Oneil Cruz Is Driving Everyone Insane… and Winning Games

Alex Stumpf digs into the full Oneil Cruz experience after the Pirates’ first road trip of 2026. From frustrating defensive moments and body language concerns to three home runs in two games, Cruz once again looked like one of the most polarizing and impactful players on the roster. Alex breaks down why Cruz can both cost and win games almost by himself, why the Pirates still need this center field experiment to work