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Justin Verlander and Astros? A reunion makes too much sense.
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Astros and Rangers meet for Texas-sized showdown in AL Championship Series – KGET 17
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MLB trade deadline: Astros' rivals loading up for AL West battle
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ALCS: Astros look to continue Lone Star dominance of Rangers – Orange County Register
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Bochy encouraged by Scherzer session, not saying yet if 3-time Cy Young winner will pitch in ALCS
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Rangers-Astros 2023 ALCS position-by-position breakdown
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Rangers Add Max Scherzer in AL West Battle With Houston Astros - The New York Times
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Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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AL West leaders loaded up on starting pitchers at deadline
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Rangers add Max Scherzer, Jon Gray to ALCS roster
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Astros traded for Verlander at the deadline; are they better than the Rangers now?