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Astros' Michael Brantley begins rehab assignment as veteran could rejoin defending champs for playoff push
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Astros activate Brantley, Yankees released Donaldson - Lone Star Ball
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Julio Rodríguez and Mike Ford homer as Mariners beat Astros 2-0
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Astros' Altuve starts rehab assignment; Brantley has setback
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Michael Brantley Set To Join Space Cowboys On Major League Rehab Sunday
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Alvarez lifts Astros over Braves in matchup of last 2 champs South & Southeast News - Bally Sports
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Houston Astros' Michael Brantley excited by rehab results
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Michael Brantley Scheduled To Join Space Cowboys On Major League Rehab, SportsTalk 790
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Houston Astros' Michael Brantley has season-ending shoulder surgery - ESPN
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Surging Astros set to host three-game series vs. Mariners
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Astros' Jose Altuve closer to return; Michael Brantley has setback - ESPN
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Houston Astros fans devastated as team shuts down Michael Brantley just days after Dusty Baker confirmed no injury setback: What a joke I'm sick