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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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Astros heat up hot stove by acquiring Pirates ace Gerrit Cole
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Pirates trade Gerrit Cole to Astros
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Pirates Trade Cole to Astros for Four Players
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CC Sabathia dropped from Yankees' ALCS roster due to shoulder injury
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Enter Josh Hader, the Middle-Innings 'Closer' - The New York Times
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Astros Take 2-1 Series Lead After a Masterful Outing by Gerrit
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Astros win the Gerrit Cole sweepstakes, acquire Pittsburgh's ace
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates