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MLB magic numbers: Rangers, Astros, Mariners, Blue Jays in mad scramble for 3 AL spots (9/30/23)
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Sports Digest: Astros clinch AL West title with win, Rangers' loss
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How to Watch the MLB Playoffs on October 15 - Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros: Game 1
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Javier, Astros hand Rangers 1st loss of postseason
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MLB playoffs: Phillies win opener against D-Backs as Rangers beat Astros, MLB
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers' Scherzer hopes to push Astros to brink; Phillies in command
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2023 MLB playoffs: Astros vs. Rangers odds, start time, ALCS Game 4 picks, prediction by proven model
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Texas Rangers Return to MLB Playoffs by Beating Seattle Mariners - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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2023 MLB playoffs: Magic numbers, clinching scenarios for Saturday, schedule, odds
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Twins whiff their way to ALDS loss to Astros with 14 more strikeouts by MLB record holders - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB playoffs 2023: Even in a week of chaos, the Astros find a way - ESPN