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Members of the grounds crew prepare the infield at Marlins Park before the opening day baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

The Latest: Matt Davidson homers 3 times vs Royals

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Second base umpire Ed Hickox, left, watches as Houston Astros' George Springer, right, rounds second after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers' Cole Hamels on a lead at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, March 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Springer, World Series champ Astros top Texas 4-1 in opener

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel reacts after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series in Los Angeles. Gurriel has started the season on baseball’s restricted list to serve his five-game suspension from the World Series rather than on the disabled list after hand surgery last month. Gurriel was suspended after making an inappropriate gesture during Game 3 of the World Series after hitting a homer off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish, who is from Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Astros 1B Gurriel on MLB restricted list for WS suspension

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Tucker hits slam in 1st Minute Maid AB as Astros top Brewers

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

FILe - In this Feb. 27, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, in Goodyear, Ariz. With Cy Young winner Corey Kluber at the top of perhaps baseball’s deepest starting rotation, and in Francisco Lindor, one of the game’s transcendent talents, the Indians are certain to be in the mix to finally win it all in 2018. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

All or nothing: Indians aiming to end 70-year Series drought

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon walks out from the clubhouse at the team's spring training baseball facility in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs remember what it was like in 2016, and they remember what happened last year. They remember all the fun they had two years ago, and how tired they were at the end of last season. “These guys absolutely get it. They’re on a mission, no question,” Maddon said. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Chicago Cubs looking for fast start in 2018

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Derek Fisher watches his solo home run off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Houston. Fisher's home run is his first hit in the majors. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) **FILE**

Derek Fisher, a Virginia product, making strides with Astros

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager, right, gives autographs to fans before a baseball spring exhibition game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Kershaw sharp; Seager brothers face off for 1st time in bigs

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Astros’ McCullers is back on mound with new rules in play

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Matt Kemp happy and hopeful about his return to the Dodgers

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New York Mets baseball catcher Travis d'Arnaud poses for a photo in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. While the New York Mets focused on adding power and pitching this offseason, one problem area they didn't address was catcher. They're still counting on once-touted prospects Travis d'Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki _ or at least one of them _ to finally step forward and solidify that spot.(AP Photo/Mike Fitzpatrick)

Mets counting on d’Arnaud-Plawecki duo to finally catch on

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi runs the ball during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The Eagles face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday, Feb. 4, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

World Series winner looking to cash in on Super Bowl bets

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series in Los Angeles. A person with direct knowledge of the discussions says the Chicago Cubs are having active talks with free-agent Darvish. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

AP source: Cubs having active talks with RHP Yu Darvish

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch and Jose Altuve hold the championship trophy after Game 7 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, in Houston. Altuve was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Astros star Jose Altuve named AP Male Athlete of the Year

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Astros players set World Series share record at $438,902

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Defeated Dodgers motivated to make another World Series run

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Fans cheer as the Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park after winning the 2017 World Series, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Houston. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

The Latest: World Series MVP Springer thanks Astros fans

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New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez gestures during a baseball press conference, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dave Martinez’s to-do list begins, ends with title

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1991, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Jack Morris throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series in Minneapolis. The 1991 finale between the Twins and Braves was tense for different reasons. Morris pitched all 10 innings for Minnesota, and the Twins finally won 1-0 on Gene Larkin’s bases-loaded single. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

A classic or a rout? In Game 7, anything is possible

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series in Houston. McCullers headed into Game 6 of the World Series not knowing whether he would be attempting to close out a championship or starting Game 7 on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Several hours later, McCullers learned he will be on the mound for the biggest game in Astros history. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

The Latest: Astros romp past Dodgers for 1st title

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