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MLB Final Scores: Pirates drop one to Orioles 7-4 - Bucs Dugout
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Oneil Cruz and the potential of the Pittsburgh Pirates
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Dozen games into Grapefruit League play, depth roster battles
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Pirates switch shortstops, adding Chris Owings, anticipate RHP
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Derek Shelton
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Bucco Blasts from Opening Weekend - Last Word On Baseball
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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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Pittsburgh Pirates Oneil Cruz (15) bats during a spring training
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Pirates' Derek Shelton excited about future of team
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Oneil Cruz is 6ft 7in and can blast a baseball 122mph. But can he
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Oneil Cruz homers in Pirates' loss to Braves