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Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Astros beat A's to clinch playoff spot - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros lose MVP hopeful Yordan Alvarez to injured list due to oblique injury
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MLB Injury Report: Yordan Álvarez among new players with injuries
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Astros get promising Yordan Alvarez, Michael Brantley injury updates
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Two Yordan Alvarez homers back Justin Verlander as Astros open with win over Twins - The Boston Globe
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Yordan Alvarez Covid-19 news: Astros DH enters health and safety protocols - DraftKings Network
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Alvarez hits solo homer, slam as the Astros rout Brewers 12-2 for 8th straight win - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Yordan Alvarez injury update: Astros slugger shut down for at least three weeks with oblique discomfort
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