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Jeremy Peña gearing up for second season with Houston Astros
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Former Black Bear embarking on MLB career with Houston Astros
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An unimpeachable championship: Houston Astros win World Series
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Astros shortstop headlines group of UMaine alumni returning to pro baseball camps
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Former UMaine baseball star boosts Houston Astros to the World Series
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Astros' Pena helps kids access sports in wake of MVP win
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Cape Cod Baseball League: News
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UMaine's Jeremy Peña 1st rookie hitter to win World Series MVP
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These two MLB postseason contenders have Maine connections
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MLB rookie with deep New England ties named World Series MVP
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Astros shortstop headlines group of UMaine alumni returning to pro baseball camps