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It's official: Dodgers cheated out of 2017 World Series title
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Boston Red Sox Stifle Houston Astros' Bats, Return To The World
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Abreu-led Astros hang on to beat Twins, advance to 7th straight
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MLB playoffs: Astros' World Series shot may be derailed by controversy
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Red Sox escape major punishment for sign stealing - Los Angeles Times
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Astros back in Series so soon after scandal leaves sour taste
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LEADING OFF: Red Sox and Astros open ALCS, Cards' Shildt out
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Houston Astros sign stealing scandal - Wikipedia
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LA City Council Thinks MLB Should Give Dodgers 2017 and 2018 World
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Astros employee accused of spying on Red Sox during Game 1 of ALCS
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Boston Red Sox Stifle Houston Astros' Bats, Return To The World
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For the Astros and the Red Sox, a Playoffs Reunion - The New York
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Red Sox exercise 2018 option on manager John Farrell - NBC Sports