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Oneil Cruz homers, but Pirates fall short against Mets
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Derek Shelton on Oneil Cruz injury, a fractured left ankle
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Pirates star Oneil Cruz suffers major injury on play at plate
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Why Oneil Cruz has struggled recently and how he's trying to work
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Oneil Cruz Won't Return to Pirates This Season
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Pirates' outfield surplus, Oneil Cruz's injury: Reading between
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Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid
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Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid - WTOP
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Oneil Cruz injury: Pirates SS leaves game vs. Red Sox after
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Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly - The
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz suffers brutal injury on play at plate vs
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Pirates Oneil Cruz fractures left ankle
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Pirates dealt a 'big blow' as shortstop Oneil Cruz fractures ankle
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Oneil Cruz named top slugger in system, as Pirates honor four
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