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Oneil Cruz lives up to hype in first Pirates game of the season
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Oneil Cruz
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Pirates Oneil Cruz rehab from broken ankle nears midway point
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz eyes late summer return from broken ankle - ESPN
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Tipsheet: Liberatore follows impressive spring training with
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Oneil Cruz in good spirits as rehab continues; Pirates promote
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Pirates Rookie O'Neil Cruz Records Hardest Hit in Statcast History
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Bryan Reynolds signs extension with Pirates
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken