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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley is 'fine,' slated for start in finale
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Brantley returns to Astros after missing 14 months with shoulder injury
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Brantley rejoins Astros to complete unfinished business
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Five in a row
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley returns to lineup
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Astros OF Michael Brantley 'battling' to return despite soreness
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Houston Astros: With Michael Brantley back, lineup appears whole again
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Houston Astros fans ecstatic after club re-signs Michael Brantley: The Astros now have the best lineup in the MLB with the best starting rotation
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Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Michael Brantley All-Star reserves