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Michael Brantley, Astros finalize one-year contract
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Nathan Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to win over
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Cristian Javier struggles as Houston Astros lose to Texas Rangers
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MLB Rumors: Michael Conforto, Andrew Benintendi, Michael
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Despite Injury To Jose Altuve, Houston Astros Remain AL West
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World Series Game 2: Atlanta Braves 2-7 Houston Astros – live
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Smith: Astros look like playoff Astros again with easy knockout of
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Astros close out Twins, advance to seventh straight ALCS: How
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Marte, Beer help D-backs rally past Astros 3-2 in 10 innings - The
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True competitor' Nathan Eovaldi kept Astros at bay and reinforced
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Astros vs Braves Game 5: Houston keeps World Series alive after
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The Astros' past finally catches up to them, one game shy of a