Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected for foreign substance in glove during the 2-1 win against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday (May 14). Blanco's glove was checked by the third base umpire Laz Diaz before the start of fourth inning.

MLB: Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco ejected for foreign substance in glove

The Texas Rangers booked their place in the World Series with a stunning 11-4 thrashing of the defending champion Houston Astros in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Monday.

MLB: Texas Rangers stun defending Champions Houston Astros, book place in World Series

Adolis Garcia smashed a grand slam home run and the Texas Rangers beat defending champion Houston 9-2 on Sunday to force a winner-take-all showdown in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

MLB: Texas Ranger beat defending champion Houston Astros

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, who won World Series titles as a player and manager in a Major League Baseball career spanning several decades, reportedly plans to retire on Thursday.

MLB: Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker plans to retire but wants to stay involved in advisory position

Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was issued a two-game ban by Major League Baseball on Saturday for intentionally throwing at Texas slugger Adolis Garcia in a playoff victory Friday.

MLB: Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu banned two games for throwing at Ranger Adolis Garcia

Jose Altuve smashed a three-run home run in the ninth inning to deliver defending champion Houston a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory over Texas on Friday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

MLB: Jose Altuve's homer ensures dramatic win for Astros over Rangers in playoffs after benches clear

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