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Oneil Cruz called up by Pirates
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Now's the time': Pirates call up No. 3 prospect Oneil Cruz
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Report: Pirates No. 3 prospect Oneil Cruz involved in deadly collision
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Oneil Cruz shows off arm in debut
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Oneil Cruz Height: How tall is the Dominican sensation?
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Oneil Cruz injury video: Benches clear between Pirates, White Sox
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Aaron Judge and Oneil Cruz compared on MLB Twitter as to who is BIG - “Both will be yankees” “Judge would still snap him in half”
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Oneil Cruz's rehab of fractured left fibula has 'plateaued,' return to play for Pirates in 2023 in doubt
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history