Pirates spring training report: Oneil Cruz taking center field in stride? Action for Bubba Chandler?

19 Feb 2025 • 7 min • EN
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Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin report on everything happening from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday. How did Oneil Cruz sound heading into his first full season as the Pirates center fielder? And why is he so excited for new free agent acquisition Tommy Pham to join him in the outfield? How did reliever Ryan Borucki look in his first live at-bats of spring training? Could Bubba Chandler force his way onto the opening day roster? Or will he likely have to wait in the minor leagues for a while before making his way to Pittsburgh? Our duo answers those questions, plus gives some injury updates courtesy of Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk.

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