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Why does MLB only have 4 playoff teams in each league when the other 3 major sports have at least 6? - Quora
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WATCH: The Pirates did not trade their two best pitchers. Was that the right move?
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Worst Pirates Trades Ever: Jason Bay for prospects - Bucs Dugout
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It's a new CBA, but the same baseball inequality
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PLAY BALL! MLB owners and players reach agreement on a new CBA - Bless You Boys
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WATCH: The Pirates did not trade their two best pitchers. Was that the right move?
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Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball is Back! CBA Negotiations End! Reactions & Thoughts w/ Adam Bittner
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Baseball is back! MLB, Players' Union agree to new CBA - Bucs Dugout
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Worst Pirates Trades Ever: Jason Bay for prospects - Bucs Dugout
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Stephen Strasburg's Retirement Ceremony Canceled - MLB Trade Rumors
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The Pirates may have committed the biggest error in baseball history - Bucs Dugout
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These are the 3 biggest issues that could push MLB into a lockout