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Judge homers again, Yankees' bullpen shuts down Astros in 5-4 win
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Houston Astros designated hitter Michael Brantley (23) hits a single to center field in the bottom of the fifth inning of the MLB game between the Oak Stock Photo - Alamy
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley, Phil Maton progress in recoveries
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How influential is Michael Brantley to the Astros? We'll let his teammates tell you.
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Michael Brantley improving, but Astros won't rush his return
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Michael Brantley, Houston Astros agree to 2-year, $32M deal, sources say - ESPN
Astros sign veteran OF Brantley to 1-year, $12M deal - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Michael Brantley could make this a respectable offense in 2021 - Bless You Boys
Alvarez homers, Tucker surpasses 100 RBIs as Astros increase AL West lead with 7-5 win over Padres
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Michael Brantley is back, but how much can he offer right away? Astros mailbag - The Athletic
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Brantley returns to Astros after missing 14 months with shoulder injury