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Detroit Tigers' Andy Ibanez celebrates his bases-clearing double against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Gritty Tigers close out playoff sweep of Astros with win in Game 2 of Wild Card Series

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal reacts after striking out Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz during the sixth inning of Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Skenes gets no-decision, Taylor’s 9th-inning homer lifts Pirates over Astros 6-3

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Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley, right, celebrates with Dylan Moore after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Raley hits three-run homer to help Mariners overcome injury to Rodriguez and beat Astros 6-4

By Shane Lantz - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jake Meyers celebrates in the dugout after his three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros score season-high in runs in win over Orioles

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena (3) celebrates his three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers with Jose Altuve during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Meyers, Pena homer as Astros beat Brewers 5-4 for season-high sixth straight win

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros team mascot Orbit and fans, pose for a photo backdropped by the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The Houston Astros will face Colorado Rockies in two regular season game beginning Saturday, at Mexico City's Alfredo Harp Helú stadium. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

MLB presence in Mexico goes beyond just hosting another regular-season series

By Carlos Rodríguez - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Nationals’ Parker throws seven scoreless innings to blank Astros

By Byron Kerr - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Parker throws seven scoreless innings as Nationals blank Astros

By Byron Kerr - Associated Press

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brock Burke reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Rangers’ reliever Burke breaks his non-throwing hand after punching a wall following a poor outing

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Astros top pitching prospect Spencer Arrighetti hit hard in MLB debut against Royals

By David Smale - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve celebrates after hitting a home run during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Houston Astros will feel quite at home when on the road for the first time this season in the other Texas ballpark with a World Series champion. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Astros feel at home in other Texas ballpark with World Series champ as Lone Star rivalry renews

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston’s Ronel Blanco throws first no-hitter in the majors this season in 10-0 win over Toronto

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Juan Soto watches a pitch in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, March 11, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. Baseball’s next free agency class won’t have a two-way star like Shohei Ohtani, and almost certainly no deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years to switch teams in Los Angeles this year. But there could still be All-Star sluggers and Cy Young Award winners available next offseason.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in ‘24-25 class

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy walks through the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

Astros still top AL West division while Rangers are reigning World Series champions

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly looks up during a spring training baseball workout Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Ryan Pressly surprised at demotion to Astros setup role but says willing to accept it

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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker watches during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dusty Baker retiring as manager of Houston Astros

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi thorws during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with Yainer Diaz (21) and Grae Kessinger (16) after all three scored on Altuve's home run during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the baseball American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney, center right, hands the ball to manager Bruce Bochy, left, after being pulled during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Våsquez)

Streaky Rangers suddenly headed wrong way again with Game 4 loss as Astros even ALCS

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press