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Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995
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MLB suspects Marlins broke COVID-19 protocols but doubts nightlife
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Astros minus 8 pitchers because of coronavirus protocols
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Timeline of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the 2020 Major
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Shohei Ohtani makes history on MLB Opening Day in loss to Astros
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Checking in on the Astros' Status - The Crawfish Boxes
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Astros without eight pitchers because of COVID-19 protocols
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Cavalier Clevinger Chastened by Cleveland - NBC Sports
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Christian Vázquez activated by Boston Red Sox after one day on
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Astros' Verlander out at least two weeks with forearm strain
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COVID-19 concerns plague Astros as opening day nears