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Mets win Subway Series Game 1: When is Aaron Judge rescuing Yankees?
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Yankees Magazine: Gerrit Cole's Great Expectations
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Rangers Make Big Splash, Acquire Scherzer in Blockbuster Trade
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS – Houston Public Media
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The Rangers expected more wins this year. After a deadline push, they're thinking about October
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Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series
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T.R.'s Memoirs: The Bobby Valentine Era. Part II: Hope fades and 'V Ball' comes to an end
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MLB trade deadline analysis: AL West leaders loaded up on starting pitchers
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ALDS Preview: Baltimore Orioles vs. Texas Rangers
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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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Rangers' familiar 'funk' after sweep vs. Brewers is one they've bounced back from before