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MLB boss sorry for calling trophy a 'piece of metal'
Major League Baseball chief Rob Manfred apologizes for his 'disrespectful' comment but still lets the Houston Astros keep the 2017 World Series crown

LeBron joins MLB stars in ripping Astros as cheats
As the Astros cheating scandal rocks baseball, LeBron James says he'd be 'uncontrollable' if he discovered someone cheated him out of winning a title

Astros pitcher banned 162 games for doping
Astros pitcher Francis Martes is suspended for the entire 2020 MLB regular season
Stripping Astros of 2017 crown 'futile' – MLB chief
The Astros have been fined $5 million by the MLB for using an illegal, technology-assisted system to record and decode signals from opposition pitchers
Contrite Astros apologize for MLB sign-stealing scandal
The Houston Astros hope to regain the fan's trust after a high-tech Major League Baseball sign-stealing scandal

Astros coach, GM banned and sacked over cheating scandal
'We need to move forward with a clean slate,' says Astros owner Jim Crane in firing AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow

Nationals rally past Astros to capture World Series
Written off months ago after a poor start, the Washington Nationals complete one of the most shocking championship runs in baseball history

Astros one win from historic World Series title fightback
The Houston Astros can win the World Series title if they take Game 6 over Washington

Astros rout Nationals to reach brink of World Series title
The Astros seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven finals of Major League Baseball to zero in on their second World Series crown in 3 seasons
Nationals rout Astros to take command of World Series
Unlikely heroes turn up as the Washington Nationals dump the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the best-of-seven finals

Nationals outlast Astros to capture World Series opener
In his World Series debut, 20-year-old Juan Soto becomes the fourth-youngest player in history to homer

Astros seek World Series dynasty as Nats hunt fairytale title
The Astros eye a second title in 3 seasons, while the Nationals aim to end a 95-year MLB title drought for Washington
Altuve stars as Astros outgun Yankees to reach World Series
Jose Altuve hits the game-winner as the Houston Astros book their ticket to the World Series for the second time in 3 years

Red Sox oust defending champ Astros to reach World Series
Boston locks up a berth in the World Series for the first time since 2013

Verlander fans Ohtani to reach 2,500 strikeout milestone
The Astros ace is the 33rd Major League Baseball pitcher to record the mark

Flood-ravaged Houston in love with World Series kings
'We just wanted to show the city how much we love them and care about them'

Astros celebrate World Series win; White House visit uncertain
A visit to the White House is uncertain due to President Donald Trump's rift with sports figures

Mission accomplished, Houston: Astros dedicate win to city
The Houston Astros fulfill a promise. Ever since Hurricane Harvey deluged the Houston region in August, the Astros have been men on a mission.

Astros beat Dodgers to win first World Series crown
A day after the Los Angeles Dodgers forced a decisive game seven, the Houston Astros win their first Major League Baseball crown since their inception in 1962

Dodgers down Astros to keep World Series bid alive
The Los Angeles Dodgers extend the World Series to a game 7

Gurriel ready for Los Angeles heat after racism furor
A fiery welcome is almost certain to greet Yuli Gurriel when he steps up to the plate at Dodger Stadium

Astros edge Dodgers in home run thriller, seize 3-2 World Series lead
Houston prevails in an extra-inning thriller that includes 7 home runs

Dodgers rip Astros 6-2 to level World Series
The Dodgers' win puts the 2017 World Series at 2-2

Darvish seeks punishment for Gurriel's racist gesture in World Series
Astros slugger Yuli Gurriel stretches his eyes with his fingers to mock the Dodgers pitcher in Game 3 of the World Series

Astros chase Darvish early, take 2-1 lead in World Series
Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish lasts just 1 2/3 innings as he surrenders 4 runs on 5 hits

Astros overpower Dodgers in 11 innings to even World Series
The two teams set a Major League Baseball post-season record with 5 extra-inning home runs

Sizzling Kershaw pitches Dodgers to World Series lead
The Dodgers take game one of the World Series against the Astros

Pitched battle promises World Series classic
The Dodgers are aiming to clinch their first title since 1988, while the Astros are looking to make history with an inaugural championship

Astros down Yankees, set World Series clash with Dodgers
The Houston Astros win 4-0 against the New York Yankees

Astros stay alive in ALCS, force Game 7 with Yankees
It all comes down to one final game in Houston to determine which team represents the AL in the World Series

Yankees blank Astros to move one win from World Series
Masahiro Tanaka strikes out 8 batters over 7 scoreless innings as the Yankees win Game 5

FBI probes St. Louis Cardinals over Astros cyberattack - Report
If confirmed the case would be the first corporate espionage hacking case involving a professional sports team

Darvish shines as Asian pitchers launch season
Yu Darvish who came within one out of achieving a perfect game was just one of the Asian pitchers who launched their 2013 MLB campaign
MLB Preview: Giants seek 3rd title in 4 years
The 2013 MLB season opens with a new league for Houston San Francisco seeking a 3rd World Series title in 4 seasons and the Yankees hurt but dangerous