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World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge parade
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager took the stage to thunderous chants of “M-V-P!, M-V-P!” as the Texas Rangers celebrated the franchise’s first World Series championship Friday. “Really this was truly special, we appreciate all of your support,” Seager, the second-time...
Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston manager Dusty Baker and third baseman Alex Bregman really have no explanation for why the Astros have been so good in that other retractable-roof stadium in Texas. “I have no clue, to be honest with you,” Bregman said. “But I think the focus...
Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
HOUSTON (AP) — Jordan Montgomery outdueled Justin Verlander and the Texas Rangers received a big boost from their youngest player to open the AL Championship Series with a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night. Montgomery pitched five-hit ball over 6 1/3 innings, Leody...
Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Late-afternoon shadows made the ball difficult to pick up, and Minnesota's Sonny Gray presented a tough opponent on the mound. The Houston Astros just powered their way through and produced yet another October masterpiece. José Abreu hit a...
Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title
PHOENIX (AP) — The Houston Astros celebrated clinching a playoff spot with T-shirts and a subdued toast. A day later, after rallying to claim a bigger prize in their crosshairs, the Astros held an all-out locker room rager of cigars and champagne-and-beer showers that left puddles...
Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s soaring popularity was even more evident when it came to jersey sales. Ohtani had the best-selling jersey in Major League Baseball this season, the first time a Japanese player finished in the top spot. The league and the Players Association...
George Kirby twirls 6 shutout innings, Mariners snap 4-game losing streak beating Houston 6-2
SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby embraced the situation facing the Seattle Mariners. It wasn't a must-win for their playoff hopes. But it was close. “I love it. Big games, I always want the ball. I love pitching against the Astros and it fires you up a little more,” Kirby said. ...
Lyles pitches five shutout, Royals down Astros 3-2, Houston maintains hold on final AL wild-card
HOUSTON (AP) — Jordan Lyles gave up just two hits in five innings, Bobby Witt Jr. drove in his 93rd run of the season and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday night. Houston has lost four of its last five games and fell to 39-41 at home this year. Still,...
Kyle Isbel's go-ahead bunt lifts Royals over Astros 10-8 for fourth straight win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel’s bunt single highlighted a three-run seventh as the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 10-8 on Saturday night. Reliever Hector Neris (6-3) flipped head over heels trying to glove Isbel’s squeeze bunt RBI hit in the seventh inning....
Noda's 1-out single in 9th ends no-hit bid, Astros win 6-2 and send Athletics to 100th loss
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros were certainly disappointed to see their combined no-hit bid against the Oakland Athletics broken up with one out in the ninth on Wednesday night. They took solace in getting a win that allowed them to avoid a sweep and maintain their lead in the...
