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FILE - In this April 25, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the trade talks tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees made the second addition to their starting rotation of the offseason, agreeing to acquire right-hander Taillon from the Pirates for four prospects. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Yankees get Jameson Taillon from Pirates for 4 prospects

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. The San Diego Padres are adding yet another pitcher to their rotation, agreeing to bring right-hander Musgrove to his hometown in a trade with the Pirates, according to a person familiar with the deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, file)

Padres bring Musgrove home in 3-team trade with Bucs, Mets

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. The San Diego Padres are adding yet another pitcher to their rotation, agreeing to bring right-hander Musgrove to his hometown in a trade with the Pirates, according to a person familiar with the deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, file)

Pirates’ rebuild picking up steam after Musgrove trade

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 22, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell bats during an exhibition baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Pittsburgh. The Pirates traded the slugging first baseman to Washington on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, for pitching prospects Will Crowe and Eddy Yean. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Nats’ Rizzo says Bell trade won’t prevent Zimmerman reunion

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Erik Gonzalez drives in a run with a double off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates agree to deals with Taillon, Gonzalez and Feliz

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Pirates designate P Williams, OF/IF Osuna for assignment

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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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This Date in Baseball

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Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez watches his double off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nik Turley during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Indians rally past Pirates, will host Yankees in playoffs

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders, from left, Jared Oliva, Bryan Reynolds and Gregory Polanco (25) celebrate the final out of a 7-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings hits a walk-off solo home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Chafin during the bottom of the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. The Pirates won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Quintana is back in time to help the Cubs’ playoff push. The NL Central-leading Cubs will activate the veteran left-handed pitcher and start him against the Pirates. Injuries have dogged Quintana for much of the season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Lester cruises, Schwarber responds as Cubs top Pirates 5-0

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Dermer) Pennsylvania

Molina homers, Flaherty fans 11 as Cardinals top Pirates 2-1

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

CORRECTS TO SINGLE, INSTEAD OF DOUBLE - St. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader celebrates with Paul Goldschmidt after scoring on a single by Tommy Edman during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

O’Neill ends no-hit bid, Cardinals rally past Pirates 5-4

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Tyler O'Neill (41) celebrates with Yadier Molina (4) as he heads to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams during the second inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cardinals sweep Pirates to gain ground in playoff push

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steven Brault 2-hits Cardinals, ending Pirates’ 8-game skid

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, back left, Freddy Galvis, second from left, Mike Moustakas, middle, and Jose Garcia celebrate after the Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Castillo pitches Reds to 1-0 win, four-game sweep of Pirates

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Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart (16) celebrates with Shogo Akiyama (4) after hitting a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Reds inch closer to playoffs with 4-1 win over Pirates

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FILE - In this Sept, 9, 2020, file photo, a couple walk past Mike's Beer Bar, across the street from PNC Park, after a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Small businesses around PNC Park and other downtown stadiums across Major League Baseball are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced MLB to ban fans from attending games during the truncated 2020 seasons. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

On the North Shore, a revitalized neighborhood goes quiet

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, left, reacts with Eugenio Suarez, right, after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Moustakas homers as Reds sweep Pirates with 9-4 win

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