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Astros' Lance McCullers won't pitch in World Series
Lance McCullers Jr will miss 2023 Opening Day with muscle strain
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr accused of tipping pitches during World
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Lance McCullers Jr. ready to pitch for Astros
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Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. done for season after surgery
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers won't pitch in the World Series
Lance McCullers Jr. To Miss Opening Day With Injury
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2017 World Series: Lance McCullers Jr. may be better as a bullpen
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Lance McCullers Jr.'s season is in limbo and the Astros' needs are
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Phillies World Series: Ranger Suarez starts Game 3 after rainout
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Pedro Martinez: Lance McCullers 'drastically' tipped pitches
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World Series: Curveball-crazy Lance McCullers Astros' Game 3 weapon
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Lance McCullers Jr. Intimates Dodgers Are Comfortable Criticizing