Jun 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) circles the bases on a two run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning at PNC Park.

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Cruz (hip) provided an infield single in a pinch-hit appearance during Sunday's 2-1 win over the Twins. The Pirates held Cruz out of the lineup for their final game before the All-Star break after ...

Oneil Cruz is not in the starting lineup today after leaving yesterday with a hip flexor injury. Don Kelly said they're still evaluating Cruz, but anticipate him being available. As for tomorrow's ...

Outfielder Oneil Cruz is in his fifth major-league season after making his Pittsburgh Pirates debut in 2021. The 26-year-old began his career at shortstop but later transitioned to the outfield ...

Cruz was fourth to hit in the first round following James Wood, Brent Rooker, and Junior Caminero. The latter had just finished hitting 21 home runs in his round. While it seemed like the Pirates ...

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz exited his most recent game earlier than expected after an injury. Cruz, facing the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on July 12, hit a ...

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz exited his most recent game earlier than expected after an injury. Cruz, facing the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on July 12, hit a ...

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz entered the Home Run Derby in Atlanta as one of the favorites to win it all. He did not disappoint in round one.

Pirates' Oneil Cruz: Out Sunday with hip issue By RotoWire Staff Jul 13, 2025 at 1:35 pm ET • 1 min read ...

Jul. 14—The Home Run Derby has been notoriously unkind to Pittsburgh Pirates participants over the years. While the format has changed often, no Pirates player had ever advanced out of the first ...

Jul. 11—If there's anyone who can empathize with struggling Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz, it's Cole Tucker. Like Cruz, the former Pirates shortstop was asked to make a move to the ...