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Column Pirates poised for minor improvement in 2023, still won't contend for postseason - The Pitt News
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Focused on the mission' for months, Oneil Cruz is back with Pirates and ready for majors
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Pirates' prospect Oneil Cruz is long-term fantasy baseball option
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Analysis: Whether it's power or speed, replacing Oneil Cruz will be no small task for Pirates
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Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz on rise to MLB
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MLB world reacts to Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz smashing a home run against Washington Nationals
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Man's gonna be a superstar! 122.4 is crazy - MLB Twitter in disbelief after Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz records hardest-hit ball in Statcast history
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Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly
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Pirates promote top prospect Oneil Cruz, giving 1st glimpse of 6-foot-7 shortstop
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Baseball America lists Oneil Cruz as Pirates' top prospect in latest ranking - Bucs Dugout
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz eyes late summer return from broken ankle - ESPN
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Pirates: Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1