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Benches clear after Cruz's injury, 04/09/2023
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New Perspective Helping Travis Swaggerty Fuel His Climb Toward Pittsburgh
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Sporadic offensive outbursts can't mask Pirates' broader issues
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Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates - August 19, 2022 - Redleg Nation
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Pirates mailbag: Which of the marquee prospects will break camp with team in 2023? - The Athletic
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz waits his turn in the batting cage before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Stock Photo
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Oneil Cruz injury video: Benches clear between Pirates, White Sox
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Oneil Cruz, Jack Suwinski, Diego Castillo crush home runs into record book - Bucs Dugout
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Oneil Cruz is 6ft 7in and can blast a baseball 122mph. But can he play?, Pittsburgh Pirates