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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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Oneil Cruz threw this about 1000 mph to end the game!
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Oneil Cruz is raw, talented and the latest test for Altoona's coaching staff - The Athletic
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Pirates prospect adjusting on the fly News, Sports, Jobs - Weirton Daily Times
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The Argument Against Oneil Cruz
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Off The Bat: Oneil Cruz on his time away from the game, what he's learned and upcoming battles with Elly De La Cruz
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Mets Control Their Destiny in Division Race With Braves - The New York Times
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Cruz continues to punish Brewers in Pirates' 4-2 victory
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A longtime developmental target for Pirates, Oneil Cruz's defense has exceeded expectations thus far
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The Impending Doom Facing Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz - FanBuzz
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Pirates phenom Oneil Cruz sets mark for MLB's hardest-hit ball - The Washington Post