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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Houston Astros Return Home to Face Struggling Chicago Cubs - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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With Michael Brantley RETURNING, what can we REASONABLY EXPECT??
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Michael Brantley Contract
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Michael Brantley set to return to Astros
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Astros vs. Twins ALDS Game 4 starting lineups and pitching matchup 2023
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Michael Brantley Contract
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2023 Positional Power Rankings: Designated Hitter
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