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Lance McCullers Jr. Astros return
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Lance McCullers Jr. Astros return
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As he vies for a spot in the Astros' postseason rotation, time is against Lance McCullers Jr. - The Crawfish Boxes
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Lance McCullers Jr. to start Game 3 2022 World Series
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2022 MLB Playoffs: Is this the best Astros pitching staff we've ever seen?
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Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Contemplated Surgery in June - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. won't be ready for start of season - ESPN
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. set to return to rotation
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Lance McCullers Jr. extension with Astros
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. is in playoff form
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We have an answer on when Astros' McCullers will return - SportsMap
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Smith: Lance McCullers' status clouds playoff picture for Astros
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Lance McCullers Jr. makes unfortunate history in Game 3
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MLB Trade Rumors and News: Lance McCullers Jr. set to come back from IL, Draft Day is inching closer - MLB Daily Dish
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Lance McCullers Jr. injury update: Houston Astros pitcher to make start