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Rangers acquire Jordan Montgomery in trade with Cardinals
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Rangers Acquire Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton - MLB Trade Rumors
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The Rangers expected more wins this year. After a deadline push
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Jordan Montgomery's ALCS win another reminder of puzzling Yankees
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Rays, Rangers face off in AL Wild Card Series after looking at points
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Rays knew Jordan Montgomery was good; Rangers lefty was even better
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Texas Rangers: Could Max Scherzer return vs. Orioles in ALDS
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Rays, Rangers set to square off in A.L. Wild Card Series
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Rays knew Jordan Montgomery was good; Rangers lefty was even better
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Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card