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Oneil Cruz talks injury, recovery and how his desire to return to Pirates is stronger than ever
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Oneil Cruz injury sparks bench-clearing White Sox-Pirates brawl (Video)
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Rookie Oneil Cruz Awes With Ridiculous Throw, Pop In Viral Videos
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Amid the losses, Pittsburgh Pirates believe end of overhaul is in sight
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Oneil Cruz is 6ft 7in and can blast a baseball 122mph. But can he play?, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz shows off cannon arm, clocks fastest throw in MLB this season
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WATCH: Pirates Oneil Cruz hits Three-Run Homer off Mets Jacob deGrom - Fastball
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The Pirates will be without Oneil Cruz for 4 months. Time for veterans to step up - The Athletic
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Oneil Cruz Finding Consistency of Late
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Analysis: Pirates must figure out how to solve Oneil Cruz equation