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Lance McCullers Jr. Astros return
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Lance McCullers Jr. out for 2023 season
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World Series: Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. allows five Phillies home runs, dismisses idea of tipping pitches
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Off-Speed Kills: Lance McCullers Throws a 94 mph Changeup (and It's His Third-Best Pitch)
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A Quick Glance At The Projections, Starting Pitching Edition - The Crawfish Boxes
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How The Astros Should Line Up Their Rotation For The Playoffs
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Astros: Predicting playoff rotation with Lance McCullers back in the fold
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Houston Astros Starter Lance McCullers Jr. Out For Season Following Surgery - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Astros set rotation for first series of 2021
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Lance McCullers Jr. Demands More of Himself After Striking Out 11 — Yes, the Rest of Baseball Should Be Worried - PaperCity Magazine
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Astros: What happens if Lance McCullers leaves after 2021?
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2017 World Series: Lance McCullers Jr. may be better as a bullpen weapon for Astros
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Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. hits important recovery milestone, begins throwing off mound
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3 Potential Pitchers the Houston Astros should look to acquire at the deadline to replace Lance McCullers Jr.
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. emerges as true postseason ace - Sports Illustrated