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Lance McCullers Jr. has Tommy John surgery
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. out for season after surgery
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Astros: Predicting playoff rotation with Lance McCullers back in the fold
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Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. emerges as true postseason ace - Sports Illustrated
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Astros, Lance McCullers Jr. reach deal on contract extension
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Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. out of 2023 season following surgery
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Astros pitcher's start pushed back due to elbow injury during champagne celebration
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Lance McCullers injury: Houston Astros shut down starting pitcher for rest of 2023 season right forearm rprocedure - ABC13 Houston
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Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers, Jr. opens up about his comeback, World Series game plan, and life in The H - CultureMap Houston
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As he vies for a spot in the Astros' postseason rotation, time is against Lance McCullers Jr. - The Crawfish Boxes
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Righty Lance McCullers inks left arm into an ode to Houston - Seattle Sports
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season', National Sports
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McCullers sharp again, pitches into 6th as Astros top Angels