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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Abreu, Baker, García ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clear
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Astros Star Jose Altuve Named AP Male Athlete Of The Year – Houston Public Media
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Altuve poised to break out as Astros host Yankees in ALCS
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A World Series short on drama so far shifts scene to Atlanta
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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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Houston: Astros: Jose Altuve in mini slump in ALDS
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Altuve's throwing yips hurt Astros again in Game 3 of ALCS
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Jose Altuve hits home run, commits another error in ALCS Game 3
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Marcase: Smallest player in baseball, Altuve shines in big moments