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Strasburg faces Pirates, looking for career-high 16th W
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August 20 Right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been a face of the Washington Nationals for most of this decade. FULL STORY
Red-hot Nationals turn attention to Pirates
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August 19 The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates might have to temper or at least channel some emotion as they open a four-game series Monday in Pittsburgh. FULL STORY
Scherzer returns to Nats rotation for finale in Pittsburgh
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August 22 Right-hander Max Scherzer hasn't been available much to help the past several weeks as the Washington Nationals have remained squarely in the hunt for a playoff spot. FULL STORY
Pirates place struggling Archer on IL
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August 21 The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Chris Archer on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation in his pitching arm. FULL STORY
Back-to-basics Pirates seek another win over Nats
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August 21 Perhaps the Pittsburgh Pirates should make it a regular practice to use their pregame time on the field to revisit spring training. FULL STORY
Pirates' Archer exits due to shoulder discomfort
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August 21 Pirates starter Chris Archer left Pittsburgh's Tuesday home game against the Washington Nationals at the start of the second inning because of right shoulder discomfort. FULL STORY
Cubs, Pirates set for Little League Classic in Williamsport
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August 18 The Pittsburgh Pirates might be in a better place to enjoy the spirit of the Little League Classic, the Sunday night game in Williamsport, Pa., while the Chicago Cubs can't take their eyes off the race for the National League Central title. FULL STORY
Pirates playing spoiler as Cubs struggle on road
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August 17 A collapse since the All-Star break has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a new role: spoiler. FULL STORY
Slipping Cubs face floundering Pirates
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August 16 Going into their weekend series, the visiting Chicago Cubs remain in the thick of the race for the National League Central title, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting just to stay relevant. FULL STORY
Pirates' Taillon to miss next season after 2 surgeries
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August 14 Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon will miss all of next season after undergoing flexor tendon and Tommy John surgeries in his pitching arm earlier this week. FULL STORY