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Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic
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Valdez helps Astros to 7-4 win over Red Sox and first series sweep at Fenway Park
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Rockies' offense AWOL again as they get swept by Astros – The Denver Post
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Rangers' lack of pitching depth exposed in Game 3 loss to Astros
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Astros use PitchCom to transmit signs for first time
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Martín Maldonado exits early in Astros' loss to Rays with shoulder soreness
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How Martin Maldonado kept Astros' pitching staff together
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Catcher Martín Maldonado Is on a Tear for the Houston Astros - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Jordan Montgomery pitches St. Louis Cardinals to victory over Houston Astros
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Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yankees in 3-0 win - The Columbian
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Astros' Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians - The New York Times
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Houston Astros: Why Martín Maldonado was picked to pitch Thursday