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Astros sign catcher Maldonado to 2-year, $7 million deal

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Joe Smith, Astros agree to $8 million, 2-year contract

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New York Yankees minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec speaks to reporters during the Major League Baseball winter meetings Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in San Diego. Balkovec is believed to be the first woman hired as a full-time hitting coach by a major league organization. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Balkovec looks forward to breaking barrier as hitting coach

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Astros, Patriots need to be sent a message

By Deron Snyder

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch speaks during the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Hinch working with MLB on sign steal probe, mum on details

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 11, 2016 file photo shows a wide angle view of Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during home games in 2017 by using a camera positioned in center field. The report Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 quoted pitcher Mike Fiers, who played for the Astros that season, and three other unidentified people with the club. The Astros won the World Series that year — two sources told The Athletic that Houston used the system into the playoffs while another source said it ended before the postseason. (AP Photo/Juan DeLeon, file)

Astros owner declines comment on sign stealing investigation

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow speaks during a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Astros sign stealing charges latest to tarnish reputation

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in New York. Mets' deGrom has been named the NL Cy Young Award winner for the second straight year. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Astros stole signs during 2017 World Series run: report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow speaks during a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

MLB checking into report ‘17 Astros stole signs, broke rules

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, waves a flag and Ryan Zimmerman, right, hoists the World Series trophy as the baseball team arrives at Dulles Airport, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Chantilly, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals return to jubilant city

By Matthew Paras and Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman watches during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

‘A group of heartbroken men’: Astros fall short of title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick is congratulated by Juan Soto after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nationals win World Series in heart-stopping Game 7 over Astros

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch hits balls during batting practice before Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Final comeback as Nationals win World Series title

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Mike Ehrmann, Pool)

The Latest: Nats beat Astros 6-2 to win first World Series

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after Houston Astros' Michael Brantley grounded out to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Strasburg, Nats top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto reacts after posing out during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Adam Eaton, Juan Soto crush home runs to hand Nationals lead in Game 6

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of the of Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals spring training facility on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Mitchell) ** FILE **

Jim Crane, Astros owner, writes apology letter to Sports Illustrated reporter

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros owner apologizes to SI reporter, retracts statement

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