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The AL West is headed for a wild finish between the Astros, Rangers and Mariners
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MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands entering the playoffs - ESPN
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AL West update: Houston Astros' Justin Verlander, Texas Rangers' Corey Kluber out with injuries - Athletics Nation
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Astros suffer another setback with one week left to go - The Athletic
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Drew's Morning Dish
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2019 Washington Nationals season - Wikipedia
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Astros suffer another setback with one week left to go - The Athletic