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Ronald Acuña homers, steals 50th base in Braves' 11-5 win over Brewers - ABC News
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Blue Jays deal Kendrys Morales to Oakland
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Pirates sign veteran speedster Dee Strange-Gordon to minor league contract
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Jay Bruce announces retirement 2021
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Professional hitter: MSUB slugger Daniel Cipriano about much more than the long ball
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Orioles news: relief pitcher signed to minor league contract
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Atlanta Braves sign former Pirates pitcher Jason Grilli
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Pirates' Paul Skenes makes first pro start
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Phillies sign infielder Neil Walker to minor-league deal
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Wikipedia
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Bryce Harper homers in the 7th inning and leads the playoff-bound Phillies past the Pirates 7-6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Analysis: Taking a closer look at how the Pirates could approach minor league call-ups this season