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World Series: 1979 Pirates, 1985 Royals and 2016 Cubs Recount Overcoming 3-1 Deficits - The New York Times
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MLB 2023 preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams - ESPN
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Vince Velasquez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Analysis: Lessons abound after Pirates suffer series sweep courtesy of red-hot Rays
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Kyle Schwarber homers as Philadelphia Phillies top Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-1
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Series preview: Pirates vs. Rays - Bucs Dugout
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Nationals vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Wednesday [9/13/2023]
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30 years after Sid Bream's slide, the Pirates still can't escape the fallout