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Top overall draft pick Paul Skenes gets record $9.2 million
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The Pirate Problem – Welcome to Dancoland
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Are Pittsburgh Pirates' Extension Targets Worthy Of Long-Term Deals?
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Is Derek Shelton the right fit for the Pirates moving forward
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Perrotto: There is a Perfect Job Out There for Don Kelly
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Marcano's first slam, Ortiz's first win power Pirates past Rangers
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Perrotto: Ben Cherington is Keeping It Real
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Perrotto: Pirates Give Old Familiar Formula Yet Another Shot
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Organizational report: 'It's good to be a Pirate again
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Pirates rookies show off in win over Phillies
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Perrotto: Pirates Starting to Run Low on Next Men Up
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Perrotto: The Pirates' Biggest Need is Glaringly Obvious
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Osvaldo Bido Escapes Early Jam as Pirates Blank Angels 3-0
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Pirates rookies show off in win over Phillies
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