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Josh VanMeter on having to step up as emergency catcher, how
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Off The Bat: Endy Rodriguez going the extra mile to strengthen
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Josh VanMeter Stats, Fantasy & News
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Pirates call on emergency catcher Josh VanMeter
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Pirates mailbag: Biggest surprise? Disappointment? Time to show a
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D-Backs trade Josh VanMeter to Pittsburgh Pirates
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MLB trade deadline 2020: Winners and losers on a wild day
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Off The Bat: Endy Rodriguez going the extra mile to strengthen