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Eric Hinske - Wikipedia
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Ranking the all-time No. 1 Draft picks
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NL-best Pirates win 7th straight for best start in 31 years - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Former Cleveland Guardian & Pittsburgh Pirate Yu Chang finds new MLB home
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MLB talent at each position in 2023, ranked
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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates by John McCollister, Steve Blass - Ebook
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Biggest postseason comebacks
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Pirates lose composure, Rays take advantage to clinch series win
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Mirroring rest of MLB, Pirates pitchers throwing fewer fastballs
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Rangers Should Terrify MLB's Remaining Playoff Teams - Sports Illustrated
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Brewers' Burnes nearly faints in sweltering heat, fans 13 in 1-0 win over Reds
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All-time Sports Illustrated baseball preview issue cover appearances - NJ Baseball
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Pittsburgh Pirates Mathematically Eliminated From Playoff Contention After Cubs Win - Fastball
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Pirates visit Rays in battle of MLB's two best teams