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Dusty Baker says scrutiny from 'bloggers and tweeters' played role in his retirement

Dusty Baker managed five different teams for a total of 26 seasons, but it was the "bloggers and tweeters" in this one who got to him.

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Astros' Dusty Baker plans to retire following ALCS loss: report

Astros' Dusty Baker has expressed his plans to retire after 26 seasons as a Major League manager, according to a report from The Athletic.

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Rangers punch ticket to World Series after dominating Astros in ALCS Game 7

The Texas Rangers are World Series bound for the first time since 2011 after dominating the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS to punch their ticket to the Fall Classic.

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Rangers force Game 7 in ALCS as Astros lose at home again

The Texas Rangers pulled out a win after losing the momentum they gained against the Houston Astros in Game 6, proving Yogi Berra was right when he said: "It ain't over 'til it's over."

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Astros' Bryan Abreu suspended 2 games for plunking Adolis Garcia after home run

Bryan Abreu has been suspended for two games after umpires determined he intentionally hit Adolis Garcia after the Rangers star's home run.

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Astros’ Dusty Baker on Bryan Abreu’s ejection: ‘I ain't been that mad in a long time’

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said he "ain't been that mad in a long time" after pitcher Bryan Abreu was ejected for hitting Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia.

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Rangers' Adolis Garcia: Getting hit by pitch after home run 'was not right'

Adolis Garcia admired his clutch home run on Friday night, and on the next pitch he saw, he was drilled with a fastball, prompting a clearing of the benches.

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Rangers' Adolis Garcia hit by pitch and benches clear, sparking ejections; Jose Altuve hits go-ahead homer

The Astros stormed back to even the ALCS entering Game 5 Friday. A heated exchange late led to the benches clearing and multiple ejections.

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Astros even ALCS with blowout win over Rangers

After losing the first two games of the ALCS in their own home ballpark, the Houston Astros have evened up the series after taking the last two in Arlington.

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Astros get much-needed victory over Rangers to avoid commanding deficit in ALCS

The Houston Astros avoided a devastating 3-0 deficit in the American League Championship Series with their Game 3 victory on Wednesday.

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Rangers push postseason win streak to 7 games with ALCS Game 2 victory over Astros

The Houston Astros made it hard for the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the ALCS, but the latter kept their win streak intact as they took a 2-0 lead in the series.

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Rangers rally behind Jordan Montgomery's brilliant start to win ALCS Game 1 over Astros

The Texas Rangers took Game 1 of the ALCS over the Houston Astros behind a stellar pitching performance from lefty Jordan Montgomery on Sunday night at Minute Maid Park.

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Astros advance to 7th-straight ALCS after taking down Twins

If there's one thing certain about any MLB season in recent years, it's that the Houston Astros will be playing for a chance at the World Series.

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Twins' Carlos Correa helps tie ALDS with epic performance over former team

Minnesota Twins star Carlos Correa inched his way up the MLB postseason record books with his three-RBI performance in the ALDS against the Houston Astros.

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2023 MLB Postseason: What to know about the Division Series matchups

The Division Series in the MLB Postseason is set to kick off Saturday. Here's a deep dive into all eight teams ahead of the four matchups.

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Astros' Hector Neris stomps toward and yells at Mariners' Julio Rodriguez after strikeout

Houston Astros pitcher Hector Neris and Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez had to be separated during an intense moment. Houston won the game 8-3.

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This day in sports history: Marlins’ Dee Gordon homers for Jose Fernandez, Roger Maris ties Babe Ruth

The San Francisco 49ers suffer a historic shutout loss, Nolan Ryan pitches his fifth no-hitter, and Roger Maris surpasses fellow New York Yankees great Babe Ruth.

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AL West teams vie for final wild-card spot, NL race heats up as MLB season enters final week

It may be football season, but the Major League Baseball season is reaching its pinnacle as postseason races are heating up in the final week.

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Astros' Jose Altuve hits 3 homers in 3 innings vs Rangers

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit three home runs against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night -- in the first three innings of the game.

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Astros' Justin Verlander tells Red Sox manager to 'f--- off' in brief spat

Justin Verlander was seen and heard getting into a brief spat with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Tuesday night after pitcher had PitchCom issues.

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Justin Verlander addresses Mets 'diva' rumors that allegedly ticked off Max Scherzer

Justin Verlander, who was dealt away from the New York Mets, allegedly had a 'diva' personality while in Queens that didn't sit well with Max Scherzer.

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Astros' first baseman ends eight-year home run drought, hits two against Angels

Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton snapped an eight-year home run drought on Friday, hitting two home runs against the Los Angeles Angels.

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Cleveland no-hit for fourth time since start of 2021 season

Cleveland was no-hit for the fourth time since the start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season on Tuesday, with Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez allowing just one base runner.

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Astros' Framber Valdez tosses no-hitter against Guardians in dominant fashion

The Houston Astros' day was already great after reuniting with Justin Verlander at the trade deadline, but Framber Valdez's no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians upstaged that move.

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Justin Verlander back with Astros as Mets unload second ace at MLB trade deadline

The New York Mets have traded Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros, as they unload yet another ace in a fire sale before the MLB trade deadline.

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MLB scores: Carlos Rodón gets first Yankees victory in win over Mets, Rangers clobber Astros

The New York Yankees won on Wednesday night 3-1 over the New York Mets to split the subway series, while the Rangers clobbered the Astros in a game that included a bench-clearing.

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Rangers, Astros involved in benches-clearing brouhaha after Adolis Garcia grand slam

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros were involved in a benches-clearing situation on Wednesday night after Adolis Garcia launched a grand slam home run nearly 450 feet.

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Astros beat Rangers in AL West showdown behind JP France's strong outing

The Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday behind a strong outing from starting pitcher JP France and home runs from Kyle Tucker and Martin Maldonado.

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Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen 'wanted to cry' when Alex Cora apologized for Astros' 2017 cheating scandal

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora apologized for the Houston Astros' 2017 cheating scandal to Kenley Jansen, Kiké Hernandez and Justin Turner, who are all Red Sox now.

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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman records 2,000th career hit with double in loss to Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman recorded his 2,000th career hit with a double in the Dodgers loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday night.

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Astros' Ryne Stanek unleashes on umpires after controversial balk call allows Dodgers to score go-ahead run

The eventual game-winning run for the Dodgers was mired in controversy Saturday night when Astros pitcher Ryne Stanek was called for a balk – a call he vehemently disagreed with.