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Mets drop opener to Phillies
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set
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MLB Playoffs: Rangers, Astros get wins in Game 1 - Pinstripe Alley
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Highlights: Astros' star-power too much for Twins in MLB playoffs
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers force Game 7 with Astros
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MLB playoff roundup: Verlander, Alvarez, Altuve lead defending
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Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays light up Justin Verlander
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No Houston Pro Team Has Been as Good for as Long as These Astros
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Braves win thriller over Phillies, tie NLDS at 1-1
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Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins