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OUT AT HOME

Sex Offender Posed as Astros Recruit to Con Family, Cops Say

“He had me fooled,” said Barbara Lillibridge, who believed she was texting with legendary manager Dusty Baker about the purported prospect’s career.

Justin Rohrlich

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) fields a ball during practice at Minute Maid Park.
CUFFED

4 Arrested for Burglary at Home of Astros Star José Altuve

One suspect is accused of stealing seven of Altuve’s watches.

Victor Swezey

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MEA CULPA

Astros Fan Sorry for Allegedly Pelting Seltzer at Ted Cruz

The Houston Police Department identified the man as Joseph Arcidiacono, 33, and said he issued an immediate apology for the act.

Brett Bachman

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OFF PITCH

Man Arrested for Pelting a Beer at Ted Cruz at Astros Parade

It capped an unpleasant parade appearance for the Texas senator.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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ON THE BALL

Houston Astros Make History With No-Hitter Against Phillies

The only other no-hitter in the World Series was in 1956.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘A SCARY MOMENT’

Astros Player Hospitalized Mid-Game Over Health Scare

Yordan Alvarez has since been released from the hospital and is said to be doing fine.

Alan Halaly

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FINALLY

Braves Shut Out Astros to Win First World Series Since 1995

Atlanta ended the regular season with just 88 wins—but peaked just in time.

Martha Mercer

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‘A DAY OF CELEBRATION’

Miracle Escape: Passengers and Crew Survive Houston Crash

Fans headed to cheer on the Astros in Boston had the luckiest of escapes after their MD-87 jet crashed through a barrier and burst into flames at Houston Executive Airport.

Philippe Naughton

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PLAY BALL

Astros Pitcher Vows to Donate Salary to Coronavirus Fight

Justin Verlander and his wife Kate Upton said they’ll donate to a new organization each week.

Blake Montgomery

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SOUNDING OFF

LeBron on Astros Sign-Stealing: ‘I Would Be F*^king Irate!’

The NBA star calls on the MLB commissioner to “fix this for the sake of Sports!”

Julia Arciga

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INK SPOT

Astro Exposes ‘Terrible’ Tattoo to Fight Buzzer Rumors

Altuve refused to take off his shirt during the 2019 ALCS against the Yankees, prompting accusations that the team used hidden buzzers to cheat.

Emma Tucker

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