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The Astros Are Making A Historic Turnaround

The Houston Astros came out of nowhere. Just two seasons after occupying the basement of the American League West, the Astros have returned to take the top spot. Their turnaround is so sizable and so swift that it’s historic. In 2014, the Astros finished fourth in the division, with a correspondingly putrid winning percentage of […]

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The Astros Are Making A Historic Turnaround

The Houston Astros came out of nowhere. Just two seasons after occupying the basement of the American League West, the Astros have returned to take the top spot. Their turnaround is so sizable and so swift that it’s historic. In 2014, the Astros finished fourth in the division, with a correspondingly putrid winning percentage of […]

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