Houston Astros

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the bottm of the first inning of a Major League Baseball game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 1, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Justin Verlander climbs up career strikeout list by passing Cy Young

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Houston Astros expecting bad news on George Springer injury

MLB Standings: Division leaders begin to separate themselves

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 28: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the secomd inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on April 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

MLB Standings: American League teams are struggling

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 08: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Dallas Keuchel stubbornly stands alone on his salary hill

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 07: Kyle Tucker #3 of the Houston Astros singles to right field in the seventh inning for his first major league hit against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on July 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

MLB rumors: 5 prospects who can help the Astros in 2019

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros throws his first pitch of the season to Austin Meadows #17 of the Tampa Bay Rays During Opening Day at Tropicana Field on March 28, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander only getting better with age

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros throws the ball against the New York Mets during a spring training game at The Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 25, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Justin Verlander picking Astros extension over free agency a smart move

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

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Alex Bregman feels shorted by Astros contract renewal

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 28: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros bats against the Miami Marlins at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 28, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

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

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 06: (L-R) Justin Verlander #35, Marwin Gonzalez #9 and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros react on the field while a play is reviewed in the sixth inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 6, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 3-1. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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

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

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates with manager AJ Hinch after scoring a run in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Are the Houston Astros doing baseball version of SpyGate?

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?

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)

Jose Altuve’s return puts the Astros in charge of the AL West

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

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman is greeted after scoring on a single by Carlos Correa in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Houston Astros Alex Bregman shaves ‘stache mid-game, but why?