3 Potential Trade Chips Yankees Have to Sacrifice to Lock in Pirates’ Oneil Cruz

Yankees Pursue Shortstop as Volpe’s Struggles Continue

The New York Yankees have reportedly checked in on Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. On the surface, that’s just another big-market team poking around a dynamic talent to trade. But dig deeper, and the question becomes a lot more uncomfortable: What does that say about Anthony Volpe?This isn’t about Cruz being moved to the outfield or playing secon…

3 potential trade chips Yankees have to sacrifice to lock in Pirates’ Oneil Cruz

After starting the 2025 MLB season strong, the New York Yankees have been struggling lately. Based on their recent performances, the team needs to make changes, and it is committed to doing so.

Paul Zeise: Pirates should listen to offers for Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz

I understand the Pirates have a shiny toy by the name of Paul Skenes and many fans think they should do everything in their power to keep him on their...

MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Linked to Pirates OF Oneil Cruz

Perrotto: What Oneil Cruz-to-Yankees Trade Might Look Like

Two months ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates expressed to the other teams in Major League Baseball that they were willing to listen to trade offers on all their players except Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz. That list is down to one. The Pirates still won’t part with Skenes, the prized right-hander, but would consider dealing Cruz. They also won’t trade designated hitter Andrew McCutchen without his permission. However, the Pirates aren’t willing to give …