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New Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker smiles during a baseball press conference at Minute Maid Park, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Baker takes over scam-marred Astros, set for ‘last hurrah’

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Astros look ahead after firing of Hinch and Luhnow

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow departs after a news conference in Washington. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Jeff Luhnow and A.J. Hinch don’t belong in baseball

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch talks to the media during a news conference for baseball's World Series, in Houston. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

A.J. Hinch, Astros symptoms of bigger problem

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch watches during batting practice for Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Astros manager AJ Hinch, GM Jeff Luhnow suspended one year for cheating

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Hinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair

By RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros fire exec Taubman after rant at female reporters

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Astros make noise at trade deadline by adding Greinke

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Astros ace Greinke deal; 2 dozen trades on deadline day

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2018 file photo Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley runs to first base on a passed ball in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Cleveland. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent outfielder Michael Brantley. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 because the club has not yet announced the move. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, file)

Michael Brantley, Astros finalize $32M, 2-year contract

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) is removed from the game by manager AJ Hinch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Champion Astros extend manager Hinch’s contract through 2022

Associated Press

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch, center, speaks to Jose Altuve, left, Carlos Correa, second from left, Marwin Gonzalez, second from right, and Yuli Gurriel (10) during baseball spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros 1B Gurriel to miss start of season after hand surgery

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Houston prospect Whitley suspended for 50 games

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander, reacts as he throws a pitch to strike out Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Last-minute deal sends Verlander to Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher David Paulino wipes his face after giving up a three-run home run to Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros pitcher David Paulino gets 80-game drug ban

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press