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Pirates expect Jung Ho Kang to return this weekend
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Pirates place Jung Ho Kang on the restricted list, and here's what
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Jung Ho Kang, working his way back toward the majors, says he is
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Jung Ho Kang set to Play in the Dominican Winter League
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The rise, and the shame, of Jung Ho Kang
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The Pirates don't expect Jung Ho Kang to be back in 2018
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Pirates and Jung Ho Kang are hoping for a comeback
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Hey, that's Jung Ho Kang in the stands!
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Kang Jung-ho to rejoin Pirates after missing 2 years
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Perrotto: One Part of Ji Hwan Bae's Game Not Lost in Translation
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Jung Ho Kang, Pirates infielder, receives suspended prison
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Pirates GM not expecting to get Jung Ho Kang back
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Pirates turn triple play, rally past Cardinals
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St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates still battling for
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Rehab updates: Kang expected to return Monday, Cole in line to
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Beyond Cutch: Pirates sailing toward playoffs thanks to Cervelli, Kang