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Astros lose veteran bat for rest of the season after surgery
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Michael Brantley's return to Astros finally has target date
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Michael Brantley, Astros finalize one-year contract
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley returns, as spectator
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Will the Houston Astros Bring Michael Brantley Back in Free Agency? - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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The Return Of Michael “The Professional” Brantley Houston Astros Veteran Is Back In The Swing
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Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched
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Michael Brantley must return for Astros after trade deadline
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Astros lose World Series to Nationals in staggering fashion - Sports Illustrated
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Michael Brantley battles through injuries
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Astros-Mariners Game 1: Yordan Alvarez stuns Seattle with walkoff HR
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Astros 4, Mariners 2: Alvarez helps Houston take 2-0 series lead
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