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PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 03: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) reacts after hitting a two-run home run to center field in the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Milwaukee
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Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates 6' 7” shortstop Oneil Cruz records hardest throw by an infielder this season in just his first Major League game
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PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 03: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) reacts after hitting a two-run home run to center field in the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Milwaukee
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Pirates calling up top prospect Oneil Cruz, a 6-foot-7 shortstop
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Oneil Cruz gets called up to Pirates
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The future draws closer for still evolving Pirates, Baseball
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Pirates hoping Cruz develops into everyday shortstop, Sports
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Pirates Rookie O'Neil Cruz Records Hardest Hit in Statcast History - Sports Illustrated
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Oneil Cruz Stats, Fantasy & News
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Growing pains almost completely behind them, the Pittsburgh Pirates eye contending in 2024, Sports
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Perrotto: Oneil Cruz on Verge of Taking Significant Step