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Detroit native Hunter Brown returns to Comerica Park as Houston Astros starting pitcher
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Houston Astros: How will top prospect Hunter Brown be used?
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Houston Astros top prospects: Hunter Brown leads list of minor leaguers ready to keep the Astros baseball's most dangerous team
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MLB 2023 preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams - ESPN
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Free-Falling Astros Face 'Hell Week' With MLB Playoff Hopes, Dynasty at Stake - Sports Illustrated
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With José Abreu hurting, Jon Singleton shining, Astros have first-base muddle - The Athletic
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Astros starting pitching a concern down the stretch
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Mason Feole to Pitch for USA Baseball CNT
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Astros Still Searching For A Spark - Back Sports Page
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It's amazing the Astros can backfill their rotation with a guy like Hunter Brown - MLB Network analyst lauds Houston Astros pitching depth after Lance McCullers Jr injury
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Houston Astros: Rookie pitcher Hunter Brown wraps up first half
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Hunter Brown fans nine in relief outing for Sugar Land