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Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling Angels
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Justin Verlander Leaving the Houston Astros Makes Sense for Everyone
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Source: White Sox Sign Former Astros Outfielder Marisnick - Astros Future
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Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS – WKRG News 5
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José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
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Bieber goes 7 strong innings, Giménez homers as Guardians blank Astros in series finale
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Michael Brantley has season-ending shoulder surgery
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Five thoughts: Benches clear, bullpen collapses as Rangers blow Game 5 in loss to Astros
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Nationals' Max Scherzer to face Astros in exhibition opener
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