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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB Series to Watch: Week of September 4, 2023
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Yordan Alvarez Proves He's the Smartest Hitter In Baseball — Why the Imposing Astros Star's Real Superpower Is His Mind
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Michael Brantley's consistency makes him a solid free agent play - Beyond the Box Score
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Return of Michael Brantley Is a Chemistry Play for Astros
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MLB Playoff Takeaways: Astros eye one of history's most unlikely comebacks
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Cristian Javier struggles as Houston Astros lose to Texas Rangers in ALCS Game 7
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Assessing Houston Astros' offseason outlook after ALCS elimination
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Astros Offer Yankees a Potential Glimpse of the Postseason - The New York Times