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Oneil Cruz's broken ankle overshadows Pirates' series-clinching win over White Sox
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Destin] Quite the scene breaking out here at PNC Park. Oneil Cruz slid awkwardly into home plate, which Zavala was partially blocking. Promoted the benches and bullpens to empty. Cruz is now
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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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The Pirates will be without Oneil Cruz for 4 months. Time for veterans to step up - The Athletic
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Pirates Rookie O'Neil Cruz Records Hardest Hit in Statcast History - Sports Illustrated
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Oneil Cruz undergoes surgery on fractured ankle
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Pittsburgh Pirates 1, Chicago White Sox 0: Classic pitching duel - South Side Sox
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz out for 4 months after surgery on fractured ankle - CBS Pittsburgh
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MLB Injured Report: Oneil Cruz Among Top Players to the IL