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Pirates' loss Tuesday about more than Gerrit Cole
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Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole gets better of Pirates in 1st meeting since trade
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Yankees land Gerrit Cole with whopping 9-year, $324M US contract
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Gerrit Cole has strange answer when questioned about using sticky stuff
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Gerrit Cole: Astros beat Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS - Sports Illustrated
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MLB notes: Astros acquire Gerrit Cole from Pirates in five-player trade - Los Angeles Times
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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How Gerrit Cole Went From So-So To Unhittable
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Pirates, Astros not close to Gerrit Cole trade - MLB Daily Dish
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The shift in Gerrit Cole's pitch usage began in Pittsburgh. In Houston, he's seeing the payoff.
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Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Colin Moran, Jason Martin from Houston Astros in Gerrit Cole trade
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Pirates' loss Tuesday about more than Gerrit Cole
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Who's Afraid of Gerrit Cole? Every Batter He Faces. - The Ringer