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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. emerges as true postseason ace
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Lance McCullers Jr. Demands More of Himself After Striking Out 11
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Lance McCullers, Astros finalize deal adding $85 million for 2022-26
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. will undergo surgery, knocking him out
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Astros announce return of Lance McCullers Jr.
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Introducing MLB's 2023 All-Overpaid Team
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Lance McCullers, Houston Astros agree to 5-year, $85M deal per reports
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Astros get major Lance McCullers Jr update following Michael
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Astros got a bargain with Lance McCullers extension
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Lance McCullers Jr. Astros return
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Righty Lance McCullers inks left arm into an ode to Houston