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Teams on win streaks collide as Astros visit Royals • Apr. 25, 2025, 8:49 AM ET (Reuters)

Tommy Helms, a Reds second baseman who later managed in Pete Rose's place in 1988-89, dies at 83 • Apr. 14, 2025, 10:18 AM ET (AP)

Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch from Angels outfielder • Apr. 12, 2025, 11:02 PM ET (AP)

Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse • Apr. 8, 2025, 8:50 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 • Randy Johnson • Roger Clemens • Joe Morgan • Leo Durocher

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