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Oneil Cruz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Growing pains almost completely behind them, the Pittsburgh Pirates eye contending in 2024
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Do our best to get back': Despite setback, Oneil Cruz hopes to play for Pirates this season
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Baseball has never seen anyone like Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz - The Boston Globe
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Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Top 38 IL stashes suggest Nick Lodolo, Oneil Cruz could be worth the wait
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Williams: How Can the Pirates Replace Oneil Cruz? - Pirates Prospects
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Analysis: Pirates pass on star power to prioritize development of 'unicorn' prospect Oneil Cruz
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Oneil Cruz is inching closer to returning for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023
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2023 MLB Fantasy: Which Shortstops Can You Target with Oneil Cruz Out? - New Baseball Media
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Pirates' outfield surplus, Oneil Cruz's injury: Reading between the lines - The Athletic
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz Out for 2023 amid Leg Injury; Expected Return for Spring Training, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Oneil Cruz is the first 6-foot-7 shortstop you've ever seen. He might not be the last
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MLB News: Pirates shortstop Oniel Cruz officially out remainder of 2023 season - Bucs Dugout
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz has timeline for return after undergoing ankle surgery following nasty collision
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Oneil Cruz sent down, won't make Opening Day roster