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With good friend Oneil Cruz out, Rodolfo Castro has given Pirates production at shortstop
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Pirates A to Z: Rodolfo Castro improved play after lessons with demotion, call-up incidents
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Pirates 2021 Season Preview: Infield - Bucs Dugout
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Cardinals' magic number cut to 16 but it was nothing they did in another loss to weak team
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If Oneil's not here, he's the right guy:' Rodolfo Castro filling big shoes by not being the hero
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Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates
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Pirates mailbag: Positive signs abound, but is a collapse coming? - The Athletic
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Dejan Kovacevic: See, THIS is why the Pirates' youth is worthy of front-office support
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If Oneil's not here, he's the right guy:' Rodolfo Castro filling big shoes by not being the hero
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2023 MLB Season Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates – M-SABR
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Is the Pirates' Hot Start Sustainable?
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Rodolfo Castro Gets First Crack at Shortstop in Place of Cruz (+)
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With good friend Oneil Cruz out, Rodolfo Castro has given Pirates production at shortstop
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Offseason outlook for the Pirates
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point - Newsday