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Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, forces out Oakland Athletics' Matt Chapman (26) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Houston. Elvis Andrus was safe at first on a fielder's choice. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Maldonado, Astros agree to contract for ‘22 adding $5.5M

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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

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger hits an RBI-double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Haniger, France lead Mariners past Astros 7-2

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, April 16, 2021, in Seattle (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

France delivers game-winning hit, Mariners drop Astros 6-5

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Fulmer 1st win since 2018, Tigers sweep shorthanded Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers third base coach Chip Hale, left, celebrates with Wilson Ramos (40), who had hit a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Ramos homers twice, Tigers slug Astros for 2nd straight win

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Hinch reflects on Astros sign-stealing scam in return

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Ramon Laureano, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Mark Canha during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Laureano’s 2-run shot sends A’s to 7-3 win over Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson, right, watches his three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Olson’s 3-run blast lifts Athletics to 6-2 win over Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, left, pats Carlos Correa (1) as they celebrate Correa's home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Astros remain hot in home opener with 6-2 win over Athletics

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, right, steals second as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve takes a late throw during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Carlos Correa’s 9th-inning homer puts Astros past Angels 4-2

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (17) scores on a fielder's choice past Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado on a ground ball by Jared Walsh during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Trout homers, Angels rally in 8th to hand Astros 1st loss

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

A fan wears an Oscar the Grouch costume as he taunts the Houston Astros prior to a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Oscar the Grouch turns up to help Angels fans trash Astros

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates with teammate Michael Brantley (23) after hitting a three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a Friday, April 2, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Bregman homers for 2nd straight day, Astros beat A’s again

By JANIE McCAULEY - 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 shortstop Carlos Correa throws Miami Marlins' Corey Dickerson out at first during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Astros’ Correa planning for free agency, no hard feelings

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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks on his phone as he watches a spring training baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

On eve of openers, Manfred hopes full capacity by midsummer

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) and Kyle Tucker, right, score on a double hit by Houston Astros Carlos Correa during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Correa turned down $120M, 6-year deal, says deadline stands

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

McCullers agrees to $85M deal with Astros for 2022-26

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Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) practices before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

American League Central Preview Capsules

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