Pirates' Kirby Yates Announces Retirement

DETROIT — Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kirby Yates has had a long and successful career and he has decided on his future Yates announced that he will retire after 12 seasons and at 39 years old, following the 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sept.

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