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Gammons: Astros' Brent Strom, 'the best pitching coach, bar none,' hasn't stopped teaching, or learning - The Athletic
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Houston Astros: Teammates 'not worried at all' about Jose Altuve
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Hunter Brown's impressive showing a boost for Houston Astros
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Houston Astros: Cristian Javier wins again in postseason over Twins
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Cristian Javier - MLB Starting pitcher - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
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Astros-Phillies updates: Astros throw combined no-hitter
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Astros shift Cristian Javier back to the rotation, but will his stay be permanent? - The Athletic
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
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Unlocking real Cristian Javier could finally be within reach - SportsMap
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How unlocking the real Cristian Javier could finally be within reach
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Cristian Javier: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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WHAT A NIGHT! Javier strikes out 14, steals the SHO against Angels! - The Crawfish Boxes
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Cristian Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history
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Astros, RHP Cristian Javier agree to 5-year extension: How this helps Houston's rotation - The Athletic