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MLB executives weigh in on Pirates' hot start
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Oneil Cruz, Jack Suwinski, Diego Castillo crush home runs into record book - Bucs Dugout
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With no specific return date in mind, Pirates Ke'Bryan Hayes, Oneil Cruz continue to rehab injuries
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Derek Shelton
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Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop sensation, is like if Giannis Antetokounmpo played baseball.
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Future shortstop? Outfielder? Regardless, Pirates' Oneil Cruz faces pivotal year - The Athletic
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Oneil Cruz working hard to stay at shortstop for Pirates, remain baseball's biggest oddity
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Oneil Cruz has hardest-hit ball recorded by MLB: 122.4 mph
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How Oneil Cruz, Jack Suwinski and 2 more Pirates youngsters must improve in 2023 - The Athletic
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz has wild 2022 debut to remember
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Reds prospect Elly De La Cruz still soaring after incredible big league debut - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz returning soon? - Bucs Dugout
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Oneil Cruz working hard to stay at shortstop for Pirates, remain baseball's biggest oddity