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Jason Mackey: Why the Pirates shouldn't wait a minute longer to promote prospect Oneil Cruz
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Game #158: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
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Prospects added to 40-man Major League rosters
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Pirates Prospects Daily: The Next Step For Oneil Cruz - Pirates Prospects
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The Green Weenie: June 2018
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Michael Chavis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Gets a Record Extension from the Pirates
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After playing waiting game, Pirates No. 1 prospect Oneil Cruz arrives with plans to stay
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Pirates top prospect Oneil Cruz wants to get back to majors and stay there
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Dejan Kovacevic: All of the Pirates' winning will only beget more winning
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Winter ball roundup: Dominican Republic
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Pirates Prospects Daily: The Next Step For Oneil Cruz - Pirates Prospects
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