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Joe Starkey: The electricity went out on Roansy Contreras and Luis
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Analysis: Pirates' pitching plans gain clarity with recent DFAs, but plenty of questions remain
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Joe Starkey: The electricity went out on Roansy Contreras and Luis Ortiz. What happened?
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Joe Starkey: Alarm bells sound around Pirates rotation
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Pirates mailbag: Who will be the first significant call-ups in 2023?
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The Pirates fell to the Marlins by a score of 6-4 - Thu, Jun 22 @ 06:40 PM EDT : r/buccos
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Analysis: Thin on pitching depth, helping Roansy Contreras find himself an integral task for Pirates
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Jason Mackey's Pirates chat transcript: 03.20.23
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Leave a good impression': Luis Ortiz, Jared Triolo deliver during Pirates' victory against Phillies
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Analysis: Thin on pitching depth, helping Roansy Contreras find himself an integral task for Pirates
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Joe Starkey: The Pirates need one man in particular to start competing
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Joe Starkey: Alarm bells sound around Pirates rotation
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Off The Bat: With 2023 season winding down, several crucial questions remain for Pirates
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Pirates farm director discusses trio of prized pitchers, top prospects
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Analysis: How moves at trade deadline will reshape Pirates' clubhouse dynamic