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Lance McCullers Jr. has Tommy John surgery
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Astros' Lance McCullers rips ESPN and MLB over new mound visit rules
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Lance McCullers Jr. has Tommy John surgery
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Astros' Lance McCullers preparing for 2017 through 'normal offseason
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. could miss ALCS series against Red Sox
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. gets second rehab start
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Lance McCullers injury: Astros ace status uncertain for ALCS vs. Red Sox 'We'll see how I feel moving forward'
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Lance McCullers Jr. carries routine as Astros starter to bullpen preparation
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Encouraging Lance McCullers facts in case you forgot what he can do - The Crawfish Boxes
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Houston Astros: It's time for Lance McCullers Jr. to rise to the occasion
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Astros pitcher's start pushed back due to elbow injury during champagne celebration