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Amid the losses, Pirates believe end of overhaul is in sight
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David Bednar blows save as Pirates fall to Braves despite hitting
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Pirates blow 4-run lead, fail to deliver clutch hits in loss to
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Where we're at': Pirates bemoan myriad mistakes as they wrap up
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The Pirates Are Projected For a Losing Season in 2022, But It
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Pivetta throws 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
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Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager Clint Hurdle after second half
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Takeaways: Atlanta drops Thursday afternoon's game four to the
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Three Under-the-Radar Breakout Candidates
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Pirates erase 4-run deficit; defeat Braves 7-5 to split series – WPXI