Tag: Bryan De La Cruz

First Pitch: Veteran Leadership

First PitchMarch 15, 2025

My sports highlight yesterday had nothing to do with baseball. The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and in the process, the veteran leadership from Russell Westbrook was on display. If you're not an NBA...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Five Standouts From the Spring Breakout Game

Prospect WatchMarch 15, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Philadelphia Phillies in the second annual Spring Breakout game on Friday, putting the prospects of each organization against each other on MLB Network. While the game had the televised feel of...

First Pitch: Bryan De La Cruz and Paul Skenes Lead the Pirates to a 7-0 Win

First PitchAugust 23, 2024

Bryan De La Cruz got off to a slow start after being acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trade deadline. De La Cruz went...

Williams: Raising the Roof on the Pirates Hitting in 2025

ColumnsAugust 21, 2024

I've written all season about how the Pittsburgh Pirates need to upgrade their offense. As a team, they rank among the worst in the...

Williams: Andy Haines Quantifiably Makes Pittsburgh Pirates Hitters Worse

ColumnsAugust 15, 2024

I feel like I've been banging the same drum over and over this season: The Pirates need a change with their offensive approach. Perhaps...

Williams: The Pirates Upgraded at the Trade Deadline, Without Using Money or Prospects

ColumnsJuly 30, 2024

If the Pirates were going to make a splash at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, my preference would have been for them to acquire...

Pirates Trade Two Prospects For Bryan De La Cruz

TransactionsJuly 30, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, according to Jon Heyman. Mark Feinsand reports that RHP Jun-Seok Shim is...