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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz slides into third, beating the throw to Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 24, 2022, in
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In Pittsburgh, Pirates' overhaul gains momentum by the day - Seattle Sports
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Cruz to miss at least two months after surgery on ankle
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MLB Injured Report: Oneil Cruz Among Top Players to the IL
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Pittsburgh Pirates Star Rehabbing Injury and Has Good Chance to Return This Season - Fastball
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White Sox players, manager react to Oneil Cruz's collision at home plate, ensuing 'altercation
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz out at least 4 months with broken ankle
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With Pirates SS Oneil Cruz out, Rodolfo Castro 'ready for whatever position they need me to play
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Oneil Cruz Expected To Miss Four Months Due To Ankle Surgery - MLB Trade Rumors
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Oneil Cruz returns to Pirates clubhouse, begins rehab on fractured ankle
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Benches clear as Pirates' Cruz awkwardly slides home colliding with White Sox's Zavala
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Oneil Cruz Hits First Major League Home Run In 6-3 Loss To Reds In Pirates' Season Finale - CBS Pittsburgh
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Towering Pirates shortstop aims for big league spot
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With good friend Oneil Cruz out, Rodolfo Castro has given Pirates production at shortstop