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Pittsburgh Pirates right handed pitcher Chris Archer (24) waits in the dugout before returning to the mound for the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on August 3
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Chris Archer expects a lot from himself and the Pirates rotation
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Pittsburgh Pirates right handed pitcher Chris Archer (24) starts in the first inning for the first time as a Pirate against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on August 3, 2018
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The Green Weenie: July 2019
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The Green Weenie: July 2019
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Pittsburgh baseball hi-res stock photography and images - Page 8 - Alamy
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Nelson Cruz makes first start at first base
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Pittsburgh Pirates right handed pitcher Chris Archer (24) waits in the dugout before returning to the mound for the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on August 3
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Pirates' Archer to appeal 5-game suspension for throwing at Reds
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer collects himself in the dugout after finishing the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Archer
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Rays' emphasis on depth guides organizational success
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Pittsburgh Pirates right handed pitcher Chris Archer (24) starts in the first inning for the first time as a Pirate against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on August 3, 2018
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Chris Archer expects a lot from himself and the Pirates rotation
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Pirates, Reds suspended
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Chris Archer brings positive perspective to Pirates, promises 'better version of myself