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Oneil Cruz swings, the ball touching his bat on the sweet spot just in front of home plate.

Bonk! This Ball Went Somewhere New!

David Roth

White Sox infielder Lenyn Sosa upends Twins outfielder Byron Buxton in a collision near second base on April 12, 2023.

The White Sox Are The Most Dangerous Team In Baseball*

Lauren Theisen

Oneil Cruz, Pirates Suffer Devastating Injury

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 20: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on against the Chicago Cubs during the game at PNC Park on June 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

The Oneil Cruz Show Is Here

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