Andrew Heaney and five relievers combined on a four-hitter, Oneil Cruz hit his team-leading 17th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday night

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 2-0 shutout victory at PNC Park, thanks to a big swing by center fielder Oneil Cruz.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to make it two straight against the Pirates on July 26 in the second game of their series in Pittsburgh.

The Detroit Tigers have had a historic season so far, but they would love to soon forget the history they just made in Pittsburgh. The Pirates’ roster is built to record a stat like this. No team has hit Paul Skenes and being victim to Oneil Cruz’s insane athleticism can happen any night.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburhg Pirates made one big change to their lineup for the second game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Liover Peguero takes over at second base from Nick Gonzales and will bat eighth for the Pirates against the Diamondbacks.

FAYETTEVILLE – Pittsburgh has signed former Arkansas third baseman Brent Iredale and also inked Razorback pitching signee McLane Moody of Fort Smith Northside.

The New York Yankees are exploring trade options seemingly everywhere, reportedly talking with the Pittsburgh Pirates about Oneil Cruz.

The Pirates claim they see the need to bolster their position player core through impactful trades. Whether they'll act on that is unclear.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will sell at the MLB Trade Deadline, with some of their best assets their long-term contracted players. Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller has received considerable interest from across the MLB and is one of the top trade targets at his position, thanks to his play and contract.

The shortstop market is thin this season, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have the best available, according the Mark Feinsand, with the trade deadline next week.