3 takeaways: Colin Holderman, David Bednar both display early signs of concern in opening series

The Pirates fell to the Marlins by a final score of 3-2 Sunday afternoon at loanDepot park.
Mon, Apr 28
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Pirates farm report: Spencer Horwitz begins rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona
Down on the farm is a recurring notebook highlighting the past week of baseball throughout the Pirates minor league system.
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Noah Hiles Live: How will Pirates conclude a frustrating April? Chicago Cubs bounce back?
Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reacts live to the club's West Coast road trip and looks ahead to a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs.
Sat, Apr 26
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3 takeaways: Pirates end trip on sour note with loss to Dodgers
The Pirates lost 9-2 to the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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Instant analysis: Dodgers bash Pirates in series finale
There were plenty of positives for the Pirates on their six-game Los Angeles road trip.
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3 takeaways: Derek Shelton's Colin Holderman decision costs Pirates against Dodgers
The Pirates lost 8-4 to the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night.
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Instant analysis: Eighth-inning meltdown dooms Pirates in loss to Dodgers
Leadoff hitters Oneil Cruz and Shohei Ohtani did battle for seven innings, a classic between the Pirates’ young star and baseball’s...
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Pirates activate RHP Colin Holderman, option RHP Mike Burrows
The Pirates activated right-handed reliever Colin Holderman from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned right-hander.
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Pirates Pipeline: Matt Ager aims to pitch in the city his parents once called home
Growing up in Pleasanton, Calif.