Concerns about Oneil Cruz's lack of effort have revealed larger issues with the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense as a whole.

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BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday. Pittsburgh has a 32 ...

The Pirates also face Mets left-handed starting pitcher David Peterson, which changes the lineup for this matchup. Jared Triolo moves from third base to first base, coming in for Spencer Horwitz, ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have not deemed centerfield star Oneil Cruz untouchable in trade talks, per The Athletic's Ken ...

Paul Skenes and Andrew McCutchen (who doesn't want to be traded) are reportedly the Pirates only untouchables. Read more at ...