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David Bednar - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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2023 MLB trade deadline takeaways: AL West goes all in; Mets pivot to hard sell; first-place teams stay quiet
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Padres pregame: A day off for Juan Soto, both catchers start, long time coming for Taylor Kohlwey - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Pittsburgh Pirates send 1B Carlos Santana to the Brewers
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MLB trade deadline: Dodgers pursue Pirates' Felipe Vazquez - Los Angeles Times
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New name takes over as Pirates closer, but player remains the same
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Andrew McCutchen Is Thriving in Return to Pittsburgh Pirates - The New York Times
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Pittsburgh Pirates send 1B Carlos Santana to the Brewers - NBC Sports
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Pirates 2022 Season Previews: Relief pitchers - Bucs Dugout
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