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Starting pitching, bat among Astros' goals
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Astros 2022 season preview: Projected lineup, rotation and three questions for Houston without Carlos Correa
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A Tale of Two Infields Pits Strength Against Strength - The New York Times
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Lance McCullers Jr. takes no-hitter into 7th inning
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Lance McCullers Jr. disappointed not to pitch in ALCS
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Lance McCullers Jr. - Houston Astros Starting Pitcher - ESPN
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Astros set rotation for first series of 2021
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Astros lose ALCS Game 7 2020
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Tommy John Surgery Recommended For Astros' Forrest Whitley - MLB Trade Rumors
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Lance McCullers Jr. backed by Chas McCormick in win vs. Angels
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. seeing things differently after lost season