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Andrew McCutchen's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates to 5-4 win, extends Athletics' road losing streak to 15
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Rookie McPherson in strange spot for Pirates
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Pirates 2012: 15-game improvement too much to ask for again
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Various Scenarios for Pirates at Trade Deadline
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Perrotto: Luis Ortiz Setting Up as Unlikely Success Story (+)
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Pirates end 7-game skid as Keller blanks Rockies on 4 hits, Sports
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After 13 years in the minors, Pirates' Maggi makes MLB debut
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COLUMN: Johnson opens career with lofty goals, Sports
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Suzuki hits 2 homers, Cubs spoil Pirates' home-opener, 2-1, Sports
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Perrotto: Pirates Did Their Best to Tune Out Distraction, Honor History