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Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, center, watches as New York Yankees' Rougned Odor, left, and Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, react to being injured on a play at home plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx

By Jake Seiner May. 04, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen watches spring training baseball practice in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Van Wagenen and many of his top aides are out, moves announced less than an hour after hedge fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the team Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Mets GM Van Wagenen, others out as Cohen takes over team

By Ronald Blum Nov. 06, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. walks out to the infield for the national anthem before Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Say goodnight to the bad guys: Astros fall short in Game 7

By Greg Beacham Oct. 18, 2020 01:11 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena celebrates his MVP award following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 18, 2020 12:31 AM EDT

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. signals as he walks to the mound to change pitchers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Twins tout home-field edge against Astros, even without fans

By Dave Campbell Sep. 28, 2020 06:39 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman heads to third with a triple during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Astros magic number 1 for AL playoff spot after win at Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 24, 2020 11:26 PM EDT

Umpire Chris Guccione, right, talks to Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) after both benches emptied onto the field after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dodgers' Kelly suspended 8 games for buzzing, mocking Astros

Jul. 29, 2020 06:47 PM EDT

Umpire Chris Guccione, right, talks to Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) after both benches emptied onto the field after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Benches clear as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 29, 2020 01:42 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane sits down to speak to the media during a news conference before the start of the first official spring training baseball practice for the team in West Palm Beach, Fla. The last time the Astros and Nationals played, the Nationals were celebrating their World Series title in Houston. Since then the Astros have become the league's villains, with a sign-stealing scandal tarnishing their reputation and casting a shadow on their 2017 title.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Astros hope to move on from cheating scandal as MLB restarts

By Kristie Rieken Jun. 25, 2020 03:40 AM EDT

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 23, 2020 06:42 AM EDT
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Update on the latest sports

Apr. 22, 2020 10:34 PM EDT
MLB-RED SOX-SIGN STEALING Red Sox stripped of pick, Cora banned in sign stealing scams NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Red...