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Pittsburgh Pirates - Wikipedia
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Perrotto: McDonald emerging as Bucs' ace
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John Perrotto's Portfolio
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Pirates rookies show off in win over Phillies
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Ben Cherington is Keeping It Real
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Paul Skenes the Person: Why the First Overall Pick Stands Out
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Perrotto: My Pittsburgh Pirates Top 30 Prospects List
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Growing pains almost completely behind them, the Pittsburgh Pirates eye contending in 2024, Sports Ap
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Pirates: 3 bold predictions for 2023 MLB season as Spring Training begins
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Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington believes team making progress
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New Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Derek Shelton Might Need Hazmat Suit
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Organizational report: Pirates' breakout season raises the bar
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Is Derek Shelton the right fit for the Pirates moving forward? - Bucs Dugout
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