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Jose Altuve could miss two months for Astros after WBC injury
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Astros on a tear despite absence of Altuve
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season'
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Jose Altuve nicked by pitch, Houston Astros stars booed on road vs Detroit Tigers
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LEADING OFF: Astros' giveaways sure to grab Yanks' attention
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Jose Altuve injury: Who will hit leadoff for Houston Astros?
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Astros: Jose Altuve asked to be moved down in batting order
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2023 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Player Spotlight: Jose Altuve Injury & Astros Replacement Options
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Dusty Baker Manages With a Baffling Lack of Urgency in Game 7 Loss to Rangers — As the Astros Are Blown Away, the Strange Decisions Pile Up
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Houston Astros: Jose Altuve placed on 10-day injured list