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Meet the Savannah Bananas, who wow fans and have MLB's attention
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Growing pains almost completely behind them, the Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Pirates enjoying status as MLB's early season surprise
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Miguel Andujar and Joshua Palacios drive in three runs apiece as
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Pirates take advantage of a fortunate bounce to slip by Yankees 3
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After promoting pair of 1st-round picks, Pirates turn attention to
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Jordan Walker carries Jackie Robinson's legacy as one of MLB's
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Bryan Reynolds Wraps Up Extension With Pirates
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Young Bucs' Show No Fear Against Mighty Braves
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Baseball has never seen anyone like Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz
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It was crazy': Pirates complete largest comeback in franchise