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World Series Game 5: Cole, powerful Astros hammer Nats 7-1, lead World Series 3-2
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Astros trade for another ace in Gerrit Cole in a five player deal
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The Astros have asked the Pirates about Gerrit Cole, according to a report
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Sources: Astros to acquire right-hander Gerrit Cole
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MLB rumors: Yankees have serious shot to sign Gerrit Cole
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OK, Maybe Something is Finally Brewing? Astros Trade Talks on Gerrit Cole Picking Up Steam (UPDATES: False Rumor of Deal) - Bleacher Nation
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Coming to grips with the Gerrit Cole trade - Bucs Dugout
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Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in ALDS opener after 6 scoreless innings from McCullers – Houston Public Media
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New Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole keeping close tabs on Pirates
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Astros acquire Gerrit Cole from Pirates - NBC Sports
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The Astros' Gerrit Cole Trade Is a World Series Regression Rejection - The Ringer
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Gerrit Cole rumors: Dodgers making 'strong' push - Sports Illustrated
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It's been nearly five months since Gerrit Cole last lost. Yankees, take your shot. - The Washington Post
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AP source: Yanks land ace Cole on record $324M, 9-year deal