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Houston Astros dynasty looks to be fading fast versus Texas
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Astros swept by Royals, sink further back in AL West as Rangers grow lead with sweep of Mariners
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Michael Brantley agrees to 2-year, $32M deal with Astros - NBC Sports
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MLB power rankings: Houston Astros in September collapse
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots
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New Book Shows Astros Kept Cheating After 2018
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Astros World Series odds 2023: Houston hold best chance of winning championship with ALCS vs. Texas Rangers looming - ABC13 Houston
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Houston Strong: Astros take World Series title for the first time
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