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            <title>Pirates | Will not rush Jeff Karstens</title>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said the team will not rush SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder)  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jose Tabata leaves game early</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789281-pirates-jose-tabata-leaves-game-early</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata (leg) left the game Sunday, May 27, because of cramping  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 13:04:55 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Josh Harrison's hitting streak ends</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789237-pirates-josh-harrison's-hitting-streak-ends</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Josh Harrison went 0-for-3 with a walk against the Chicago Cubs Saturday,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 11:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Kevin Correia hurls quality start Saturday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789236-pirates-kevin-correia-hurls-quality-start-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Kevin Correia allowed two runs on five hits over 6 1/3 innings  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 11:26:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan earns win Saturday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789235-pirates-joel-hanrahan-earns-win-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan (2-0) struck out two of the three batters he faced  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 11:26:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jeff Karstens to make rehab start Saturday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789096-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-make-rehab-start-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis Saturday,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 11:01:57 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | A.J. Burnett earns win Friday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789094-pirates-a.j.-burnett-earns-win-friday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (3-2) allowed six hits over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 10:56:16 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Josh Harrison has 10-game hitting streak</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789093-pirates-josh-harrison-has-10-game-hitting-streak</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Josh Harrison went 1-for-4 against the Chicago Cubs Friday, May 25, to  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 10:55:07 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan earns save Friday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789095-pirates-joel-hanrahan-earns-save-friday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan recorded his 11th save of the season against the Chicago  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 10:35:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Duke Welker promoted to AAA</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=789082-pirates-duke-welker-promoted-to-aaa</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates minor league P Duke Welker has been promoted from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 10:24:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Nate McLouth designated for assignment</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788990-pirates-nate-mclouth-designated-for-assignment</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated OF Nate McLouth for assignment. In a corresponding move, the  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:51:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Charlie Morton solid in defeat</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788667-pirates-charlie-morton-solid-in-defeat</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton allowed three runs on eight hits in seven innings against  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 12:48:45 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Two sitting</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788603-pirates-two-sitting</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata and 3B Pedro Alvarez are out of the lineup Wednesday,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:27:58 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jason Grilli activated</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788595-pirates-jason-grilli-activated</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jason Grilli was activated from the bereavement list. RP Jeff Locke was  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:04:41 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Drew Sutton traded</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788352-pirates-drew-sutton-traded</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded IF Drew Sutton to the Tampa Bay Rays for a  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 12:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Roster moves</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788327-pirates-roster-moves</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RP Jason Grilli on the bereavement list Sunday, May 20, and  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 11:14:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Kevin Correia suffers fifth loss</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788202-pirates-kevin-correia-suffers-fifth-loss</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Kevin Correia allowed three runs on four hits in six innings against  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:34:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Rod Barajas drives in two runs</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788201-pirates-rod-barajas-drives-in-two-runs</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates C Rod Barajas went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBIs against  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:33:41 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan picks up ninth save</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788097-pirates-joel-hanrahan-picks-up-ninth-save</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan allowed a walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 22:18:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | A.J. Burnett evens record at 2-2</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788096-pirates-a.j.-burnett-evens-record-at-2-2</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed two earned runs, seven hits and three walks over  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 22:17:32 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Andrew McCutchen belts two 2-run HRs</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788095-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-belts-two-2-run-hrs</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of two-run home runs Saturday, May 19,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 22:16:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jeff Karstens to make rehab start Monday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=788038-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-make-rehab-start-monday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is expected to throw up to three innings in  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 12:11:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Josh Harrison breaks up no-hit bid</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787936-pirates-josh-harrison-breaks-up-no-hit-bid</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Josh Harrison broke up the no-hit bid of Detroit Tigers SP Justin  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 21:10:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jose Tabata benched</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787900-pirates-jose-tabata-benched</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata is being benched Friday, May 18, for failing to run  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:49:39 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Gorkys Hernandez recalled</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787857-pirates-gorkys-hernandez-recalled</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled OF Gorkys Hernandez from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, May 18, and optioned  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 13:13:24 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | James McDonald fans 11</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787760-pirates-james-mcdonald-fans-11</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:27:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Andrew McCutchen homers twice</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787759-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-homers-twice</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen hit two homers Thursday, May 17. </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:23:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Clint Barmes striking out often</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787587-pirates-clint-barmes-striking-out-often</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SS Clint Barmes has 32 strikeouts and just one walk this year in  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:45:45 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | No plans to promote Starling Marte</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787457-pirates-no-plans-to-promote-starling-marte</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates director of minor league operations Larry Broadway said Wednesday, May 16, that there  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:58:09 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Josh Harrison hits first HR of season</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787456-pirates-josh-harrison-hits-first-hr-of-season</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Josh Harrison went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, his first of  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard so-so in return</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787455-pirates-erik-bedard-so-so-in-return</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard (back) was able to make his start Wednesday, May 16,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:07 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jeff Karstens throws</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787425-pirates-jeff-karstens-throws</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) felt good after throwing 20 pitches to hitters Wednesday,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:33 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Evan Meek recalled</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787363-pirates-evan-meek-recalled</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RP Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday, May 16, and optioned  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:13:34 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Kevin Correia struggles again</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787229-pirates-kevin-correia-struggles-again</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Kevin Correia failed to work at least five innings Tuesday, May 15,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:59:57 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jeff Karstens to throw sim game</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787200-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-throw-sim-game</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will throw a one-inning simulated game Tuesday, May 15. </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:40:35 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Brad Lincoln to return to bullpen</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=787199-pirates-brad-lincoln-to-return-to-bullpen</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates P Brad Lincoln will move back to the bullpen in three days even  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:36:52 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Pedro Alvarez snaps hitless drought Saturday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786723-pirates-pedro-alvarez-snaps-hitless-drought-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez snapped a hitless drought of 22 at-bats with a sixth-inning  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Brad Lincoln to start Monday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786722-pirates-brad-lincoln-to-start-monday</link>
            <description>Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Brad Lincoln will start against the Miami Marlins Monday,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:25:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Juan Cruz earns save Saturday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786718-pirates-juan-cruz-earns-save-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Juan Cruz earned his third save of the year against the Houston  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:11:34 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Charlie Morton earns win Saturday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786721-pirates-charlie-morton-earns-win-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (2-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits over  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:11:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Andrew McCutchen collects four hits Saturday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786719-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-collects-four-hits-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen went 4-for-4 with a solo home run against the Houston  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:11:14 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan reinstated</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786678-pirates-joel-hanrahan-reinstated</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated RP Joel Hanrahan from the bereavement list. In a corresponding  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 09:26:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | James McDonald tough luck loser</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786502-pirates-james-mcdonald-tough-luck-loser</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald allowed one run on four hits in eight innings against  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 08:10:18 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Acquire Jeff Larish</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786458-pirates-acquire-jeff-larish</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired 1B Jeff Larish from the Boston Red Sox Friday, May 11,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 22:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Slider helping James McDonald</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786423-pirates-slider-helping-james-mcdonald</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald has been using his slider when he is behind in  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:21:45 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Kevin Correia allows three runs in loss</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786269-pirates-kevin-correia-allows-three-runs-in-loss</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Kevin Correia allowed three runs on six hits in seven innings against  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:19:49 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard feeling better</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786232-pirates-erik-bedard-feeling-better</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard (back) said he was feeling better Thursday, May 10, after  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:14:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | No obvious closer in Joel Hanrahan's absence</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786230-pirates-no-obvious-closer-in-joel-hanrahan's-absence</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said he's unsure who will close in the absence of  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:09:48 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan to return Sunday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786178-pirates-joel-hanrahan-to-return-sunday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan is expected to rejoin the team Sunday, May 13, after  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 11:42:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan put on bereavement list</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786172-pirates-joel-hanrahan-put-on-bereavement-list</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RP Joel Hanrahan on the bereavement list Thursday, May 10, and  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 11:34:03 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard expects to be fine</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786080-pirates-erik-bedard-expects-to-be-fine</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard (back), who was lifted after three innings Wednesday, May 9,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:09:09 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Andrew McCutchen remains red hot</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786079-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-remains-red-hot</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen had four hits, including his second home run in as  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:08:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard update</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786036-pirates-erik-bedard-update</link>
            <description>Updating a previous item, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard (back) left his start Wednesday, May  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:40:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard leaves early</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786032-pirates-erik-bedard-leaves-early</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard (undisclosed) left his start early against the Washington Nationals Wednesday,  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:21:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan to leave team</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=786026-pirates-joel-hanrahan-to-leave-team</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan will go on the bereavement list following the death of  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:48:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Charlie Morton to work on sinker</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=785931-pirates-charlie-morton-to-work-on-sinker</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton said he plans to make tweaks to his sinker after  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:29:32 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan blows first save</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=785850-pirates-joel-hanrahan-blows-first-save</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates CL Joel Hanrahan blew his first save opportunity Tuesday, May 8. </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 05:18:50 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Andrew McCutchen returns</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=785848-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-returns</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (illness) returned Tuesday, May 8. </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 05:14:07 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | A.J. Burnett good in no-decision</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=785846-pirates-a.j.-burnett-good-in-no-decision</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 05:12:07 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Rod Barajas hits walkoff homer</title>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates C Rod Barajas hit a walkoff home run Tuesday, May 8. He was  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Starling Marte (hand) left the game Sunday, May 6, for Triple-A Indianapolis  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle inserted 3B Pedro Alvarez into the cleanup spot Saturday, May  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (flu) is out of the lineup again Friday, May 4,  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan gave up a hit and an earned run while walking  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata went 3-for-5 with two runs scored to raise his average  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard struck out a season-high 11 batters, including a team-record seven  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (flu) left the game early with the stomach flu Thursday,  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez was moved up to fifth in the order Thursday, May  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen was given his first day off of the season Wednesday,  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784759-pirates-a.j.-burnett-touched-up-for-12-runs</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed 12 runs on 12 hits in 2 2/3 innings  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Rod Barajas ejected</title>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates C Rod Barajas was ejected in the second inning of the team's game  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Charlie Morton struggles in Tuesday loss</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784506-pirates-charlie-morton-struggles-in-tuesday-loss</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton was tagged for six runs -- five earned -- on  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Jared Hughes recalled</title>
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            <title>Pirates | Pedro Alvarez heating up</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784360-pirates-pedro-alvarez-heating-up</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez is hitting .345 with three home runs and four doubles  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Pedro Alvarez making them count</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784338-pirates-pedro-alvarez-making-them-count</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez has 12 hits on the year and is hitting .203.  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | James McDonald fans 10 in win</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784337-pirates-james-mcdonald-fans-10-in-win</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald struck out a career-high 10 batters in his win over  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Justin Wilson honored for no-hitter</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784324-pirates-justin-wilson-honored-for-no-hitter</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Justin Wilson was named International League Pitcher of the Week Monday, April  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Evan Meek optioned</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784323-pirates-evan-meek-optioned</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RP Evan Meek to Triple-A Indianapolis Monday, April 30. The team  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Alex Presley snaps hitting streak</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=784183-pirates-alex-presley-snaps-hitting-streak</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Alex Presley went 0-for-4 Sunday, April 29, to end his 12-game hitting  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Casey McGehee bats seventh Friday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783833-pirates-casey-mcgehee-bats-seventh-friday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle decided to shake up his batting order prior to the  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | A.J. Burnett suffers loss Friday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783829-pirates-a.j.-burnett-suffers-loss-friday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (1-1) allowed two runs on six hits over six innings  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Joshua Bell undergoes knee surgery</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783645-pirates-joshua-bell-undergoes-knee-surgery</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Joshua Bell (knee) had surgery Friday, April 27, to repair the meniscus  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Rod Barajas could have effect on A.J. Burnett</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783499-pirates-rod-barajas-could-have-effect-on-a.j.-burnett</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates gave a call to C Rod Barajas when they signed SP A.J.  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:20:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Jared Hughes sent down</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783226-pirates-jared-hughes-sent-down</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned P Jared Hughes to the minors after their doubleheader Wednesday, April  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Pedro Alvarez homers again</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783166-pirates-pedro-alvarez-homers-again</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez hit a home run in each game of the doubleheader  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Pedro Alvarez goes deep</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783025-pirates-pedro-alvarez-goes-deep</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez hit a solo home run in a losing effort in  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | James McDonald takes no-hitter into seventh</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=783024-pirates-james-mcdonald-takes-no-hitter-into-seventh</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Colorado  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Jared Hughes recalled</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782973-pirates-jared-hughes-recalled</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled P Jared Hughes Wednesday, April 25. </description>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard continues to get no support</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782485-pirates-erik-bedard-continues-to-get-no-support</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard allowed three runs - two earned - and seven hits  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard solid in losing effort</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782428-pirates-erik-bedard-solid-in-losing-effort</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard allowed three runs on seven hits in seven innings against  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:30:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan returns with save</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782327-pirates-joel-hanrahan-returns-with-save</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) picked up his second save Saturday, April 21, against  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | A.J. Burnett sharp in debut</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782326-pirates-a.j.-burnett-sharp-in-debut</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (eye) made his regular season team debut Saturday, April 21,  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Dr. James Andrews to evaluate Jeff Karstens' test results</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782269-pirates-dr.-james-andrews-to-evaluate-jeff-karstens'-test-results</link>
            <description>Updating previous reports, test results for Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) have been sent  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782267-pirates-kevin-correia-could-start-monday</link>
            <description>Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Kevin Correia (side) said he feels fine and had  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782253-pirates-a.j.-burnett-to-start-saturday</link>
            <description>Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (eye) will be activated from the disabled  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Jared Hughes optioned</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782257-pirates-jared-hughes-optioned</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned RP Jared Hughes to Triple-A Indianapolis. </description>
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            <title>Pirates | Charlie Morton suffers loss Friday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782237-pirates-charlie-morton-suffers-loss-friday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (0-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Alex Presley hits inside-the-parker Friday</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=782236-pirates-alex-presley-hits-inside-the-parker-friday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Alex Presley hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off St. Louis Cardinals  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781733-pirates-pedro-alvarez-homers</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez hit a solo home run in a winning effort Wednesday,  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Juan Cruz earns second save</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781732-pirates-juan-cruz-earns-second-save</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Juan Cruz earned his second straight save against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday,  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Jeff Karstens not ready to talk about injury</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781679-pirates-jeff-karstens-not-ready-to-talk-about-injury</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) said he is not ready to talk about his  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781678-pirates-joel-hanrahan-not-expected-to-be-available</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) is not expected to be available to pitch Wednesday,  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Brad Lincoln expected to available out of bullpen</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781677-pirates-brad-lincoln-expected-to-available-out-of-bullpen</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Brad Lincoln is expected to be available out of the bullpen Wednesday,  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781666-pirates-brad-lincoln-to-start-tuesday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Brad Lincoln is scheduled to start Tuesday, April 24. </description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781663-pirates-jeff-karstens-placed-on-dl</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list with  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781599-pirates-a.j.-burnett-to-make-rehab-start-saturday</link>
            <description>Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (eye) will make his final minor-league  ...</description>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan (hamstring) was unavailable Tuesday, April 17, against the Arizona Diamondbacks  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Jeff Karstens removed after one inning</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781592-pirates-jeff-karstens-removed-after-one-inning</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) left his start Tuesday, April 17, against the Arizona  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781560-pirates-a.j.-burnett-will-make-one-final-rehab-start</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (eye) will travel home with the big club before heading  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard suffers third loss in a row</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781452-pirates-erik-bedard-suffers-third-loss-in-a-row</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard (0-3) scattered three hits over five innings but walked four  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Offense having trouble igniting</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781451-pirates-offense-having-trouble-igniting</link>
            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates have scored two runs or fewer in seven of 10 games this  ...</description>
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            <description>The Pittsburgh Pirates activated SP Charlie Morton (hip) from the 15-day disabled list Saturday, April  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781271-pirates-pedro-alvarez-off-to-miserable-start</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez is 1-for-19 with 12 strikeouts and no walks this season.  ...</description>
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            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=781158-pirates-chris-resop-tagged-with-loss-saturday</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Chris Resop allowed one unearned run on two hits and one walk  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Joel Hanrahan allows two runs</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=780876-pirates-joel-hanrahan-allows-two-runs</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan allowed two hits and two earned runs while striking out  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:00:40 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Pirates | Garrett Jones, Pedro Alvarez have forgettable days</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=780875-pirates-garrett-jones,-pedro-alvarez-have-forgettable-days</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates OF Garrett Jones and 3B Pedro Alvarez combined to go 0-for-6 with six  ...</description>
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            <title>Pirates | Erik Bedard falls to 0-2</title>
            <link>http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=780517-pirates-erik-bedard-falls-to-0-2</link>
            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP Erik Bedard gave up two runs and eight hits in five-plus innings  ...</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:38:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <description>Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (eye) will make a rehab start with Single-A Bradenton Friday,  ...</description>
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