P ITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have never had a Home Run Derby winner in franchise history, but will hope center fielder Oneil Cruz changes that. Cruz will compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, on July 15 at 8:00 p.m., going up against the best power hitters in baseball for the crown.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a decision on Oneil Cruz after he left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has been added to Monday's Home Run Derby in Atlanta. He joins Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuña Jr., Byron Buxton and James Wood.