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Houston Astros Starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. sits in the
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World Series: Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. allows five Phillies
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2017 World Series: Lance McCullers Jr. may be better as a bullpen
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Astros rumors: 3 aces Houston can trade for to replace Lance McCullers
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. set to return to rotation
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When Is Lance McCullers Jr. Coming Back for the Houston Astros?
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McCullers Jr. fights illness as Astros get swept by Tigers
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Lance McCullers Jr doesn't want to leave the Astros