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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez reacts as he rounds the bases after he hit a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Astros end Mariners’ winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched

By Shane Lantz - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) waves to the crowd as he is recognized before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Astros roll past Nationals in Baker’s return to District

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. celebrates after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Houston. The Astros won 4-0 giving Baker 2,000 career wins. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Former Nationals manager Dusty Baker wins 2,000th game

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker signs autographs for fans before a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Father-son moment: Astros manager Dusty Baker, Nationals prospect exchange lineup cards before game

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve celebrates after a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

A World Series short on drama so far shifts scene to Atlanta

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. stands by the trophy after their win against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Houston. The Astros won 5-0, to win the ALCS series in game six.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Motivated by late father’s words, Baker chases elusive World Series crown

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks reacts to the final out against the Houston Astros in the ninth inning during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

Astros dismiss sign-stealing implications by White Sox pitcher

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton follows through on a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Red-hot Stanton powers Yankees past Astros again, 6-3

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, center, watches as New York Yankees' Rougned Odor, left, and Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, react to being injured on a play at home plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier reacts as he leaves the mound after striking out Seattle Mariners' Sam Haggerty during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Javier pitches Astros past Mariners 2-0, back over .500

Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve flips his bat as he watches his two-run RBI single against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 26, 2021, in Houston. This game is the return to play for Altuve after being diagnosed with COVID-19. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Altuve helps Astros beat Mariners 5-2 after COVID-19 bout

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa tosses his bat after hitting a RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bregman has 3 RBIs, Astros end skid with 8-2 win over Angels

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Greinke sharp, Astros end 6-game skid, beat Astros 1-0

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus, left, cannot field a throwing error by third baseman Matt Chapman, top, as Houston Astros' Myles Straw (3) advances to second base during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Astros batter A’s 9-2 to complete four-game sweep

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez watches his three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, April 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Yordan Álvarez hits 3-run homer as Astros beat A’s again

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an opening day baseball game Oakland, Calif., Thursday, April 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Greinke, Astros shut down rival A’s to win opener 8-1

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Astros’ Baker gets COVID-19 vaccine after initial reticence

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

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

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - 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 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