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Five teams that could stop an Astros World Series repeat - ESPN
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Houston Astros: Team encouraged that Gerrit Cole won't go on injured list
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Astros Take 2-1 Series Lead After a Masterful Outing by Gerrit Cole - WSJ
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Astros will take 'a run' at signing Gerrit Cole, owner says
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Gerrit Cole: NY Yankees pitcher starts vs. Astros in ALCS Game 3
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Astros vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitching - September 22
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Astros vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitching - September 16
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Gerrit Cole rejects Astros' qualifying offer
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Gerrit Cole is making the most of what may be his final days as an Astro
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Houston Astros: 2 contract extensions they need to make and 1 to avoid
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Morgan Ensberg on giving up certain Astros prospects for Cole Hamels: I'd quit. - NBC Sports
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Cole wins 15th straight decision, Astros beat Mariners 3-0 – KXAN Austin