Cruz, a 21-year-old prospect at the time, allegedly rear-ended a motorcycle at high speed on a Dominican Republic highway, killing all three riders in an incident that independent outlet ProPublica reports was solved by paying off victims' families with the help of a fixer.

Pirates make roster move

PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Wilber Dotel (1-4, 4.41 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (9-10, 3.91 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 152 strikeouts)

Eric Samulski breaks down the news that Pirates starting pitcher, Braxton Ashcraft, has been placed on 15-day IL and what that means for the team as the regular season winds down.

The Pirates optioned Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Simon had just been recalled Sunday and received only one plate appearance this week. He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) from the injured list.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs will face each other in a weekend series between two teams trending in opposite directions. The Pirates have won four st

Rafael Flores Jr. is batting fourth and playing first base for the Pirates against the Cubs on Friday.

The Pirates activated O'Hearn (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list Friday.