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United States' Mookie Betts (3) is congratulated by teammates after he scored on a throwing error by Venezuela center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Turner’s grand slam lifts U.S. over Venezuela, into WBC semis

By Alanis Thames - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr., and the Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

Baker to return as Astros manager for 2023

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker waves during a victory parade for the World Series baseball champions Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Fans celebrate Astros’ World Series win with parade

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In this July 25, 1996 file photo, Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale listens during a press conference at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce building in Atlanta. (Richard Carson/Houston Chronicle via AP)

‘Mattress Mack’ makes history with $75 million payout following Astros’ World Series win

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez celebrates his three-run home run during the sixth inning in Game sixth of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Alvarez blasts Baker, Astros to World Series title vs. Phillies

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches play during the first inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Baker finally wins first World Series title as manager with Astros

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros left fielder Chas McCormick catches a fly ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto during the ninth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Houston Astros won 3-2. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Astros’ McCormick, Mancini show off glovework, stop Phils

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier leaves the game in the seventh inning in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Cristian Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. smiles during induction before Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Baseball lifer Dusty Baker has another chance at elusive World Series ring with Astros

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, center, speaks with Jeremy Pena, left, on the mound during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Astros still playing under cloud of sign-stealing scandal at World Series

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez tips his cap as he leaves the game during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies, tie World Series 1-1

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, celebrates his solo homer with Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper during the 10th inning in Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Realmuto, Phillies rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander works out ahead of Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Houston. Game 1 of the series starts Friday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

Verlander seeks his first World Series game win, third Cy Young Award

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Fans watch play during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) **FILE**

Wins bring World Series-bound Astros grudging respect as scandal’s stench fades

By David Brandt - Associated Press

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone watches play from the dugout during the ninth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Yankees turn to Gerrit Cole as HR-heavy offense falters

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Houston Astros Alex Bregman (2) hits a solo homer during the third inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki )

Bregman homers as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) celebrates the third out during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena (3) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the 18th inning in Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Pena’s 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrates with teammates after his three-run, walkoff home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston,Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Alvarez hits 3-run homer in ninth, Astros jolt Mariners in ALDS

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle follows through on a single against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Astros break through for four in 11th, slow Orioles’ playoff push

By Noah Trister - Associated Press