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Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

McCullers agrees to $85M deal with Astros for 2022-26

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Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) practices before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

American League Central Preview Capsules

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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. takes the ball from starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. as he is relieved during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Astros return core after coming a win shy of World Series

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates fans sit in the bleachers during a spring training baseball game between the Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

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Odorizzi excited to play alongside Greinke with Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Astros boost rotation with Odorizzi’s late deal

By KRISIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (66) laughs with other pitchers during spring training baseball in West Palm Beach, Fla., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros minus 8 pitchers because of coronavirus protocols

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Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa catches a pop out during spring training baseball in West Palm Beach, Fla., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros’ Correa open to longer contract if deal done soon

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros' Michael Brantley gestures while rounding the bases on his two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning of Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles. Brantley has agreed to a $32 million, two-year contract with the Astros, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 20, because the contract, which is pending a successful physical, had not been announced. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Brantley rejoins Astros to complete unfinished business

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waves to the crowd during Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y., in this Sunday, July 28, 2013, file photo. Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. He was 86. The Atlanta Braves said Aaron died peacefully in his sleep. No cause of death was given. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File) **FILE**

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro pauses during the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Castro has agreed to a $7 million, two-year contract with the Houston Astros, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, because the deal had not been announced. The agreement is pending completion of a successful physical. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Catcher Jason Castro, Astros finalize $7M, 2-year contract

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AP source: Astros agree to $7M, 2-year deal with Castro

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tuesday Sports in Brief

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At 71, Baker unsure if he’d like to manage Astros beyond ‘21

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow speaks at a baseball World Series news conference in Washington. Former Houston Astros general manager Luhnow has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the team, seeking more than $22 million in salary owed under his deal when he was fired in January. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Luhnow files $22M breach of contract lawsuit against Astros

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena celebrates his MVP award following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Randy Arozarena, Rays top Astros in Game 7 to reach World Series

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Houston Astros Carlos Correa watches the eighth inning from the dugout in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Astros’ season ends in ALCS to Rays, but villain role continues

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. walks out to the infield for the national anthem before Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Astros overcome adversity to come 1 win shy of World Series

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros Carlos Correa runs to second after hitting a double against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning in Game 6 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Springer, Valdez help Astros top Rays 7-4, force ALCS Game 7

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Houston Astros Carlos Correa runs past Tampa Bay Rays' Willy Adames after hitting a walk off home run during the ninth inning in Game 5 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in San Diego. The Astros defeated the Rays 4-3 and the Rays lead the series 3-2 games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Carlos Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press