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Pirates' Oneil Cruz has unlimited potential. His upside: Baseball Giannis
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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball in recorded history at 122.4mph
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One prospect from each MLB team who will make an impact in 2022
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Pirates option top SS prospect Oneil Cruz to Triple-A
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MLB Power Rankings: No. 1 Dodgers living up to the hype National News - Bally Sports
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Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly
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Does Aaron Judge's Size Make Him Injury Prone? - The New York Times
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Pirates phenom Oneil Cruz sets mark for MLB's hardest-hit ball - The Washington Post
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Oneil Cruz Opening Day MISSILE!!! Demolishes this homer half way up the bleachers!
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MLB Power Rankings: No. 1 Dodgers living up to the hype National News - Bally Sports
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Predicting Each MLB Team's Face of the Franchise in 2025, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Watch: Pirates rookie SS Oneil Cruz makes history with 122.4 MPH single