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WATCH: The Pirates did not trade their two best pitchers. Was that the right move?
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WATCH: The Pirates did not trade their two best pitchers. Was that the right move?
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MLB on X: Oneil Cruz is not lacking confidence. 👀 (Via @TheAthleticMLB) / X
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WATCH: The Pirates did not trade their two best pitchers. Was that the right move?
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MLB lockout ends as MLBPA, owners reach CBA agreement: Five takeaways with baseball set to return
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Worst Pirates Trades Ever: Jason Bay for prospects - Bucs Dugout
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MLB vs. players union: What is MLBPA fighting for with lockout likely after CBA expires?
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Red Sox Acquire Chris Sale In Exchange For Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Two Others - MLB Trade Rumors
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Worst Pirates Trades Ever: Jason Bay for prospects - Bucs Dugout
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Bob Nutting complains that new CBA didn't benefit Pirates as team prepares for another bottom-five payroll
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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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The Pirates may have committed the biggest error in baseball history - Bucs Dugout