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Off The Bat: Oneil Cruz honors namesake — a Yankees legend — with his passion and humility
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Meet Oneil Cruz: MLB's Most Intriguing Prospect, by Chris Meglio
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Oneil Cruz sparks win in 2022 Pirates debut
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Oneil Cruz's unique ability on display with 'amazing' line-drive homer
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Pirates call up Oneil Cruz: Top prospect will make the jump to the big leagues from Triple-A Indianapolis - DraftKings Network
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Rodolfo Castro May Be Promoted Before Oneil Cruz
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz hits hardest ball ever measured by MLB's Statcast
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Oneil Cruz sparks win in 2022 Pirates debut
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz breaks MLB Statcast with hardest hit ever recorded
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Pirates gush over Oneil Cruz's incredible throw to first base during victory over Cubs
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So Far, Breaking Balls are Breaking Oneil Cruz - Pirates Prospects
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Oneil Cruz sh**s on baseballs,” “Bro hits the ball over 100 mph with ease” - MLB Twitter reacts after Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz shows off his raw power with a 431-foot home
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Pirates' prospect Oneil Cruz is long-term fantasy baseball option
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Blight Madris' breakthrough adding to Pirates' youthful energy
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