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Meet Charlie Morton, the former Connecticut high school star who's starting Game 1 of the World Series
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For Rays Charlie Morton, return to Houston is special in many ways
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The 2022 Houston Astros Have Been a Homegrown Masterpiece
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Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead
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The Ultimate 2018-19 MLB Free-Agent Primer
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Tyler Matzek's Journey From the AirHogs to the Atlanta Braves - The New York Times
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Charlie Morton struggles again as Braves look sloppy in series loss to Cubs - The Athletic
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A World Series Embrace Was Only One Stop on a Shared Journey - The New York Times
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Hard-working rookie Peña shines for Astros this postseason
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How the World Series Finally Vindicated Astros Fans – Texas Monthly
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