Is it too much to want more out of Cruz? With summer just around the corner (or firmly in your face living in Las Vegas), Major League Baseball is heating up as teams are out of the early season feeling out process and are either hitting their strides or settling into a season of mediocrity.
In a game that will be remembered for years to come, Oneil Cruz, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ shortstop, made baseball history as he blasted two hits harder than 120 mph, a feat unlike any other in the record books.
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about Oneil Cruz's smashing night at the dish, Kyle Tucker and Shohei Ohtani leading the league and are joined by Royals broadcaster Jake Eisenberg to talk about Kansas City’s success in 2024.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has not exactly lived up to expectations thus far, but on Tuesday night, he demonstrated why he was once a top prospect and gave Pirates fans hope of what he could potentially become in the future.
Oneil Cruz’s night at PNC Park quickly got off to a bad start. The San Francisco Giants were in town for the start of a three-game series on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
During the early to mid part of April, Oneil Cruz wasn't providing much production at the plate. His slash line, as of April 21, was sitting at .209/.261/.
The struggles from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense have continued to build, but there has been at least one encouraging sign in recent weeks. After going 0 for 2 with a walk against the Boston Red Sox on Apr.
The Pittsburgh Pirates briefly built a two-run lead in the fifth only to fall back behind in the top of the sixth and were edged out 5-4 by the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park.
After a relatively slow start at the plate this season, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz appears primed for a hot streak. Cruz looks to build on his recent success when the Pirates begin a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Monday.
When a slump drags on longer than it should, sometimes a tweak or two is all it takes to break out of it. Often times, said change would be mechanical, an adjustment in the box or an alteration in approach.
Oneil Cruz doubled and hit a two-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early deficit to beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 5-3 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed signs of life on offense in the ninth inning but it wasn’t enough. Oneil Cruz belted a two-run home run into the Allegheny River to bring the Pirates (14-19) within a run in the game’s final frame, but they were unable to add on and fell 3-2 to the Colorado Rockies.
The Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed signs of life on offense in the ninth inning, but it wasn’t enough. Oneil Cruz belted a two-run home run into the Allegheny River to bring the Pirates (14-19) within a run in the game’s final frame, but they were unable to add on and fell 3-2 to the Colorado Rockies.
If Oneil Cruz attended a tryout camp, he would win the day. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop has all the tools. He can hit the ball hard and far. He has a strong arm.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Martín Pérez this winter for several reasons. First and foremost, the Pirates needed some stability in the starting rotation after ending last season with only two full-time pitchers.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finding new ways not to hit the baseball.
It's almost time for all the preseason breakout candidates to break through.
The power and speed combination is similar to the lure of Siren’s song, everybody wants it! In Greek Mythology, Siren’s soothing music tempted sailors right into shipwreck.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is on the power warpath this spring.
He has been been on the injured list since April and hoped to return before season’s end, but it seems that won’t happen.
The timeline has now elapsed, but it doesn’t seem like he’s close to returning, which is starting to put his season in jeopardy.
The Pirates hammered out the largest contract in franchise history this spring, ending the long-running Bryan Reynolds saga with a $100M extension. Shortly after finalizing that deal, owner Bob Nutting said the Bucs were hoping to get long-term contracts done with other players.
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle Sunday night and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks as he recovers.
The young Pirates star was injured in an awkward play at the plate on Sunday and the diagnosis confirmed initial fears that the injury was serious.
Cruz accidentally lost the grip on his bat and sent it flying deep into the Citi Field stands.
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