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Cruz drives in two in opening day win
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Ke'Bryan Hayes has been unreal
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Winter meetings preview: Will deGrom deal preclude Rangers from chasing other free agents?
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Blue Jays showing interest in veteran Nelson Cruz
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Jason Mackey: Outlining the elements that should make this a busy offseason for the Pirates
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz shatters Statcast record that will make Giancarlo Stanton look twice
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point
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Some Breakout Hitter Candidates, Courtesy of Exit Velocity Percentiles
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Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates
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Francisco lindor sets home run record, win on Roberto Clemente Day