yes, I know: Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said before Sunday’s game that Oneil Cruz would get some “intentional days off” because he is coming off a fractured hand. Here’s the thing: That statement would make more sense — though still…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (265+ words) To put it generously, August has not been kind to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They're 7-11 since the trade deadline, playing so poorly that they've hardly been able to deploy Luke Weaver in high-leverage situations out of the bullpen. A lot of…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (667+ words) PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been in need of a big swing, an important catch and just anything to get their offense going at times as of late and Oneil Cruz is doing just that. The Pirates center fielder had…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (33+ words) CBS Sports Pirates' Oneil Cruz: Forces extras Friday Cruz went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers....

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (388+ words) Oneil Cruz played a big part in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ hot start to the 2026 season. Unfortunately for both him and the team, the 27-year-old landed on the injured list at the beginning of June with a fairly significant hand injury....

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1279+ words) The Oneil Cruz return has arrived at roughly the same moment the Pittsburgh Pirates needed someone to smash the emergency glass. Oneil Cruz missed 58 games with fractures in his left hand, and Pittsburgh had slipped to 61-66 by the time he…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (420+ words) PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have waited a long time for Oneil Cruz to play for them once again and they will finally have him doing so. Cruz will start in center field and bat fifth for the Pirates, as they…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (395+ words) With the Pirates attempting a late playoff run, it’s all hands on deck until the end of the season. Everyone looks to step up. That includes the lineup, which earned a proper boost in the return of Oneil Cruz. Cruz…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (156+ words) (Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz officially returned to the team’s active roster yesterday after being taken off the 60-day injured list. Cruz has been injured since June 7th because of left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (546+ words) PITTSBURGH — Back when the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like contenders, one of their most interesting storylines was Oneil Cruz having a breakout season. The mercurial center fielder was beginning to realize his full potential. Cruz was showing more consistency than at…...