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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2017, file photo, the Houston Astros celebrate after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. The Astros are returning to Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won't be there, but their fans surely won't let the visitors forget. While the Dodgers head to Texas for the NL Division Series, their ballpark is hosting the American League Division Series in a postseason relocated due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Oct. 5, the Astros and the Oakland Athletics will open their ALDS matchup at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Astros out to ‘silence the haters’ in ALDS against Athletics

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. signals as he walks to the mound to change pitchers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

Astros head to hostile Los Angeles for ALDS vs Athletics

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi spends a few moments alone on the mound after the 2020 season ended as the Twins lost the American League wild-card series to the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Astros beat them 3-1 in Game 2, Odorizzi did not pitch in the series. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Saddled by record streak, dazed Twins ponder playoff ousters

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios celebrates an inning-ending out against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Ronald Guzman (11) congratulates Rougned Odor, second from left, for hitting a three-run home run while Nick Solak, second from right, and Joey Gallo, right, look on during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to Texas

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley (23) shares a salute with third base coach Omar Lopez as Brantley heads toward home after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Maldonado, Valdez push Astros past Mariners 6-1

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford slides safely home past Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Seattle. Crawford scored on a double hit by Kyle Seager. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Houston Astros George Springer, right, dives for home plate on his inside the park home run as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly, left, waits for the ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Springer hits inside-the-park HR, Astros top D-backs 3-2

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

FILE- In this July 24, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Houston. The Astros announced Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, that Verlander needs Tommy John surgery and could miss the entire 2021 season. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Astros’ Verlander needs elbow surgery, likely out thru 2021

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Aledmys Diaz, left, congratulates Jose Altuve, right, after he scores the go-ahead run on the single by Kyle Tucker during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Altuve, Tucker lead Astros past D’backs to get back to .500

Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun (56) celebrates with Nick Ahmed (13) after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Calhoun homers twice in Arizona’s 6-3 win over Houston

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Texas Rangers third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa throws to first for the out after fielding a ground ball by Houston Astros' Alex Bregman during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Valdez, Tucker lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gibson throws 4-hitter as Rangers edge Astros 1-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman watches his two-run single against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Matt Olson’s homer backs Sean Manaea, A’s beat Astros again

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Sean Murphy is tagged out at home by Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado during the seventh inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Gurriel hits go-ahead sacrifice fly, Astros end 6-game skid

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics Tony Kemp hits an RBI double against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Murphy hits homer, two-run single, A’s take 1st from Astros

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski, right, is relieved by manager Dusty Baker during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels rally in 8th to complete 4-game sweep of Astros

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, right, of Japan, avoids a tag from Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trout’s 300th sets club HR mark, Angels take 2 from Astros

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates his two-run home run with coaches as he returns to the dugout during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trout ties Angels’ HR record, then scores winning run

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press