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2022 MLB Playoffs: Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, cruise into World
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Aaron Judge deletes tweet congratulating Jose Altuve on 2017 MVP
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Sources - Aaron Judge declines $19M settlement offer from New York
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Astros beat Yankees 4-0 to reach World Series
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The long and short of it: Aaron Judge, Jose Altuve drive their
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Houston Astros win American League pennant on Jose Altuve's walk
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