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Astros' Justin Verlander cherishes All-Star Game as father
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Astros reliever Abreu appeals suspension for throwing at García
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For many All-Star Game fans, it wasn't about LA glitz or MLB's
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MLB 2023 preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams - ESPN
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Astros Head to World Series After Beating Yankees - WSJ
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Astros rough up Rockies in 11-6 series opener win over Colorado
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Bregman, Alvarez homer in 1st inning leading Astros over Red Sox 6-2
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LeBron James focused on playoff push after All-Star Game loss
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Max Scherzer shelled on return as Astros beat Rangers in Game 3 of
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MLB Power Rankings Week 16: A battle atop the AL East - ESPN
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Can Rangers reasonably expect all-in move for Max Scherzer to hold
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LeBron James ruled out for second half of 2023 NBA All-Star Game
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Houston Astros, A.J. Hinch issue plea to help former coach Rich Dauer