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New Book Shows Astros Kept Cheating After 2018
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead – NewsNation
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Falling stars: Astros big hitters stuck in World Series skid
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Dusty Baker tells newspaper he is retiring as manager of the Houston Astros
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Cheating Again? Astros Catcher Used Illegal Bat In World Series
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Adolis García responds to plunking with record ALCS show as Rangers reach World Series – WUTR/WFXV –
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Cheating Again? Astros Catcher Used Illegal Bat In World Series
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Martín Maldonado asked to switch bats for player safety
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Empty stadiums to spare Astros from fans' scorn over cheating - Los Angeles Times
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Player discipline possible for future sign-stealing offenses – KGET 17
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Houston Astros: Sign-stealing accusations lofted at Astros again
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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model
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Houston Astros Will Face Boston Red Sox in ALCS - The New York Times