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Finally facing the Pirates a 'win-win' for Gerrit Cole
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Golden Spikes Spotlight: Griffin Canning
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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Gerrit Cole OK going from Pirate ace to middle of Astros' stacked deck
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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The Astros' Gerrit Cole Trade Is a World Series Regression
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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Astros take down Pirates for win No. 50
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Gerrit Cole outdueled as Yankees no-hit by Astros
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