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WATCH: Pittsburgh Pirates Have Themselves to Blame for Oneil Cruz Injury - Fastball
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Pirates Prospects Daily: Travis Swaggerty Making A Run For A Roster Spot - Pirates Prospects
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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
Oneil Cruz sparks win in 2022 Pirates debut
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WATCH: Pittsburgh Pirates Have Themselves to Blame for Oneil Cruz Injury - Fastball
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For years, the only good thing about the Pirates was their ballpark. Now, the team is also worth a look. - The Boston Globe
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Oneil Cruz's 416-foot home run not enough in Pirates' 4-2 loss to Cubs
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Off The Bat: Has the Pirates offense really taken steps forward in 2023?
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Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds named NL Player of the Week - Bucs Dugout
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Oneil Cruz makes impact in MLB debut
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NL Central June in review - Pinstripe Alley
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Analysis: Pirates' decision to keep Oneil Cruz in minors frustrating for fans, difficult to untangle
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Oneil Cruz Has Hardest-hit Ball Recorded by MLB: 122.4 Mph – NBC10 Philadelphia
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Highlight] Benches clear in the White Sox-Pirates game after Oneil Cruz and Seby Zavala collide at the plate : r/baseball
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Pirates mailbag: Could they upgrade at catcher? Will Oneil Cruz arrive this week? - The Athletic
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Pirates Rookie O'Neil Cruz Records Hardest Hit in Statcast History - Sports Illustrated