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Oneil Cruz homers in Pirates' Spring Training game
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Fraley's two-run HR into Allegheny lifts Reds past Pirates
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How tall is Oneil Cruz? Pirates shortstop is anything but a 'short' stop, rivaling Aaron Judge's height
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history
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Pirates' extra-inning loss to Marlins on Sunday deserves a deeper look
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Oneil Cruz is inching closer to returning for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023
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The Impending Doom Facing Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz - FanBuzz
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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball in recorded history at 122.4mph
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Pirates Oneil Cruz rehab from broken ankle nears midway point
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point - NBC Sports
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz makes history with 122.4 MPH single