June 25, 2022: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) waits on deck during the MLB game between Pittsburg Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays St. Petersburg, FL. Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Pittsburg

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz (15) is introduced before the Pirates home opener baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh, Friday, April, 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Stock Photo - Alamy

Oneil Cruz Homers on Opening Day Reds vs. Pirates Highlights (3/30/23)

Pittsburgh, USA. June 25, 2022: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) waits on deck during the MLB game between Pittsburg Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays St. Petersburg, FL. Tampa Bay Rays defeat

Oneil Cruz Homers on Opening Day Reds vs. Pirates Highlights (3/30/23)

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz chases down a ground out by Boston Red Sox's Justin Turner during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz (15) is injured as he is tagged out attempting to score by Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh, USA. June 25, 2022: Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) catches the ball for an out during the MLB game between Pittsburg Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays St. Petersburg