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Houston Astros' George Springer, right, celebrates after his three-run home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka during the third inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Astros power past Yanks for 3-1 ALCS lead, Verlander up next

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka talks with the media during a news conference for a baseball American League Championship Series in Houston, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. New York will face the Houston Astros, Saturday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the Yankees-Astros playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during Game 1 of a best-of-five American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander takes part in a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Houston. The Astros will host the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of an American League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Astros aces amped to face Rays in AL Division Series

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander waves to fans striking out Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun forays 3,000th career strikeout during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Astros’ Verlander becomes 18th pitcher with 3,000 strikeouts

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics Marcus Semien, left, and Matt Olson, center, celebrate at the plate next to Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos, right, after they scored on a two-run home run by Olson during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Olson, Athletics top Astros 3-2, take over AL wild-card lead

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws to Seattle Mariners' Mallex Smith during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander gets MLB-best 18th win as Astros down Seattle 2-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Astros ace Verlander has no-hitter thru 8 innings at Toronto

Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Verlander pitches 3rd career no-hitter, Astros beat Jays 2-0

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander is mobbed by teammates after pitching a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander pitches 3rd career no-hitter in 2-0 victory over Toronto Blue Ja

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, left, yells at home plate umpire Pat Hoberg, right, as Joe Espada, first base umpire Greg Gibson and manger A.J. Hinch get between them after Verlander was ejected by Hoberg during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander gets win despite ejection as Astros down Rays 15-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, facing, argues with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg (31) as A.J. Hinch and first base umpire Greg Gibson get between them after Hoberg ejected Verlander during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston ace Verlander ejected in sixth inning against Rays

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

Justin Verlander blocks Detroit Free Press writer from access to clubhouse

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Oakland Athletics' Robbie Grossman swings for the game-winning hit in the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

A’s edge Astros 3-2 in 13 to inch closer in playoff chase

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Rio Ruiz is doused after a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, in Baltimore. Ruiz hit a two-run walkout home run. The Orioles won 8-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rio Ruiz homers in 9th to lift Orioles over Astros 8-7

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander fans 10, pitching-rich Astros beat Mariners 3-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

All Aces: Astros get Greinke in trade with Diamondbacks

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David Kent)

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros to 12-4 win over Rangers

Associated Press

American League Mike Trout, of the Los Angeles Angels, waits to be introduced while wearing the number 45 of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who passed away last Monday, before the start of the MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The Latest: AL racks up Ks, tops NL 4-3 for 7th straight win

Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Justin Verlander accuses MLB of juicing balls: ‘Turning this game into a joke’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times