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Astros overcome terrible start to clinch 4th straight AL West title
The Houston Astros have clinched their fourth straight AL West title with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners, overcoming a terrible start to reach the playoffs for an eighth consecutive year.
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Houstonโs Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Verlander scratched for Astros' game against Tigers because of neck discomfort
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was scratched from his scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers because of neck discomfort.
Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP Josรฉ Abreu to their spring training facility in Florida
The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman Josรฉ Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.
Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0.
Verlander, Gray and Giolito all in question for opening day after injuries hit starting pitchers
Three big-name starting pitchers are dealing with injuries that could cause them to miss the beginning of the regular season โ and potentially more.
Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says
Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press.
Altuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants
Josรฉ Altuve hit a grand slam in the sixth one inning after putting Houston ahead on a solo homer, and the AL-leading Houston Astros held off the San Francisco Giants 9-6 in a matchup of baseballโs top two teams.