Oneil Cruz delivered one on Friday night at Coors Field. The Pittsburgh Pirates' superstar, in centerfield, chased after a ball that hit off the centerfield fence. The batter had already rounded second when Cruz uncorked a missile toward third base. On the fly, on the money, tag applied, out.

Pittsburgh Pirates Oneil Cruz make incredible throw to tag out a runner vs. the Colorado Rockies.

With the Yankees needing help in the bullpen, the team will get David Bednar in a trade with the Pirates before the 2025 deadline.

The New York Yankees acquired Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar on Thursday. The Pirates received catching prospects Rafael Flores and Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez. The 30-year-old closer was one of the top relief pitchers on the market this year.

Preview the Aug. 1 matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Find the latest odds, spread and score prediction for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies MLB game on ESPN to be played on August 1, 2025 on ESPN.

Its Friday, August 1 and the Pirates (47-62) look to build on their five-game winning streak as they take to Coors Field for a series against the Rockies (28-80). Andrew Heaney is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Antonio Senzatela for Colorado.