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Smith: Astros get first sign of trouble
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Yankees may have a second, scary Red Sox on their hands
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Justin Verlander to start Opening Day for Astros
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Houston Astros pitcher Charlie Morton is enjoying late-found success - ESPN
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White Sox can still hope to follow Astros' rebuilding model — without coming close to doing what they've done off the field – NBC Sports Chicago
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Astros' 2023: It's rarely easy. – ALL THINGS ASTROS
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John Kruk left ESPN because he was tired of meetings and non-stop phone calls from Bristol – New York Daily News
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The Man Behind The Cole/Morton (R)evolution – FOB Sports (Friends of Bob)
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Astros' Justin Verlander wins second career AL Cy Young Award - ESPN
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justin verlander at Nationals Arm Race