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Jameson Taillon injury update: Pirates pitcher undergoes operation, discovers he needs Tommy John surgery
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Pirates spring training: Jameson Taillon pitched five strong innings in Pirates win on St. Paddy's Day
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning interleague baseball action in Toronto on Friday, August 11, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Stock Photo - Alamy
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Jameson Taillon – Taylor Hooton Foundation
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Jameson Taillon - Intentional Journaling / Act As If
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Pirates' Taillon has suspected testicular cancer
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Jameson Taillon named Pirates' starter for Opening Day - ESPN
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Off the wire
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers in the first inning of the first baseball game of a double header against the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene