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Michael Brantley has season-ending shoulder surgery
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Astros erase early deficit in World Series Game 5, stave off
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Houston Astros: Replacing Michael Brantley
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Astros complete sweep with 12-3 win over Rangers
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Astros Rumors: Michael Brantley expected to back up José Abreu at
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Ranking the Chances for Every MLB Team to Land Michael Brantley in
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley approaching rehab assignment
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Astros place OF Michael Brantley on IL with shoulder issue
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley heading to injured list
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