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Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2

By Dave Campbell Jun. 12, 2021 10:48 PM EDT

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

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

Houston Astros pitcher Pedro Baez throws a bullpen session during spring training baseball in West Palm Beach, Fla., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Astros minus 8 pitchers because of coronavirus protocols

Mar. 05, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 03:47 AM EST

The roof at Globe Life Field is opened as the Los Angeles Dodgers take batting practice before Game 3 of the baseball team's NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LEADING OFF: Rays thwart Yankees, seek revenge vs Astros

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2020 09:19 PM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Gonzales shuts down Astros, Mariners roll to 6-1 victory

By Tim Booth Sep. 22, 2020 12:15 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, right, high-fives Will Smith after Taylor hit a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans

By Beth Harris Sep. 12, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate after the Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Sep. 06, 2020 11:34 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker scores during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Alvarez HR in 2020 debut, Astros score 9 in 1st, beat M's

By Jordan Godwin Aug. 15, 2020 12:51 AM 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

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: Marlins postponed again amid virus outbreak

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 01:52 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: Marlins postponed again amid virus outbreak

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2020 11:03 PM EDT