But, is this breakout for real? MLB.com's Bill Ladson provided two key reasons why Pirates fans should believe that this breakout is for-real, and not a mirage. "It helps that Cruz is hitting left-handers, going 10-for-24 (.417) with three homers against them entering Saturday's action," Ladson writes.

Oneil Cruz's Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Tampa Bay Rays on April 18 at 4:05 p.m. ET, and will see starter Drew Rasmussen on the mound.