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Houston Astros star Lance McCullers Jr. remains positive despite muscle injury setback before start of the new season
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Lance McCullers gets good news on curveball
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Houston Astros Pitcher Dealing With Right Arm Soreness After Bullpen Session - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Houston Astros Chicago White Sox Lance McCullers Jr. Michael Brantley
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season' - Victoria Times Colonist
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The Lance McCullers Problem - Back Sports Page
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. takes another step toward comeback
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Lance McCullers Jr.'s body betrays him again, quashing hopes of bolstering staff - The Athletic
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Vogt, A's wrap up shaky first half by beating Astros
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Valdez pitches 7 strong innings, Astros beat Red Sox 2-1