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Houston Astros fans frustrated as pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to undergo MRI after another injury setback: He just can't ever get healthy
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Lance McCullers Jr. out for 2023 season
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Lance McCullers Jr.'s injury testing Astros' rotation depth
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Lance McCullers Jr. set for another rehab start with Sugar Land
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Missing ALCS Game 3 After Celebration Injury - Sports Illustrated
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. will miss start of 2022 MLB season after setback in injury rehab
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. wins in return
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World Series: Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. allows five Phillies home runs, dismisses idea of tipping pitches
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He's Throwing Absolute Balloons…”- Houston Astros Ace Lance McCullers Jr.'s Torrid Outing Baffles MLB Fans After Crushing Loss to the Philadelphia Phillies - EssentiallySports
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Astros McCullers OK After Being Cut By Bottle in Celebration - Bloomberg
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. to miss remainder of season after forearm surgery
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Astros, Lance McCullers Jr agree to five-year extension
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Sets Dubious Record in Game 3 Loss - Sports Illustrated
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Lance McCullers Jr. Astros return