Pirates' Andrew McCutchen auctioning off dreadlocks for charity

Andrew McCutchen will be sporting a streamlined look for Opening Day after he shaved off his signature dreadlocks so they can be auctioned off for charity.

Andrew McCutchen will be sporting a streamlined look for Opening Day after he shaved off his signature dreadlocks so they can be auctioned off for charity.

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McCutchen's long locks have been with him throughout his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he seems almost unrecognizable without them.

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Ten of the dreadlocks will be paired with signed baseballs to be auctioned off to benefit Pirates Charities, with the current high bid sitting at $300 with over seven days remaining on the auction.

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The Pirates centerfielder has been the team's leader as the franchise has experienced a resurgence over the last few seasons, making the playoffs twice in a row after failing to have a winning record for 20 straight years.

- Brendan Maloy