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Michael Brantley's return could lead to more polarizing Astros
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley feels 'close' to returning
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Report: Michael Brantley returning to Astros on one-year, $12M deal
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Michael Brantley Getting Healthy, Nearing Return To Houston Astros
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Alvarez has 2 HRs in return to lead Astros over Angels 8-3
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Brantley has 4 of Astros' 20 hits in 14-3 rout of Twins
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After two blowout wins, Red Sox loss to Astros in Game 4 changes
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MLBbro Michael Brantley: Return Of “The Professional”, Season 14
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Astros Shock Baseball By Re-Signing Michael Brantley - The
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Astros Re-Sign Michael Brantley - MLB Trade Rumors
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Bang! Bang! Astros Thump Away Vs Oakland, Return To ALCS
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There's no panic here' - Astros win Game 3, close gap in ALCS - ESPN
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Bang! Bang! Astros thump away vs Oakland, return to ALCS
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Michael Brantley's lingering absence clouds playoff outfield for
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Michael Brantley agrees to 2-year, $32M deal with Astros - NBC Sports