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Houston Astros' Evan Gattis (11) celebrates with Max Stassi (12) after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros hit 5 homers to end skid with 12-1 win over Rockies

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Chris Herrmann drops his bat after hitting an RBI-triple against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Healy helps Mariners rally to take 3rd straight from Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz watches a two-run double against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cruz’s double in 8th helps Mariners beat Astros 5-2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Man accused of rapes in Missouri, Texas gets life sentence

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mayfield debuts, Luck returns as NFL preseason gets in gear

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2 women to appeal lawsuit over Houston rape kit backlog

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton stands on the mound after giving up a home run to the San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Osuna gets win in return from suspension, Astros top Giants

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna is interviewed in the dugout before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. Osuna served a 75-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Osuna addresses new Astros teammates in closed-door meeting

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Josh Reddick (22) crosses home plate in front of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) after a three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)

Astros get 13 hits in 14-0 rout of Dodgers; McCullers hurt

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Houston Police Department shows Joseph James Pappas. Authorities on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, identified a man who they believe gunned down one of former President George H.W. Bush's doctors last month as Pappas, the son of a woman who died while the doctor was operating on her more than 20 years ago. (Texas Department of Public Safety/Houston Police Department via AP)

Police: Suspect in Bush’s doctor’s death killed himself

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Houston Police Department shows Joseph James Pappas. Authorities on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, identified a man who they believe gunned down one of former President George H.W. Bush's doctors last month as Pappas, the son of a woman who died while the doctor was operating on her more than 20 years ago. (Texas Department of Public Safety/Houston Police Department via AP)

Friends say suspect in Bush’s doctor’s killing was a mystery

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc sits in the dugout after being relieved in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Gonzalez, Astros win 8-3, drop Mariners into wild-card tie

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Houston massage therapist convicted of exploiting boys

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Paxton, Cruz power Mariners over Cole, Astros 2-0

By DOUG MILLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 1, 2018, file photo Toronto Blue Jays' pitcher Roberto Osuna throws against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game in Minneapolis. The Houston Astros traded Ken Giles to the Blue Jays along with a pair of pitching prospects for Roberto Osuna. Houston also sent right-handers David Paulino and Hector Perez to Toronto as part of the deal, struck a day before the deadline for trades without waivers. The 23-year-old Osuna is eligible to pitch in the major leagues starting Sunday after a 75-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, file)

Osuna sent to Astros by Blue Jays for Giles in closer swap

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Jurickson Profar walks to the dugout after Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel stepped on his face during a play at second base in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Houston. Profar was treated and remained in the game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rangers become 1st team to sweep Astros this year, win 4-3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros third baseman J.D. Davis ends up over the dugout railing after catching a pop foul off the bat of Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in Denver. With the bases loaded, Colorado Rockies' Raimel Tapia scored the tying run. The Rockies won 3-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Blackmon’s homer in 9th gives Rockies 3-2 win over Astros

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2017, file photo, Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver, winner of the Outland Trophy for outstanding interior lineman, stands with the trophy while taking questions during the College Football Awards show at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Ed Oliver entered college with a three-year business plan. Dominant for three seasons at Houston and then head to the NFL. After two seasons, he is right on schedule. Oliver has already announced he will declare for the 2019 draft. But first, one more year of wrecking college offenses. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

With NFL decision out of way, Oliver focused on grand finale

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer, right, is congratulated by Josh Reddick after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. Reddick had a solo home run earlier in the inning. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Springer’s slam, Verlander’s K’s send Astros past Halos, 7-0

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Mosque fire causes minor damage, believed arson

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