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A closer on ice. An outfield in flux. Cardinals' latest, deflating loss compounds concerns
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Brad Lidge collects four strikeouts in the 7th
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Josh_Bell
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MLB: AL West Preseason Division Predictions
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Albert Pujols hits grand slam vs. Astros
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2012 NL Central preview: St. Louis Cardinals lose Albert Pujols, but set to take another division title behind Carlos Beltran, return of pitcher Adam Wainwright – New York Daily News
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Alex Bregman
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Ranking 2015's biggest Major League Baseball busts, MLB
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MLB American League West Preview: Houston Astros Are The Team To Beat
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Astros beat Tigers 3-2, extend winning streak to six games
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Keuchel struggles in debut
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ALCS: Carlos Correa's Home Run Was Right on Time for Astros - The New York Times