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WATCH: Is Oneil Cruz's career in any long-term danger after
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Oneil Cruz discusses left ankle injury and recovery
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Jason Mackey: Pirates' 2022 season certainly frustrating but
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Oneil Cruz returns to Pirates clubhouse, begins rehab on fractured
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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz stops running due to soreness, return this
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Oneil Cruz's rehab of fractured left fibula has 'plateaued
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz initiates running program, marking final step
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Hoskins hopeful for potential October return for Phillies
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MLB Commentary: A healthy Oneil Cruz will be worth the wait until
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Optimism abounds with Oneil Cruz, Hayes/Reynolds close