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A.J. Hinch Managed the Houston Astros Out of the World Series - The Ringer
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Gerrit Cole Astros record 15th double-digit strikeout
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Astros look to close out ALCS at Yankee Stadium
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Gerrit Cole inks $324 million contract with Yankees: Winners and losers of the record-shattering deal
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The Astros Should Remain Contenders With or Without Gerrit Cole—for Now - The Ringer
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Gerrit Cole, Astros shut down Rays, advance to ALCS - The Boston Globe
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Why Yankees' Gerrit Cole never would have chosen Dodgers when he was free agent
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MLB rumors: JACKPOT! Yankees sign Gerrit Cole for $324 million
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Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole AL Cy Young cases
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Houston Astros' pitching rotation on pace to break record
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Cristian Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Gerrit Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead - The Globe and Mail
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Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win
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Yankees' late homers, Gerrit Cole clinch series victory over Royals
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Cole wins 15th straight decision, Astros beat Mariners 3-0, KSEE24
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Cole sets Yankees single-season Ks record, surpassing Guidry - NBC Sports