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Astros' Verlander sidelined by back injury - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Lance McCullers Jr.'s body betrays him again, quashing hopes of bolstering staff - The Athletic
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Former Athletic, Yankees pitcher Montas to miss first half of season
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Astros News: Hunter Brown expected to step up after Lance McCullers Jr. injury setback
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Lance McCullers Jr. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
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Astros vs. Rangers, ALCS Game 4: Free live stream, TV channel, how to watch
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Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. 'about a month' away from throwing
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Ohtani, McCullers duel into late innings, Astros beat Angels
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. out for opener with muscle strain
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Lance McCullers helps Astros blank Marlins - The Boston Globe
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. undergoes season-ending surgery - The Athletic
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Astros] RHP Lance McCullers Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday evening on his right forearm to repair the flexor tendon and remove a bone spur, Astros GM Dana Brown announced. : r/Astros