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Oneil Cruz sparks win in 2022 Pirates debut
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Analysis: Pirates' decision to keep Oneil Cruz in minors frustrating for fans, difficult to untangle
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Off The Bat: Oneil Cruz honors namesake — a Yankees legend — with his passion and humility
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Pittsburgh Pirates on X: Oneil Cruz is named after Paul O'Neill. This afternoon the two FaceTimed and Paul gave Oneil a signed jersey! / X
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Oneil Cruz's 416-foot home run not enough in Pirates' 4-2 loss to Cubs
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz breaks MLB Statcast with hardest hit ever recorded
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Pirates rookie sensation Oneil Cruz talks debut, throwing 100mph and more
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Analysis: Here are 23 (reasonably attainable) outcomes for 2023 that could really help the Pirates
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Analysis: Here are 23 (reasonably attainable) outcomes for 2023 that could really help the Pirates
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Pittsburgh Pirates on X: Oneil Cruz hit this 122.4 mph 🤯 That's the hardest hit ball in the Statcast era!!! / X
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Pirates 2022 season review: Infield - Bucs Dugout
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