Houston Astros

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 3: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees celebrates his inning ending strike out during the American League Wild Card game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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Houston Astros: Roberto Osuna returns to Toronto

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 23: Charlie Morton #50 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park on September 23, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Charlie Morton was removed early from his start against the Angels

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Myles Straw #73 of the Houston Astros bats during a Grapefruit League spring training game against the New York Mets at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 26, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros won 8-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

MLB debut: Houston Astros Myles Straw runs the week’s debuts

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 30: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros talk on second base during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on May 30, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches during the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 19, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Astros defeated the Athletics 9-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Cole and Verlander notch strikeout milestone

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) reacts stepping out of the dugout prior to a baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels on September 02, 2018, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. (Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: George Springer entertains with bat and microphone

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh James #63 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Minute Maid Park on September 1, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Houston Astros should keep Josh James in rotation for rest of regular season

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 29: Houston Astros designated hitter Tyler White (13) reacts after hitting a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the ninth inning during the baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros on August 29, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Will Tyler White be next year’s primary DH?

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 20: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros reacts after walking Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Safeco Field on August 20, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Houston Astros need a prime Gerrit Cole now more than ever

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 30: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Minute Maid Park on August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Justin Verlander closing in on new career-high in strikeouts

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Manager A.J. Hinch #14 of the Houston Astros meets on the mound during Game 6 of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: A.J. Hinch to Receive Contract Extension

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 21: Kyle Tucker #3 of the Houston Astros bats during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Anaheim, California. The Astros defeated the Angels 7-0. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker is Fresno’s most valuable player

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at the Oakland Coliseum on August 19, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-4. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Justin Verlander charged with $1 million check by Dodgers fan

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 26: Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh (31) delivers a pitch to the plate during the eighth inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians on May 26, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated Houston 8-6. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros don’t need a designated closer this year

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at the Oakland Coliseum on August 19, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-4. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Could Justin Verlander reach the 300-win mark?

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 17: Roberto Osuna #54 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on August 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Will Roberto Osuna see more save opportunities?

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) pitches to Texas Rangers left fielder Willie Calhoun (5) in the top of the third inning during the baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros on July 29, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Should Lance McCullers return as a reliever?

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 24: Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch (14) shakes hands RHP Forrest Whitley OF Kyle Tucker looks on prior to an MLB game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, September 24, 2017. (Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Why Forrest Whitley won’t get promoted this year

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 07: Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros bats against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the seventh inning at AT&T Park on August 7, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Is Evan Gattis too inconsistent to keep next year?

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 10: Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) gets a walk in the bottom of the first inning during the baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros on August 10, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Home woes reaching new lows at a critical time

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 23: Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (16) takes off for first base in the bottom of the third inning during the baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros on June 23, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Will Brian McCann be relevant next season?

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 09: Umpire Nic Lentz (59) and Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch (14) argue after Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) was ejected during the baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros on August 9, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Astros starting pitchers are scuffling at the wrong time

DENVER, CO - JULY 24: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a two run home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies during interleague play at Coors Field on July 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

For once, Houston Astros don’t have American League MVP candidate

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros celebrates with fiancee Kate Upton after the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Justin Verlander credits Kate Upton with his career resurrection

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 03: Hector Rondon #30 is congratulated by Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros after earning his 11th save of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Houston Astros closer debate: Hector Rondon vs. Roberto Osuna