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Analysis: Pirates' decision to keep Oneil Cruz in minors
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Pirates call up Oneil Cruz
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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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Pirates SS O'Neil Cruz's 2023 return gets cast in doubt after
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With Pirates SS Oneil Cruz out, Rodolfo Castro 'ready for whatever
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Pirates prospect adjusting on the fly
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Oneil Cruz injured on home plate collision, leads to Pirates-White
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Oneil Cruz can play shortstop today, but later is a question
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures ankle on home-plate slide vs
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Hayes-led Pirates rally past Braves
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Baseball has never seen anyone like Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz
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Pirates' prospect Oneil Cruz is long-term fantasy baseball option