Houston Astros
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Astros RHP Martes suspended for 2020 season
Full Story: Astros RHP Martes suspended for 2020 seasonHouston Astros right-hander Francis Martes was suspended without pay for the entire 2020 season for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced… Full Story
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Astros, Altuve, Bregman ‘sorry’ for sign-stealing saga
Full Story: Astros, Altuve, Bregman ‘sorry’ for sign-stealing sagaTwo of the Houston Astros’ top hitters, third baseman Alex Bregman and second baseman Jose Altuve, issued apologies for their role in a sign-stealing plot… Full Story
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Baker agrees to short-term deal to manage Astros
Full Story: Baker agrees to short-term deal to manage AstrosThe Houston Astros will sign Dusty Baker to a one-year contract to manage the team, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. According to Bob Nightengale of USA… Full Story
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Dodgers brand Astros cheats, don’t want 2017 title
Full Story: Dodgers brand Astros cheats, don’t want 2017 titleThe Los Angeles Dodgers may consider the Houston Astros frauds and cheaters, but they want nothing to do with hanging a “fake banner” to represent… Full Story
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Bregman denies wearing ‘stupid’ devices to steal signs
Full Story: Bregman denies wearing ‘stupid’ devices to steal signsIn the wake of Major League Baseball’s sign-stealing scandal that has cost three managers their jobs and the Houston Astros a hefty fine and bevy… Full Story
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Astros fire Hinch, Luhnow following MLB suspensions
Full Story: Astros fire Hinch, Luhnow following MLB suspensionsHouston Astros owner Jim Crane fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow on Monday after both received one-year suspensions from Major League Baseball… Full Story
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Nationals bolster bullpen, sign RHP Harris
Full Story: Nationals bolster bullpen, sign RHP HarrisThe Washington Nationals have agreed to sign right-handed reliever Will Harris to a three-year, $24-million deal, according to multiple reports. The addition of Harris, a… Full Story
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Cole declines qualifying offer; two accept
Full Story: Cole declines qualifying offer; two acceptGerrit Cole officially became a free agent Thursday when he declined a qualifying offer from the Houston Astros. Ten pending free agents received qualifying offers… Full Story
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deGrom, Verlander win second Cy Young Awards
Full Story: deGrom, Verlander win second Cy Young AwardsNew York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom ran away with the voting to repeat as the winner of the National League Cy Young Award, while Houston… Full Story
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Astros’ Alvarez named ROY in unanimous fashion
Full Story: Astros’ Alvarez named ROY in unanimous fashionHouston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez won the American League Rookie of the Year award in unanimous fashion on Monday. Alvarez received all 30 first-place… Full Story
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Full Story: Taylor Trammell to face no additional sanctions for ‘illegal’ bat
The bat Major League Baseball confiscated from Taylor Trammell is against league rules, but the Houston Astros outfielder won’t face any additional discipline for the… Full Story
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Full Story: Merrill Kelly aims to halt Rangers’ modest skid in opener vs. Astros
The injury-riddled Texas Rangers will send one of their hottest pitchers to the mound on Friday when they square off with the struggling Houston Astros… Full Story
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Full Story: Yankees look to rebound after blowing lead vs. Astros
Houston third baseman Isaac Paredes resumed baseball activities on Wednesday, running at half speed before fielding grounders prior to the Astros’ 8-7 victory over the… Full Story
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Full Story: Agent: ‘Preposterous’ that Framber Valdez intentionally hit teammate with pitch
An unusual sequence between the battery of Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez and catcher Cesar Salazar during the home loss to the New York Yankees… Full Story
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Full Story: Giancarlo Stanton moves over to left field as Yanks visit Astros
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton made his first start in left field this season in the opener of a three-game series against the Astros on Tuesday… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ pitching getting stronger heading into series with Yankees
The Houston Astros waited the bulk of this season for three members of their starting rotation to rejoin their ranks. The third member of that… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros searching for offense going into series finale with Angels
After a promising start to the month that began with the acquisition of three bats at the trade deadline, the Astros closed August with a… Full Story
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Full Story: With reinforcements on deck, Astros face Angels again
When rosters expand on Monday, the Houston Astros will be in position to welcome back potentially key cogs as they make a September playoff push.… Full Story
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Full Story: ‘All hands on deck’ in bullpen for Astros against Angels
Even as they near optimal health with their position players and rotation, the Houston Astros remain short-handed in their bullpen and have been forced to… Full Story
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Full Story: Free-falling Angels brace for Christian Walker, Astros
The Los Angeles Angels will try to bounce back from a shellacking when they play the opener of a four-game series against the host Houston… Full Story