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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71
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Dodgers' Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman enliven All-Star Game - Los Angeles Times
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J.R. Richard's message as captivating as the fastball of his Astros days
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Clayton Kershaw cherishes long-awaited All-Star Game start - Los Angeles Times
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J.R. Richard, former Houston Astros All-Star pitcher, dies at 71
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2023 MLB All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle: Complete coverage
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A King of Sliders Surmounts a Fall - The New York Times
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Houston Astros ace declares H-Town love with battle cry every Houstonian should adopt - CultureMap Houston
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Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M's in ALDS
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Taijuan Walker's journey from homeless phenom to Mets All-Star
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The rise and quick fall of 1980's All-Star starting pitchers - Los Angeles Times
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Could MLB All-Star Game be disrupted by homeless protest? Seattle activist group threatens to 'f*ck up' festivities