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WATCH: Pittsburgh Pirates Have Themselves to Blame for Oneil Cruz
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Despite questions, locking in Oneil Cruz should be a priority for
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Loss of Oneil Cruz, frustration over play overshadows Pirates win
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Ron Cook: Mitch Keller's 'big-boy start' just what the Pirates
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MLB Has a Real-Life Create-a-Player in Pirates' Rookie Oneil Cruz
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Pirates' prospect Oneil Cruz is long-term fantasy baseball option
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Analysis: Pirates could send important message by finally
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Loss of Oneil Cruz, frustration over play overshadows Pirates win
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Oneil Cruz, Ke'Bryan Hayes added to 40-man
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Demilio: Oneil Cruz Value Becomes Even More Apparent in 2023
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