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Tanaka to start Game 1 of ALCS for Yankees against Astros

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Houston Astros relief pitcher Justin Verlander, left, and Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, right, cheer after Josh Reddick hit an RBI single in the eighth inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Astros beat Red Sox 5-4 in Game 4, advance to ALCS

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

The Houston Astros celebrate their 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Houston Astros advance to first American League Championship Series with win over Boston Red Sox

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez shouts after hitting a two-run RBI double during the seventh inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox beat Astros 10-3, avoid elimination in ALDS Game 3

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve stands with head down on second base during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Boston. The Red Sox won 10-3. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Astros not panicking after being denied sweep of Red Sox

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - This is an October 1927 file photo showing New York Yankees stars Babe Ruth, left, and Lou Gehrig posed during an exhibition game. The sport’s most successful franchise reached mythical heights in 1927, when Ruth hit 60 home runs and did not even lead the team in total bases. That distinction went to Gehrig, who batted .373 with 47 homers, 52 doubles and 18 triples. (AP Photo/File)

A look at baseball’s greatest teams _ one for each franchise

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Verlander to start for Astros in Game 1 of ALDS

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree stretches out as he heads to the outfield during baseball practice at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. The Red Sox face the Houston Astros in the American League Division playoff series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

A capsule look at the Red Sox-Astros playoff series

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Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) is forced out at second base as Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel (10) turns the double play on Sam Travis during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Altuve wins batting title, Astros beat Red Sox 4-3

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's David Price reacts after striking out Houston Astros' George Springer to retire the side with the bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Sox clinch AL East, top Astros 6-3; rematch in playoffs

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starter Charlie Morton watches a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox fail again to clinch AL East, fall to Astros 3-2

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) winds up to throw to the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Verlander, Altuve, Astros wrap up sweep, rout Rangers 12-2

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) throws a ball back to a fan after signing it after their baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Astros won 14-3. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Astros rout Rangers 14-3 clinch home field in ALDS

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Houston Astros' Brian McCann (16), Cameron Maybin (3) and Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrate Maybin's three-run home run as they walk to the dugout past Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The shot came off a pitch from Rangers reliever Yohander Mendez. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Astros rout Rangers 14-3, clinch no worse than AL No. 2 seed

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Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez (9) looks behind him after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Alex Bregman during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Gonzalez 4 hits, 3 RBIs in Astros’ 11-2 win at sinking Texas

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa (1) and Cameron Maybin (3) celebrate after a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 6-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gattis, Morton help Astros win 6-2, Angels lose 6th in row

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel hits a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander, Gurriel lift Astros over Angels 3-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson watches a home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

White Sox bullpen covers 8 2/3 innings to beat Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel watches a two-run double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Peacock, Gurriel lead Astros over White Sox 4-3

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Houston Astros' George Springer, left, touches home plate to score as Chicago White Sox catcher Kevan Smith reaches to tag him during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Altuve homers, Astros top White Sox 3-1 for 5th straight

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