PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz had a sensational game, leading his team back and defeating the ...

The A’s also designated Seth Brown for assignment. Brown had been their longest-tenured player.

Pirates third. Oneil Cruz homers to center field. Andrew McCutchen grounds out to shallow infield, Andruw Monasterio to Rhys Hoskins. Bryan Reynolds flies out to left field to Jake Bauers.

Not too long ago, David Bednar was one of the best closers in the National League. In fact, in the 2023 campaign, he saved a league-leading 39 games and was an ...