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Two-time Cy Young winner deGrom wins over decade-younger Brown in Lone Star State pitchers' duel • May 16, 2025, 12:12 AM ET (AP)

Houston pitcher McCullers receives death threats directed at his children after tough start • May 10, 2025, 11:41 PM ET (AP)

Lance McCullers Jr. pitches 3 2/3 scoreless innings for Astros in his first appearance since 2022 • May 4, 2025, 8:20 PM ET (AP)

Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit • Apr. 28, 2025, 11:57 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Astros • Houston Colt .45s
Awards And Honors	World Series (2022) • World Series (2017)
Date	1962 - present
Headquarters	Houston
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	Nolan Ryan • Roger Clemens • Randy Johnson • Joe Morgan • Leo Durocher

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