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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez watches his home run as he heads to first base, next to Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Astros remain hot in home opener with 6-2 win over Athletics

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 08, 2021 11:27 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. takes the ball from starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. as he is relieved during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Astros return core after coming a win shy of World Series

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 17, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Houston Astros' George Springer, right, and Jack Mayfield high-five after they scored on a single hit by Yuli Gurriel during the third inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Trout sets franchise HR mark, Angels rally to beat Astros

By Joe Reedy Sep. 05, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3), Cody Bellinger (35) and Mookie Betts (50) celebrate with teammates after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Houston. The Dodgers won 4-2 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
All quiet till Ríos HR in 13th lifts Dodgers over Astros 4-2

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 30, 2020 12:23 AM EDT