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Astros, Altuve, Bregman 'sorry' for sign-stealing saga

Astros, Altuve, Bregman 'sorry' for sign-stealing saga

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February 13 Two of the Houston Astros' top hitters, third baseman Alex Bregman and second baseman Jose Altuve, issued apologies for their role in a sign-stealing plot that led to the dismissal of manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeffrey Luhnow. FULL STORY

Report: MLB eyes playoff expansion, new twists

Report: MLB eyes playoff expansion, new twists

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February 10 Major League Baseball is reportedly considering an expanded playoff scenario that includes more teams, a first-round bye and the ability of some teams to pick their opponents. FULL STORY

Baker agrees to short-term deal to manage Astros

Baker agrees to short-term deal to manage Astros

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January 29 The Houston Astros will sign Dusty Baker to a one-year contract to manage the team, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. FULL STORY

Dodgers brand Astros cheats, don't want 2017 title

Dodgers brand Astros cheats, don't want 2017 title

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January 26 The Los Angeles Dodgers may consider the Houston Astros frauds and cheaters, but they want nothing to do with hanging a "fake banner" to represent a championship they did not win on the field. FULL STORY

Bregman denies wearing 'stupid' devices to steal signs

Bregman denies wearing 'stupid' devices to steal signs

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January 18 In the wake of Major League Baseball's sign-stealing scandal that has cost three managers their jobs and the Houston Astros a hefty fine and bevy of draft picks, third baseman Alex Bregman denied that he or his teammates wore any devices to help them detect which pitches were coming. FULL STORY

Astros fire Hinch, Luhnow following MLB suspensions

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January 14 Houston Astros owner Jim Crane fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow on Monday after both received one-year suspensions from Major League Baseball in the sign-stealing scandal. FULL STORY

deGrom, Verlander win second Cy Young Awards

deGrom, Verlander win second Cy Young Awards

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November 14 New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom ran away with the voting to repeat as the winner of the National League Cy Young Award, while Houston Astros righty Justin Verlander edged a teammate to win the AL trophy for a second time Wednesday. FULL STORY

Astros' Alvarez named ROY in unanimous fashion

Astros' Alvarez named ROY in unanimous fashion

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November 11 Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez won the American League Rookie of the Year award in unanimous fashion on Monday. FULL STORY

Nats' Rendon up for NL MVP

Nats' Rendon up for NL MVP

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November 05 Third baseman Anthony Rendon, who helped lead the Washington Nationals to their first World Series championship, is a finalist for the National League Most Valuable Player award. FULL STORY

Astros enter 2020 favorites despite Game 7 loss

Astros enter 2020 favorites despite Game 7 loss

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October 31 The Astros were on the wrong side of baseball history Wednesday night, but that hasn't soured sportsbooks on the odds of Houston continuing its run of success that began with a World Series title in 2017. FULL STORY

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