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Cristian Javier struggles as Houston Astros lose to Texas Rangers
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Astros in agreement with Michael Brantley on two-year, $32 million
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Abreu scores on throwing error to cap wild 9th, Astros beat
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Jose Altuve scratched from Astros lineup due to left oblique discomfort
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Astros outfielder Michael Brantley to miss rest of season after
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Oops! All Astros: Michael Brantley - The Crawfish Boxes
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Michael Brantley quad injury
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Houston Astros Welcome Back Michael Brantley from Injured List
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Houston Astros activate rookie SS Jeremy Pena from IL but Michael
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