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Tommy John Surgery: 10 Pitchers Who Came Back Better, 10 Who Didn
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Astros' Verlander loses no-hit bid with one out in 8th
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Astros insider: The high cost of Zack Greinke
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Astros losing Justin Verlander massive blow to their present, future
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The 2021 Astros Were a Good Team. But They Needed to Be Great
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What is Tommy John surgery and how long does it take to recover
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Verlander loses no-hitter in 8th, Astros beat Twins 5-0
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Dodgers ace Walker Buehler announces he has had second Tommy John
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Astros ace Justin Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgery
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Astros: Forrest Whitley may need Tommy John surgery
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Mets' Noah Syndergaard expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, per