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Paul Zeise: Pirates won't survive if Mitch Keller and Roansy Contreras don't get back on track
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2022 Winter Meetings Notebook: Cade Cavalli 'Penciled In' To Nationals Starting Rotation — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Pirates score 6 in 3rd to chase Strider and then hold off the Braves 7-6 after rain delay - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Stats, Stats and More Stats, Rookie Coaches with Shared Experience, Best Shootout Goalies
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It's frustrating': Braves showcase dynamic offense against Mitch Keller, as Pirates drop series opener
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Bailey's 4 RBIs on 24th birthday lead Giants to 14-4 rout, drop Pirates under .500 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Andre Jackson stands out for the Pirates (in a good way) as Pittsburgh beats Kansas City
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Johan Rojas wanted in on a World Series. A year later, he delivered to send the Phillies back to the playoffs.
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Pirates' Rich Hill improves, but loses to Astros - The Boston Globe