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Itching to get back': A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin set to pitch in for Pirates' home opener - The Athletic
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AJ Burnett, Russell Martin will reconnect for ceremonial first
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AJ and Russell Martin back to relive a loud PNC Park
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A.J. Burnett to Throw First Pitch to Russell Martin at Pirates
Pirates home opener: AJ Burnett throws out first pitch
A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin to have Pirates reunion
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Itching to get back': A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin set to pitch in
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Analysis: Amid ample contract uncertainty, Bryan Reynolds
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Former all-star AJ Burnett to throw out first pitch for Pirates' 2023
First Pitch presented by SiriusXM: A.J. Burnett at the Home Opener
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Andrew McCutchen feels at home with Pirates at PNC Park
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A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin share laughs, memories and a pitch
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AJ Burnett and Russell Martin return home
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AJ Burnett, Russell Martin will reconnect for ceremonial first