Houston Astros
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Twins will try to beat the cold, Astros
Full Story: Twins will try to beat the cold, AstrosMother Nature gave the Minnesota Twins an unexpected day off Sunday when cold temperatures and a chance of snow in Minneapolis bagged the series finale… Full Story
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Astros’ pitching staff delivers; Padres up next
Full Story: Astros’ pitching staff delivers; Padres up nextHOUSTON — Having rolled to four consecutive victories without yet encountering any high-leverage innings where a reliever faced anything resembling a save situation, the Houston… Full Story
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Orioles don’t get break facing Astros’ No. 5 starter
Full Story: Orioles don’t get break facing Astros’ No. 5 starterHOUSTON — The offseason acquisition of right-hander Gerrit Cole was orchestrated to fortify an already stout Astros rotation, one that when fully armed, had the… Full Story
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Verlander vs. Hamels = Opening Day competition
Full Story: Verlander vs. Hamels = Opening Day competitionThere will be no love lost between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros when the Lone Star State rivals meet Thursday afternoon at Globe Life… Full Story
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Pirates ship Cole to Astros for four players
Full Story: Pirates ship Cole to Astros for four playersThe Pittsburgh Pirates traded starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 Major League Draft, to the Houston Astros on… Full Story
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MLB Notebook: Altuve, Stanton named MVPs
Full Story: MLB Notebook: Altuve, Stanton named MVPsTwo weeks after helping the Houston Astros to their first World Series title, second baseman Jose Altuve was named American League MVP, the Baseball Writers… Full Story
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MLB Notes: Cashman wanted ‘fresh voice’ for Yanks
Full Story: MLB Notes: Cashman wanted ‘fresh voice’ for YanksNew York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman explained his reasoning for not retaining longtime manager Joe Girardi on Monday, saying it “was time for a… Full Story
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MLB Notes: Thousands celebrate at Astros’ parade
Full Story: MLB Notes: Thousands celebrate at Astros’ paradeHouston Astros standout pitcher Dallas Keuchel had something he wanted to ask the thousands of fans lined outside City Hall on Friday who came to… Full Story
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Houston Strong: Springer powers Astros to first title
Full Story: Houston Strong: Springer powers Astros to first titleLOS ANGELES — George Springer powered the Houston Astros to the franchise’s first World Series championship, crushing a two-run home run in the second inning… Full Story
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Going The Distance: Dodgers force Game 7
Full Story: Going The Distance: Dodgers force Game 7LOS ANGELES — Corey Seager’s sacrifice fly in the sixth inning gave the Los Angeles Dodgers the lead for good Tuesday in a 3-1 victory… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ Jose Altuve to play ‘majority’ of games in LF
After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch. The career infielder will play a “majority”… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ Jose Altuve to make spring debut on Friday, play left field
Career second baseman Jose Altuve will make his spring training debut on Friday, and he’ll do it in left field, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros trial 2B Jose Altuve in left field, add another INF
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was willing to move to left field if it meant bringing back longtime teammate Alex Bregman, but those days are… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros bring veteran INF Luis Guillorme to big league camp
The Houston Astros signed veteran infielder Luis Guillorme on Thursday to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. Guillorme, 30,… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros to retire Billy Wagner’s No. 13 in August
It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs acquire RHP Ryan Pressly from Astros
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Pressly, who served as the Astros’ closer for three of… Full Story
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Full Story: Reports: Cubs acquiring Astros closer Ryan Pressly
The Houston Astros are dealing right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, multiple media outlets reported Sunday. Pressly, who served as Houston’s closer… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros 2B Jose Altuve will change positions for Alex Bregman
Houston Astros career second baseman Jose Altuve is so eager for former teammate Alex Bregman to potentially return to the squad, the nine-time All-Star is… Full Story
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Full Story: Eight Astros avoid arbitration; Framber Valdez lands reported $18M
The Houston Astros came to terms on one-year contracts for all eight of their arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, including star left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez. The… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros trade INF Grae Kessinger to Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder Grae Kessinger from the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The Astros received minor league right-hander Matthew Linskey in exchange. Kessinger, 27,… Full Story