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Cruz Control: Pirates prospect set to bring spark to hungry fanbase - Bucs Dugout
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Oneil Cruz is the first 6-foot-7 shortstop you've ever seen. He might not be the last
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Oneil Cruz has come out of the gates a better defensive shortstop than many expected
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This is no tall tale: Oneil Cruz is the Pirates' 'unicorn' at shortstop - The Athletic
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz has wild 2022 debut to remember
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Young Star Will Not Return in 2023 Because of Nasty Injury - Fastball
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point - NBC Sports
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Baseball has never seen anyone like Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz - The Boston Globe
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Oneil Cruz sparks win in 2022 Pirates debut
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WATCH: Pittsburgh Pirates Star Breaks Ankle, Likely Out For Season? - Fastball
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures ankle on home-plate slide vs. White Sox; benches clear
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz Stands Out While Standing Tall – OutKick
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Oneil Cruz has come out of the gates a better defensive shortstop than many expected
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures left ankle, out indefinitely