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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros runs to first base during Game 4 of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Loren Elliott/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Alex Bregman and Mike Trout deals signal new era in baseball

Alex Bregman feels shorted by Astros contract renewal

Fantasy Baseball Impact: George Springer ready to run more in 2019

Are the Astros still the clear-cut favorites in AL West?

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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 08: Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley (23) hits a sacrifice fly to drive in a run during the third inning of the American League Divisional Series Game 3 between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians on October 8, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Houston defeated Cleveland 11-3 to win the series 3 games to none. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Astros get great value with Michael Brantley signing

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros pitches in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros lose Lance McCullers to Tommy John surgery

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 29: Starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles during Game One of a doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 29, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Justin Verlander might become the Tom Brady of baseball

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 20: Manager AJ Hinch #14 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on July 20, 2018 in Anaheim, California. The Astros defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Is extending AJ Hinch the right thing to do?

DENVER, CO - JULY 24: Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve (27) waits to bat during a regular season interleague MLB game between the Colorado Rockies and the visiting Houston Astros on July 24, 2018 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Astros need to beat A’s to get rolling again

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros, George Springer #4 and Josh Reddick #22 celebrates after the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on August 19, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-4. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

UPDATED: Are Astros trolling A’s with ‘Dream Crushing’ shirts?

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros and Alex Bregman #2 hold the World Series Trophy during the Houston Astros Victory Parade on November 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 to win the 2017 World Series. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Could Alex Bregman be the face of baseball?

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at the Oakland Coliseum on August 19, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-4. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

In today’s MLB, is winning 200 games as good as what winning 300 used to be?

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 23: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park on June 23, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Struggling Astros, surging Athletics begin series with AL West on the line

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 06: Manager A.J. Hinch #14 of the Houston Astros before a spring training game against the New York Mets at First Data Field on March 6, 2018 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Astros 9-5. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

A.J. Hinch’s emotions may hurt Astros World Series chances

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- APRIL 30: Roberto Osuna #54 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Minnesota Twins on April 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Blue Jays defeated the Twins 7-5. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Roberto Osuna

Blue Jays decide keeping suspended Roberto Osuna not worth the risk

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 17: Zach Britton #53 of the Baltimore Orioles in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Orioles defeated the Yankees 6-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Houston Astros need to get serious about acquiring Zach Britton

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 14: Houston Astros All-Stars Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa (pictured L-R) have some fun in the dugout prior to a game during the Houston Astros game against the Oakland A's on June 14, 2018, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA. (Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Can the Houston Astros be stopped?

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 30: Ken Giles #53 of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on April 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Ken Giles Fight Club’d himself and Astros fans are shook

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 2: Charlie Morton

Charlie Morton is really good and it’s about time we discuss it

The Astros warm up before the game as the Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers on opening day of Major League Baseball at Globe Life Park Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images)

The Astros tried using a four-man outfield and it worked

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 21: In time for Opening Day, Houston Astros outfielder, George Springer, joins Budweiser at Spring Training with a limited-edition Axe Budweiser beechwood bat at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 21, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Budweiser)

Axe Bats and Budweiser teamed up to put beer in George Springer’s baseball bat

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 09: Jose Altuve

Jose Altuve signs five-year extension with Houston Astros

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Jose Altuve

Astros make wise decision locking up MVP Jose Altuve long-term

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Yuli Gurriel

Yuli Gurriel’s suspension is going to have to wait

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 24: Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch (14) talking to minor league players OF Kyle Tucker and RHP Forrest Whitley prior to an MLB game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, September 24, 2017. (Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Astros’ top prospect suspended 50 games for drug violation

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander throws serious shade at Yankees

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Astros sign George Springer to $24 million extension

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole #45 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Astros fleece Pirates in 5-player trade for Gerrit Cole