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Pirates dealt a 'big blow' as shortstop Oneil Cruz fractures ankle in home plate collision
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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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Oneil Cruz beginning to display promising future - Bucs Dugout
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz breaks record with 122.4 mile-per-hour rocket - The Boston Globe
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Oneil Cruz has hardest-hit ball recorded by MLB: 122.4 mph
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz shows off cannon arm, clocks fastest throw in MLB this season
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Absence of Oneil Cruz felt as Pirates lack offense, clear solution at shortstop
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Authorities: Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz had alcohol in system at time of fatal crash
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures left ankle, out indefinitely
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Analysis: Pirates must figure out how to solve Oneil Cruz equation
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Oneil Cruz steals show as Pirates put future on display in victory over Mets
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Pirates option Oneil Cruz, reassign 3 former 1st-rounders in 1st spring cuts
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz often seems lost at the plate. How can he break through? - The Athletic