3 takeaways: Pirates' Oneil Cruz struggling in high-leverage situations

3 takeaways: Pirates' Oneil Cruz struggling in high-leverage situations

CHICAGO — The Pirates lost the opener of a four-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night, falling 3-2. Former Pirate Jameson...

One Year After Making Pirates’ Debut, Dennis Santana Reflects on Career Revival

It’s been one year since Dennis Santana put on a Pittsburgh Pirates’ uniform for the first time. Santana was claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees last year on June 11 after he was designated for assignment. Two days later, Santana made his Pirates’ debut and retired both batters he faced against the Cardinals in St. Louis. In his second appearance with the Pirates two days after that, Santana was charged with a career-high six earned ru…