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Michael Brantley Getting Healthy, Nearing Return To Houston Astros
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley feels 'close' to returning
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Astros OF Michael Brantley 'battling' to return despite soreness
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Astros: Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley injury updates are good news
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Michael_Brantley
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Michael Brantley - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox
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Michael Brantley Takes a Quiet Moment With Dad, Chas McCormick
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Bang! Bang! Astros thump away vs Oakland, return to ALCS
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Astros OF Michael Brantley working back from shoulder surgery, to
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Astros OF Michael Brantley calls injury setback 'very frustrating
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What you should expect with Brantley returning to Astros - SportsMap
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Smith: Michael Brantley returns at perfect time for Astros
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Astros GM gives explanation, but few details, on Brantley delay