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Pittsburgh Pirates fans react to shortstop Oneil Cruz likely being sidelined for four months after surgery on fractured ankle: Currently dead inside
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Oneil Cruz is inching closer to returning for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023
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Profar's go-ahead single lifts surging Rockies by struggling Pirates 4-3
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Pirates gush over Oneil Cruz's incredible throw to first base during victory over Cubs
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Profar's go-ahead single lifts surging Rockies by struggling Pirates 4-3
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Pirates don't expect Oneil Cruz's injury will force him to move off shortstop in long term - The Athletic
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Pirates Rookie O'Neil Cruz Records Hardest Hit in Statcast History - Sports Illustrated
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Nesbitt: A look at the Pirates players most likely to be traded - The Athletic
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Oneil Cruz undergoes surgery on fractured ankle
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Analysis: Pirates must figure out how to solve Oneil Cruz equation
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Woodruff dominates, Brewers handle Pirates 7-3 Wisconsin News - Bally Sports
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures left ankle, out indefinitely