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Pirates renew Oneil Cruz's contract - Bucs Dugout
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Out Until August After Ankle
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Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz rips 122.4 mph liner, hardest
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Oneil Cruz Pittsburgh Pirates hardest-hit ball in Statcast era
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Perrotto: Oneil Cruz on Verge of Taking Significant Step
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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz sets Statcast record with 122.4 mph exit velocity
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Oneil Cruz finds no sympathy from fans after questionable slide