# Cruz's Power Surge: Pirates' Rookie Terrorizes Basepaths

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-05-11T01:57:43+00:00
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## Resource

Oneil Cruz continues to make a name for himself with the Pittsburgh Pirates, hitting his tenth home run of the season and stealing ten bases in just forty-one games. His impressive performance has him in rare franchise company, joining Barry Bonds and Eric Davis in achieving this feat. Teammates and coaches are raving about his growth, citing his improved spring training techniques and newfound plate patience. Despite a tough loss to the San Francisco Giants, Cruzs offseason grind and raw power are paying off, as he continues to build on his impressive walk total and terrorize the basepaths. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5c782368d9c4024f

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