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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sep. 2, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Springer, Astros beat Angels 4-2 in Ohtani’s pitching return

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer, left, exits with a trainer after getting injured whiletrying to steal second base during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Astros OF George Springer exits with thumb injury vs Dodgers

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Fireworks are displayed before the MLB Home Run Derby, at Nationals Park, Monday, July 16, 2018 in Washington. The 89th MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Correction: All-Star Game story

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) is checked after getting hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers' Cole Hamels, as umpire Greg Gibson, right, watches during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 11, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Astros’ Springer day to day after taking pitch to left elbow

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Houston Astros' George Springer watches his two run double hit off Oakland Athletics' Sean Manaea in the fifth of a baseball game Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Springer gets 2 more hits, Astros beat A’s 4-2

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against Oakland Athletics' shortstop Marcus Semien (10) during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Cole strikes out 12, Astros capitalize on errors to beat A’s

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer rounds third to score on Carlos Correa's single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Springer and Kidd-Gilchrist bond over shared experience

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros outfielders Josh Reddick, left, George Springer and Jake Marisnick race to the infield after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game in Seattle. Houston outfielders have been celebrating victories this season by doing dances inspired by the Fortnite Battle Royale video game. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Battle ready: Big leaguers logging long hours on Fortnite

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

Second base umpire Ed Hickox, left, watches as Houston Astros' George Springer, right, rounds second after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers' Cole Hamels on a lead at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, March 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Springer 1st with consecutive MLB opening day leadoff HRs

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Houston Astros George Springer signs autographs for fans after spring baseball training, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Springer’s energy propels World Series champion Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa throws the ball on a back field during spring baseball training, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Hungry for more: Correa, tight-knit Astros talking dynasty

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

File-This Nov. 1, 2017, file photo shows Houston Astros' George Springer reacting after hitting a double during the first inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. World Series MVP Springer and the Astros avoided salary arbitration by agreeing Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, to a $24 million, two-year contract. Springer gets $12 million annually under the deal and will be eligible for arbitration again after the 2019 season.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Series MVP Springer, Astros reach $24 million, 2-year deal

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Fans cheer as the Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park after winning the 2017 World Series, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Houston. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

The Latest: World Series MVP Springer thanks Astros fans

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The Houston Astros celebrate after their win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Astros beat Dodgers win franchise’s first ever World Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Charlie Morton reacts after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Astros win 1st World Series crown, top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Worth shouting about: George Springer wins World Series MVP

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch hits balls before Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros’ Hinch: Backstop bust to Series-winning skipper

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates with Yuli Gurriel during the sixth inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros win World Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series in Houston. McCullers headed into Game 6 of the World Series not knowing whether he would be attempting to close out a championship or starting Game 7 on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Several hours later, McCullers learned he will be on the mound for the biggest game in Astros history. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

The Latest: Astros romp past Dodgers for 1st title

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