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Ke'Bryan Hayes signs extension with Pirates
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Saunders: Ten Predictions for the 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates
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MLBbro Ke'Bryan Hayes Gets The Biggest Bag In Pittsburgh Pirates
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Source: Pirates sign Ke'Bryan Hayes to record-setting contract
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A huge confidence boost': Ke'Bryan Hayes given largest contract in
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Pirates by Position: Ke'Bryan Hayes dazzles at 3B but has yet to
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Pittsburgh Pirates, Ke'Bryan Hayes agrees to eight-year contract
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Analysis: Why Ke'Bryan Hayes' defense could make his extension a
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A huge confidence boost': Ke'Bryan Hayes given largest contract in
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Analysis: Why Ke'Bryan Hayes' defense could make his extension a
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MLB offseason tracker: Blue Jays add Chad Green to bullpen MLB
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Bob Nutting: Front-loading Ke'Bryan Hayes' contract 'intentional
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Analysis: Signing Ke'Bryan Hayes to a long-term extension would
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Evaluating your Pirates trade proposals involving Ke'Bryan Hayes
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After Ke'Bryan Hayes gets record-setting extension, will the