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Is the Houston Astros pitching staff in trouble due to injuries?
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Lance McCullers could Houston Astros' X-factor - Sports Illustrated
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Lance McCullers Jr. no longer throwing off mound
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Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Banged Up Elbow in ALDS Postgame Celebration, Will Start Game 4 - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Lance McCullers Jr.'s body betrays him again, quashing hopes of bolstering staff - The Athletic
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Lance McCullers gets good news on curveball
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Astros pitcher's start pushed back due to elbow injury during champagne celebration
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Astros' hopes depend on Keuchel
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Astros Have Overcome Injuries to Keep Championship Hopes Alive
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Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix