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CORRECTS DATE - Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole reacts after giving up a hit Texas Rangers' Logan Forsythe to score a fourth run during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)

Gallo goes deep again in Rangers’ 9-4 win over Astros, Cole

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada, left, walks out to intervene in a heated discussion between starting pitcher Gerrit Cole and home plate umpire Ron Kulpa during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, April 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Minor victory for Rangers in 4-0 win over frustrated Astros

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Working quickly, Astros’ Wade Miley embraces craftiness

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Feliz agrees to $850,000 deal with Pirates

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole prepares to pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning in Game 2 of a baseball American League Championship Series on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cole struggles in 2nd playoff start with Astros

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates after his RBI-single against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning in Game 1 of a baseball American League Championship Series on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander cools off Red Sox 7-2 in Game 1 of ALCS

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez (9) races to first base on a hit against the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning of Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Houston. Two runs scored on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gonzalez, Bregman lift Astros over Indians for 2-0 ALDS lead

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gurriel homers twice as Astros punch playoff ticket

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Evan Gattis (11) celebrates with Max Stassi (12) after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros hit 5 homers to end skid with 12-1 win over Rockies

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz watches a two-run double against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cruz’s double in 8th helps Mariners beat Astros 5-2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Cole pitches into 6th inning, Astros hit 3 homers in 9-1 win

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FILE - In this June 13, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole follows through on a delivery to an Oakland Athletics batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Cole, Corey Kluber and Clayton Kershaw are among the many big league pitchers maximizing success by throwing fewer fastballs. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

The Fastball Paradox: With velocity up, fastballs on decline

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, May 4, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Cole fans career-high 16 in 1-hitter, Astros rout D-backs

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Pirates try to move on after departures of Cole, McCutchen

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Cole excited to join Verlander, Keuchel on Astros staff

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Gerrit Cole pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit. The Houston Astros have boosted their rotation with another big arm, acquiring Cole from the Pirates in a five-player trade. The deal was announced Saturday, Jan. 13. The Pirates got right-handers Joe Musgrove and Michael Feliz, third baseman Colin Moran and outfielder Jason Martin for their ace. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Cole fire: Astros heat up hot stove by acquiring Pirates ace

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Cincinnati Reds' Scooter Gennett (4) celebrates with Joey Votto (19) after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starter Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Suarez, Gennett 2-run homers push Reds to 5-2 win over Bucs

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Gerrit Cole follows through on a a two-run single off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Philadelphia. At right is catcher Andrew Knapp. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Correction: Pirates-Phillies story

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison celebrates as he arrives at home after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Mercer, Harrison homer in Pittsburgh’s win over St. Louis

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams (18) follows through on a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, May 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Adams hits 2-run HR to power Braves past Pirates, 5-2

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press