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Baseball notes: Andrew McCutchen returns to Pirates
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Andrew McCutchen records career hit 2,000 in Pirates-Mets game
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Potanko: McCutchen's Leadership Crucial Element to Success
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Perrotto: Not Just a Sentimental Journey for Andrew McCutchen (+)
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Pirates, Andrew McCutchen Agree to Contract Extension - MLB Daily Dish
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The Pirates believe Andrew McCutchen can help them in 2024 after recovery from Achilles injury - Newsday
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MLB notes: Pirates star Andrew McCutchen laughs off leaked pay stub
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Andrew McCutchen's homer, 9th-inning single boosts Brewers past Pirates for series sweep
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Pittsburgh Pirates Best Offseason Decision Is Keeping Andrew McCutchen
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Three Thoughts: Time has come to drop McCutchen in batting order