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Oakland Athletics pitcher Barry Zito pitches in relief of starter Aaron Brooks to the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Richard Carson)

Zito in majors for 1st time since ‘13 as A’s fall to Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Mike Fiers follows through on a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Mike Fiers throws no-hitter in Astros’ victory over Dodgers

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez speaks during an induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio join Hall of Fame

By John Kekis - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2011, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow answers a question during a baseball news conference in Houston. The Cardinals have become a model of success by mixing traditional scouting with a heavy dose of analytics, an approach that grew as Jeff Luhnow rose to power in the front office a decade ago. Luhnow took that skill to the Astros, whose player database was allegedly hacked by his former colleagues in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Cardinals’ internal review shows no high-level executives involved in hack

By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2013, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, talks to St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay, left, and second baseman Daniel Descalso before an exhibition spring training baseball game in Jupiter, Fla. Major League Baseball says it is cooperating with a federal investigation into an illegal breach of the Astros' internal operations database, amid a report that the Cardinals were responsible for the hack. The New York Times, citing unnamed law enforcement officials, reported Tuesday, June 16, 2015 , that the FBI and Justice Department are investigating whether Cardinals' front-office officials are responsible for the effort to steal information about player personnel. The The teams were rivals in the National League Central until Houston moved to the American League in 2012. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Report: Cardinals allegedly accessed Astros’ player information system

By R.B. Fallstrom and Jim Salter - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper walks off the field after striking out in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nats’ Harper throws out runner, Williams not pleased

By CARL KOTALA - Associated Press

Jordan Zimmermann (Associated Press)

Jordan Zimmermann ‘felt good’ despite injury scare in Nationals’ win over Astros

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

**FILE** Members of the Washington Nationals warm up at Space Coast Stadium during spring training baseball, Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Nationals spring training site gains traction after land swap

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Managers from both teams meet with the umpires at the plate before a spring exhibition baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Space Coast Stadium, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals, Astros spring training facility gets funding help from Fla. county

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

Arizona Diamondbacks manager A. J. Hinch and coach Matt Williams, right, sit in the dugout prior to a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, June 4, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

A.J. Hinch hired as Houston Astros manager, replacing Bo Porter

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 10, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros manager Bo Porter watches the action during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. The Astros have fired manager Bo Porter in his second season with the club. General manager Jeff Luhnow says the decision wasn't based on Houston's record but because "we need a new direction in our clubhouse." The Astros entered Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, in fourth place in the AL West with a 59-79 record, second worst in the league. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Bo Porter fired as Houston Astros manager

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon heads to home for his solo home run during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rendon homers, Nationals rally past Astros 6-5

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig speaks during a news conference before a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Astros draft California HS lefty Aiken at No. 1

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jonathan Villar swings for an RBI ground-rule double against the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning of Major League baseball's annual Civil Rights Game Friday, May 30, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Villar lifts Astros to 2-1 win over Orioles

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Jimenez has strong start for Orioles in loss

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Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) beats the tag by Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Hosmer was safe with a double on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Still slumping, Royals swept by Houston 9-3

Associated Press

Houston Astros' Chris Carter follows through on a three-run home run off Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Louis Coleman during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Carter 2 HRs, Springer HR, Astros win 5th in row

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals offense fails again in 3-0 loss to Houston

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press