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World Series 2021: Updated Bracket, Predictions Ahead of Thursday's Games, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Astros story has moved beyond trash cans, and other thoughts as the 2022 World Series begins
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Houston Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. off IL, dominates in season debut vs. Oakland Athletics - ESPN
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McCullers' first complete game since high school places him in lofty company
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How the AL West's starting pitchers stack up, with input from players around the division: 'Everybody has good arms' - The Athletic
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MLB Power Rankings, way-too-early edition -- How Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams stack up for 2021 - ESPN
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Houston Astros: 23 bold predictions for the 2023 season
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ALCS: Red Sox flex muscles in 9-3 win over Astros in Game 2
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Astros To Re-Sign Justin Verlander - MLB Trade Rumors
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Jose Altuve helps lift Astros to World Series Game 2 win - The Washington Post
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Framber Valdez to start Game 1 World Series
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. emerges as true postseason ace - Sports Illustrated
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