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Former All-Star Michael Brantley is '100% Available' For Houston Astros in ALDS - Fastball
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Astros Shut Down Michael Brantley Due To Shoulder Inflammation - MLB Trade Rumors
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Astros Get One Back, Foil Mad Max's Return in 8–5 Game 3 Win
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Michael Brantley Returns; What This Means For Yainer Diaz
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Astros return core after coming a win shy of World Series - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Brantley rejoins Astros to complete unfinished business
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Michael Brantley injury: Return to Astros doesn't seem imminent
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MLB News: Michael Brantley signs with Houston - Over the Monster
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MLBbro Michael Brantley: Return Of “The Professional”, Season 14
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Michael Brantley Is Returning to Houston
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Brantley returns to Astros after missing 14 months with shoulder injury
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Brantley was 'close' to joining Jays before re-signing with Astros
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