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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen collects 2,000th career hit vs. Mets - The Athletic
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Andrew McCutchen is returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates
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Drew Maggi makes long-awaited MLB debut for Pirates
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Important Pirates Storylines to Watch
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In-Depth: The stories behind Andrew McCutchen's most iconic hits on path to 2,000
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Andrew McCutchen on his Pittsburgh legacy, Ke'Bryan Hayes and the ongoing rebuild
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Mets stop 7-game skid, beat Pirates 5-1 behind Canha's 3 RBIs
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I still want to be here': Andrew McCutchen addresses report of possible trade scenario
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Andrew McCutchen returning to Pirates on 1-year deal - ESPN
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Andrew McCutchen receives incredible ovation from Pirates crowd in home opener: 'Definitely was welling up