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Oneil Cruz is 6ft 7in and can blast a baseball 122mph. But can he play?

Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz is already setting StatCast records but struggling at the plate. Does the 6ft 7in shortstop have what it takes to be baseball’s next star?

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2022

Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz reaches highest exit velocity ever recorded

PITTSBURGH — In the end it'll go down as a third-inning single, but anyone who saw it will remember it differently.

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022

Pirates’ O’Neil Cruz Records Hardest Hit in Statcast History

The Pirates shortstop set a new record.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2022

Cubs’ Christopher Morel adjusting to league that has taken notice of him

Morel hit a two-run homer in the victory against the Reds on Wednesday after Cubs manager David Ross moved him to the bottom of the batting order.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2022

Jerad Eickhoff shelled as Pirates crushed by Cubs, 14-5

PITTSBURGH — On Monday and Tuesday, Oneil Cruz and Bligh Madris took turns achieving things not seen from a Pirate in decades. First with a hit, RBI and stolen base in their first game; hardest thrown ball on the infield in the Statcast era; first player with seven RBIs in…

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

Betting/Fantasy Baseball Notebook: Rookies, Veteran Speed, Big Apple Dominance

Top prospects make their mark, a veteran making waves on the bases and dominance in the Big Apple.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022

What to expect from Caleb Kilian’s development as Cubs lose ninth straight

Making his second major-league start, Kilian allowed five runs in four innings Wednesday against the Padres.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022

How Concerned Should We Be About These Struggling All-Stars?

Salvador Perez and Nick Castellanos are among the talents underperforming in 2022. Will they turn things around?

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9, 2022

Astros Shortstop Jeremy Peña Is MLB’s Most Professional Rookie

Houston’s youngster has the tall task of replacing a franchise icon. So far, he’s doing just fine.

Sports Illustrated · May 31, 2022

Rhys Hoskins, J.T. Realmuto deliver big hits in Phillies’ 7-3 victory over the Braves

ATLANTA — A few hours before the Phillies played Monday night at Truist Park, Dave Dombrowski went up to infielder Johan Camargo and congratulated him on being presented with a 2021 World Series ring by the Atlanta Braves.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 24, 2022