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Astros, Arizona advance in MLB playoffs while Phillies rout Atlanta
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The Twins have plenty to build on — and must get better if they
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Astros win to grab first-round MLB playoff bye after Rangers loss
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Justin Verlander rejects Houston Astros' player option, becomes a
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How stage appears set for low-key AGGRESSION by Houston Astros GM
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Astros advance in MLB playoffs
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Astros' starting pitching depth to be tested in ALDS
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Astros' starting pitching depth to be tested in ALDS
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Justin Verlander holds Twins scoreless, and Astros offense powers
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The stage is set for the @twins to make it 2-1 against the Houston
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Astros reach ALCS, set stage for all-Texas series