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Pirates Odds to Win 2023 World Series, NL Central, Make Playoffs
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The Pirates Have Finally Extended Bryan Reynolds As They Dish Out Their First $100 Million Contract In Franchise History
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After 1,154 games in the minor leagues, Drew Maggi makes his MLB debut : NPR
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The day the Pirates fielded the first all-Black and Latino lineup
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Best shortstops in Pirates history
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MLB Power Rankings Week 9: Where every team stands entering June - ESPN
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Pittsburgh Pirates Mark 50 Years Since Historic All-Black And -Latino Lineup
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Best Pirates players by uniform number
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MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 heading into All-Star break?! - ESPN