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Future, Present Collide as Home Stretch Begins Perhaps never before has the game's future felt so alive as it does right now, as the baseball world stirs in anticipation of some long-awaited debuts following the signing of both No. 1 Draft pick Stephen Strasburg and a flurry of other first-round deals at Tuesday's deadline. That said, there's no denying the force of baseball's present moment, as heated battles like those in the National League Central division and both Wild Card races have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Whose team colors will shine brightest down the stretch? Which names will be remembered? Stay tuned to find out as the push for October begins. MORE >> Other Headlines: • Strasburg leads flurry of first-round deals »     • Skippers La Russa, Cox, Torre and Piniella have a bond » • Jeter sets all-time shortstop hits mark »           • Prospects could play role down stretch » • Adenhart's father attends Angels game »        • Young fan catches back-to-back foul balls » All games listed in ET. Full Schedule » Thurs., Aug. 20 10:10 PM ET Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Click Here for full August 20 schedule Fri., Aug. 21 7:10 PM ET New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Click Here for full August 21 schedule Sat., Aug 22 7:10 PM ET Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Click Here for full August 22 schedule Sun., Aug 23 1:38 PM ET Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays Click Here for full August 23 schedule Mon., Aug 24 7:10 PM ET Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox Click Here for full August 24 schedule Tues., Aug 25 8:15 PM ET Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Click Here for full August 25 schedule Wed., Aug 26 3:35 PM ET Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Click Here for full August 26 schedule Catch a Thursday Night Baseball doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. ET when the Mariners take on the Tigers. Then, at 7p.m. ET, the D-backs face the NL East-leading Phillies. MORE >> Five U.S. Presidents and MLB ask fans to "go beyond" in terms of giving back. MORE >> Download your favorite club's toolbar and have instant access to the latest news, video, standings and more. MORE >> MLB.com/Entertainment Before their soundcheck at Keyspan Park Wilco sat down to talk baseball and music; and rising star David Nail stopped by the MLB.com studio to perform a selection of songs. Rivalry Sweepstakes presented by Kohl's You could win two (2) tickets to the last 2009 regular season rivalry match up in New York. Enter now >>

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