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Pirates to recall SS Oneil Cruz, select Bligh Madris
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz understands both lofty ceiling and potential
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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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Pirates Fast 5: Oneil Cruz punishes a bat, Albert Pujols punishes
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WATCH: Pittsburgh Pirates Have Themselves to Blame for Oneil Cruz
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Oneil Cruz accidentally launches bat deep into stands
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz often seems lost at the plate. How can
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Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates 6' 7” shortstop Oneil Cruz records
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz often seems lost at the plate. How can
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz breaks MLB Statcast with hardest hit
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The Pirates will be without Oneil Cruz for 4 months. Time for