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MLB Has a Real-Life Create-a-Player in Pirates' Rookie Oneil Cruz
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Oneil Cruz strives for 30-30 season in 2023
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz broke Statcast — again! 'It sounded like a bomb
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WHACK! Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz rips 122.4 mph liner
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Pirates A to Z: Oneil Cruz broke Statcast records, sets sights on
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Oneil Cruz reaches highest exit velocity ever recorded
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Oneil Cruz BREAKS MLB RECORD Hardest Hit Batted Ball 122.4 MPH
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Braves drill slumping Pirates 14-2, complete 3-game sweep
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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball in