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Houston Astros
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing
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Astros pitch second no-hitter in World Series history
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Houston Astros seek to become MLB's first repeat champ in 23 years
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USA Baseball Announces 2023 World Baseball Classic Roster
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Astros' Maldonado allegedly used illegal bat in Game 1 of World
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Astros vs. Rangers: Explaining benches-clearing flare-up after
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WBC perfect game: Puerto Rico pitchers combine to retire Israel
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World Baseball Classic: Martín Maldonado loves playing for Puerto Rico
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Despite Injury To Jose Altuve, Houston Astros Remain AL West
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World Baseball Classic star Mike Trout elected not to play in MLB
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Houston Astros advance to the World Series for the 2nd times in 3
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Astros' all-time best: The five top catchers
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Venezuela World Baseball Classic roster: Ronald Acuña Jr., José
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Why Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado brings value despite