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Pirates quietly approaching end of long stretch of futility
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Pirates reliever Yohan Ramirez endearing himself to teammates with
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We're going to battle': Josh Palacios' birthday walk-off caps wild
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Twins 2, Pirates 0: Go Figure - Twinkie Town
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Bob Friend, 88, Mainstay of Pirates Team That Stunned Yanks, Dies
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Former Fox Lane star Henry Davis makes return to New York with Pirates
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With good friend Oneil Cruz out, Rodolfo Castro has given Pirates
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Teammate by David Ross
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LSU baseball coach '1,000%' confident Pirates' Paul Skenes could
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Pittsburgh Pirates fans embrace playoff team – The Denver Post
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Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los