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MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates clinch first playoff spot since 1992
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The Pirates fans give Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto an earful, causing
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Pirates rip Reds to advance
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Pirates shut out Marlins in season finale to finish with 14-game
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MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 Teams Stand on Opening Day
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Baseball preview: National League capsules, odds, stats and storylines
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MLB Power Rankings: A's coming back to life in time for playoff
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Blackout for Reds, as Pirates Move On - The New York Times
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Pirates beat Reds 6-2 in NL wild-card game