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The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team located in Houston, Texas. The team is a member of the West Division of Major League Baseball's American League, having moved to the division in 2013 after spending their first 51 seasons in the National League. The Astros have played their home games at Minute Maid Park since 2000.
The Astros were established as the Houston Colt .45s in 1962. The current name was adopted three years later when they moved into the Astrodome, the world's first domed sports stadium. The name reflects Houston's role as the center of the U.S. Space Program.
The Astros have made one World Series appearance, in 2005 against the Chicago White Sox, in which they were swept in 4 games.

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-team-sports/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best sports team</a> in organized team sports, as ranked by the wisdom of the crowd. Anyone can contribute to this list of great sports team names, which makes this ranking an accurate, real-time reflection of the crowd's collective opinion. Feel free to rank your favorites or add whatever team you see missing or isn't getting any love.

Not surprisingly, a lot of the teams nicknames on the list feature things. That's to say, if a team is named after an animal, thing or a group of people, it's like to be on here. This is the reasoning behind seeing the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints representing the NFL. On the darker side of things, the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Bulls respective team names are meant to strike fear into their hearts of both their opponents and fans. 

But don't forget about weather elements either, which explains why Florida's own Miami Heat and Tampa Bay Lightning are on here. The weather, especially in the Sunshine State can be as daunting and intimidating as a team like the Chicago Blackhawks or Boston Bruins.

No matter how you cut it, the teams on this list have the best names in all of sports and this Ultimate List is in your hands to select which of these teams has the greatest team name.

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What are the best baseball teams ever? Anyone who loves MLB likely has at least one, or more, favorite teams. Some people fall in love with their favorite teams early on in life; others grow to appreciate a baseball team more and more as they get older. From the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees to the Baltimore Orioles, this list includes some of the all-time top MLB teams. Vote for the baseball teams you love the most, vote down any you don't like and please, re-rank this list based on your personal opinions - your rerankings will affect the final tally!

What makes a baseball team the best? Certainly, world titles should be considered, but just because a baseball team has won the most World Series' doesn't mean everyone is a fan. Some of the teams listed here are known for having the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-mlb-ballparks" target="_blank">best MLB ballparks</a>, for example. Sometimes, it's all about the overall experience!

Players are certainly important: Any team with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a> is going to be hugely popular. From the top notch, <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best hitters</a> to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-closers-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best closers in baseball history</a>, a team's roster certainly matters when choosing the greatest baseball teams.

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From racing anthropomorphic sausages to the deafening sound of cowbells, there are plenty of oddly specific traditions in the world of baseball. Make sure to commit some John Denver to memory before attending an&nbsp;Orioles game and be prepared for the boisterous presence of the &quot;Bleacher Creatures&quot; if you happen to catch a game at Yankee Stadium. These old traditions in baseball often have origins that have been lost&nbsp;with time, or ones so shrouded in local legend it's hard to untangle fact from fiction. However, you'll find rabid sports fans don't particularly care about the backstory. Sports can give people a sense they're part of a world bigger and older than themselves, and these baseball team rituals feed into that.&nbsp;Some funny rituals in baseball make complete sense. Given the Washington Nationals play their home games in D.C.,&nbsp;of course&nbsp;they would have&nbsp;a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/us-president-first-100-days/stephanroget" target="_blank">Presidents</a> Race featuring caricature blow up heads of the nation’s former presidents. It also makes perfect sense that the song “New York, New York” is played at the end of every New York Yankees home game. But what on earth does the song &quot;Thunderstruck&quot; have to do with the White Sox? And why is a plush <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/7-intolerably-cute-baby-monkey-videos/cutest-animal-videos" target="_blank">monkey</a> necessary to cheer on the Angels? We may never know for sure, but - in some ways - it doesn't&nbsp;really&nbsp;matter if it makes the fans happy.&nbsp;You can read up on these and other weird baseball traditions below. Vote your favorite rituals to the top of the list!&nbsp;If you miss the stadiums, catch all of the MLB games for 2018 live streaming on Fubo.tv!&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fubo.tv/lp/StreamTV/?irad=464760&amp;irmp=1204920" target="_blank">Try it for free!</a>

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The baseball teams with the most annoying fans are those American League and National League squads in Major League Baseball that you hate to sit next to at the ballpark. These teams have large and loyal fan bases but bring their thick accents, championship patches and more stories of back in the day than can be told in 12 innings of ball. These are the fans that you hate if you're for the opposing team or embrace if you are a fellow follower. Love 'em or hate 'em, these are the baseball teams with the most annoying fans.Though each fan base will claim the other is the worst of all, the fans of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are perhaps the most annoying ever. Yanks fans, complete with their superiority complex, backed up by over two dozen World Series championships, will always claim they are the best fans for the best team of all time. BoSox fans can be just as cocky with their love of homerism and all things &quot;Sweet Caroline.&quot;But Boston and New York are far from the only two teams in professional baseball with annoying fans. Each of the 30 MLB teams have one quirk or another that irks fans of other teams. For many, it's the perpetual drought of success that motivates and depresses fans, such as the always pessimistic fans of the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Each of these teams have great followings but the annoying fans will certainly often remind you of how many years, months and days since the team saw any success or even qualified for the MLB postseason.Whatever these MLB team fans do that is annoying to make them some of the most hated and obnoxious, that all pales in comparison to the fact that these passionate men and women travel thousands of miles each year and spend thousands of dollars to support their teams, win or lose. Between the drunken fans talking smack or the underdogs screaming about their small-market team, watching the fans bicker is nearly as exciting as watching baseball itself. Who said the sport was boring?

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Every MLB team logo represents the spirit of the franchise it stands for. While many of these baseball team <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sports-team-logos-then-and-now/theodoros-karasavvas" target="_blank">logos have gone through strange histories</a> as teams have moved or rebranded to keep up with the times, they are all instantly recognizable as the logos of their franchise.

The New York Yankees have one of the most famous logos in sports with fans of the franchise living all over the world, and the logo has remained mostly unchanged for the history of the team. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins (formerly the Florida Marlins) have been around since just 1993 and have gone through numerous rebrands and logo and uniform changes.

Some of these teams have favored a simple, single letter like the Philadelphia Phillies, some a fancy script like the Detroit Tigers, and others have used a fun design that could only be associated with one team (the Baltimore Orioles). But which logo is the coolest? Which is the one you would want on your baseball hat if you were going out? Vote below then check out and help decide <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/coolest-basketball-team-logos/sportsyeah" target="_blank">the coolest logos in the NBA</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nfl-helmets" target="_blank">the NFL</a>, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-coolest-hockey-team-logos-past-and-present" target="_blank">the NHL</a>.

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Baseball mascots are a staple of the all-American game. Are they corny? Of course! But when sports fans are in the moment - reveling in the game they love - anything and everything that screams &quot;Go team!&quot; is fantastic. While sweating in a giant mascot suit is undoubtedly a daunting task, someone has to do it! The best MLB mascots are necessary to get fans riled up between innings and foster some team spirit. Here, you'll find a list of current mascots in Major League Baseball, ranked by your votes. The NY&nbsp;Yankees and the two LA teams, Dodgers and Angels, are the only three teams without official&nbsp;mascots.&nbsp;For some teams, it's easy to translate their name into a physical being. There's Ace the Bluejay of the Toronto Blue Jays, Clark the Bear of the Chicago Cubs, and Fredbird the Cardinal of the St. Louis Cardinals. Other teams have to get&nbsp;a little&nbsp;creative. The New York Mets, for example, are a nod to the The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, which is not really a tangible entity. Therefore, the Mets adopted &quot;Mr. Met,&quot; essentially an anthropomorphic baseball. Of course, there are also those&nbsp;mascots that don't make any sense. Why are the Arizona Diamondbacks - named for a type of snake - represented by Baxter the Bobcat? And the Tampa Bay rays are named for the devil ray stingray, and yet their mascot is the tuxedo cat DJ Kitty. A little odd, yes, but the fans seem into it!&nbsp;What are the best MLB mascots right now? Vote for your favorite mascots, the cutest, or funniest mascots in baseball. Cast your vote to help decide below!&nbsp;

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For baseball fans everywhere, a new MLB season means new opportunities for their team to finally reach the World Series. The rallying cry that it's finally your team's year to win it all is familiar to perennial losers (sorry, Seattle Mariners fans), and the notion of a repeat is at the top of mind for fans of the 2024 World Champions Los Angeles Dodgers.Do the Dodgers have what it takes to follow up on their success in 2024? Or will the rebuilding efforts of teams like the New York Mets lead to their rise to the top? &nbsp;The 2025 season is long, and there are a lot of games on the schedule. Weigh in on the MLB you think has championship potential now and, as the season unfolds, keep checking back to vote for your MLB World Championship team.

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Hey batter, batter! Jokes, batter, batter! Baseball fans are some of the most dedicated sports fans on this big ball of rubber bands we call planet earth. It’s very possible that a lot of the baseball one liners on this list were written in the stands during a forever long double header, what else are you going to do during your second seventh inning stretch? Other than eat a couple of delicious Dodger dogs, of course (that option is only available in Los Angeles). So spit on your palms (or whatever it is that pitchers do!) and dig into this list of the funniest baseball jokes and baseball puns!Get ready to take yourself out to the ballgame, open that box of Cracker Jacks, and prepare your lungs for all the laughing they’re about to start doing. &nbsp;Vote on which baseball joke you think hits a home run, and leave us a comment if you think any of them struck out.

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On&nbsp;opening day of the 2021&nbsp;MLB season, the only question most fans are asking already is: Who is going to win the World Series this year? The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-los-angeles-dodgers-of-all-time/ranker-baseball?ref=lists_about&amp;pos=1" target="_blank">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> are in the mix to defend their title, while the rival San Francisco Giants&nbsp;will give them a challenge just for the National League West, let alone the pennant. In the American League, there are the up-and-coming Tampa Bay Rays&nbsp;trying to repeat last season&#39;s success and hold off the Boston Red Sox.

Some major talents changed teams last season, with Trevor Bauer&nbsp;heading to the already loaded Los Angeles Dodgers, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-outfielders/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">dynamic outfielder George Springer&nbsp;joining the Toronto Blue Jays</a>, and MVP candidate Nolan Arenado going to&nbsp;the St. Louis Cardinals. All of those players will be looking to help their new teams get to the World Series and raise the trophy.

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On&nbsp;opening day of the 2020 MLB season, the only question most fans are asking already is: Who is going to win the World Series this year? The Washington Nationals are in the mix to defend their title, while the rival Atlanta Braves will give them a challenge just for the National League East, let alone the pennant. In the American League, there are the up-and-coming Minnesota Twins trying to repeat last season&#39;s success and hold off the Cleveland Indians.

Some major talents changed teams in the offseason, with Mookie Betts heading to the already loaded Los Angeles Dodgers, ace pitcher Madison Bumgarner going to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and MVP candidate Anthony Rendon joining the Los Angeles Angels. All of those players will be looking to help their new teams get to the World Series and raise the trophy.

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On MLB opening day, the only question most fans are asking already is: What team is going to win the World Series this year? The Boston Red Sox are in the mix to defend their title, while the rival New York Yankees will give them a challenge just for the American League East, let alone the pennant. In the National League, there are the up-and-coming Atlanta Braves trying to repeat last season&#39;s success and hold off the Philadelphia Phillies and their new superstar, Bryce Harper, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to get back to a third consecutive World Series.

Harper wasn&#39;t the only star to switch teams in the offseason, though, with Manny Machado on the San Diego Padres and&nbsp;Paul Goldschmidt on the St. Louis Cardinals among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">the best players in baseball</a> wearing new uniforms this year.

So vote for who&#39;s winning&nbsp;the 2019 World Series &mdash; and who perhaps will move up the list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-baseball-teams" target="_blank">best baseball teams of all time</a> &mdash; and keep checking back as the season goes on to see how quickly things can change. Then head over and check out the top contenders for <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-american-league-mvp-in-2019/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">MVP in the AL</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-national-league-mvp-in-2019/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">NL</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-the-2019-american-league-cy-young/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">Cy Young in the AL</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-the-2019-national-league-cy-young/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">NL</a>.

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Some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-20-best-sport-team-names" target="_blank">the best sports franchise names</a> of all time were not, in fact, any pro team&#39;s original name. The New York Yankees, to name just one example, were once the New York Highlanders, which nobody associates with pinstripes at this point. Still, that was the official name for the Big Apple&#39;s go-to baseball team until early in the 20th century, when somebody decided &quot;Yankees&quot; sounded better.

Whether they&#39;re in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, or any other American pro sports league, teams that change names usually do so because of a big shakeup like moving to a new city, but there are plenty of reasons to swap out one moniker for another. This list isn&#39;t about reasons, though. It&#39;s about a simple comparison between teams&#39; old names and their current ones. Which sports franchises improved their names with replacements, regardless of the reasoning, and which organizations somehow managed to make themselves less cool? Vote with your hearts, sports fans. And your fingers.

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Who will win the 2022 World Series? On&nbsp;opening day of the 2022 MLB season, it&#39;s the&nbsp;only question baseball fans are asking. Every baseball year, thirty MLB franchises&nbsp;take to the diamond to decide the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-baseball-teams/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best team&nbsp;in baseball.</a>&nbsp;To win a World Series title, a baseball team needs smooth pitching, strong hitting, sharp fielding, gritty baserunning chops,&nbsp;management guile, and good team chemistry. That&#39;s why one team wins the World Series every year. So, who will win the World Series this year? Which baseball teams can win the 2022 pennant?

In 2022 Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves&nbsp;are in the mix to defend their World Series title, while their rival New York Mets&nbsp;will give them a challenge just for the National League East, let alone the 2022 MLB pennant. In the American League, there are the up-and-coming Toronto Blue Jays&nbsp;trying to repeat last season&#39;s success and hold off the New York Yankees. Can the Los Angeles Dodgers get back on top?

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In the high-stakes world of baseball, a team's bullpen is often the difference between championship glory and crushing defeat. As fans gear up for another exciting season of Major League Baseball, it's only right that we take stock of the best MLB bullpens set to dominate the league in 2024. From boasting the lowest ERA and allowing the fewest runs per nine innings to boasting the best WAR and proving just how much better a player is than their counterparts, our list dives into the depths of these baseball bullpens to reveal what makes them truly special.Over the course of a grueling 162-game season, starting pitchers are bound to encounter their share of struggles, whether it's due to injury, fatigue, or just plain old poor performance. That's where having one of the best bullpens in baseball can prove invaluable, stepping up when called upon and guiding their team through the storm. But what exactly separates an elite bullpen from a merely average one?Every roster boasts its fair share of flamethrowers and strikeout machines, but as any MLB fan knows, it takes more than just pure talent to consistently shut down opposing lineups. Some teams rely on an array of hard-throwing specialists who fearlessly attack hitters with blistering fastballs and nasty breaking balls like Gerrit Cole and Spencer Strider. Others opt for crafty veterans who use guile and deception to keep batters off-balance with wicked sweepers and crafty curveballs like Sonny Gray and Framber Valdez. Some rely on those all-important late-inning arms, closers who are tasked with slamming the door shut on any potential comeback bids like Edwin Diaz and Devin Williams. The best bullpens, however, rely on a combination of all of these styles, and more, in order to stay ahead of the competition.In an ever-changing game where strategies and tactics constantly shift, the top bullpens are nimble and innovative, embracing new techniques and technologies to gain a competitive edge. From the power arms of the Yankees, Pirates, and Braves to the crafty finesse of the Phillies, Dodgers, and Astros, the landscape of baseball bullpens and their abilities are as varied and intriguing as the game itself. Join us as we journey through the best MLB bullpens, celebrating the artistry, strategy, and sheer excitement that these masterful units bring to the diamond.

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Every baseball team has haters. It comes with the territory. But, some MLB teams have earned that hate more than others, and it's OK to admit that. Maybe they have the world's most annoying fans or got caught in a cheating scandal. Or, maybe they just win all the time, and it's enough already with that. Whatever the reason, some pro baseball squads just rub folks the wrong way.&nbsp;Sick of the New York Yankees? Tired of all the drama around the Boston Red Sox? Think MVP and World Series champion Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros are overrated? Well, this is the place to express that. All MLB teams are getting hate – probably even your favorite and definitely mine – but which teams have it coming and which teams are getting a bum rap?

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Who will win the 2024 World Series? The whole ‘24 season comes down to this question, and last year’s World Series champs, the Texas Rangers, didn't even make the AL West playoffs. Speaking of the playoffs, this year, they were thoroughly dramatic, with the Dodgers and Mets in a six-game slugfest and the Yankees and Guardians in a five-game battle. In the end, Los Angeles and New York came out on top, setting them up for a World Series face-off.Check&nbsp;out the odds for all the&nbsp;2024 World Series contenders below, and vote for your championship&nbsp;baseball picks. Then keep checking back as the season goes along to see how quickly the MLB playoff standings can&nbsp;change.

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The opening day of Major League Baseball (MLB) is practically an annual holiday for some. Even if you don't like baseball - or sports - it's hard to escape<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/all-time-best-baseball-films"> something baseball related</a> at some point during the many many months it takes over as “America's Pastime.” And the sheer <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/why-is-the-american-national-anthem-played-at-sporting-event/tracey-graham">number of games</a> each team plays makes it so headlines and social media feeds are full of the names of MLB teams and players alike. But, when it comes to those team names, have you ever wondered how they came to exist?The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nfl-team-names-origins/melissa-sartore">name of a sports team</a> can be as old at the franchise itself. It may be something recently created in an effort to redefine or repair a team's reputation. Sometimes, a team name comes about thanks to a nickname that really caught on - so much so that the group simply adopted it to make it their won.Professional baseball teams in the US fall into all of those categories when it comes to the origins of their names. Some of the names really bat it out of the park as far as matching the city they team is from. Others simply strike out. Take a look and see for yourself - and chime in on the names that are grand slams as well as those that completely whiff.&nbsp;

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A lot of different Houston Astros managers have led the team, leaving one big question: who is the best Houston Astros manager ever? To answer that question, this list ranks every Houston Astros manager in the team's history from best to worst based on your votes. As you vote up your top Houston Astros coaches, think about statistics as well as intangibles and personal preferences. Garner is the only manager to have lead the Astros to a World Series appearance. Garner would do this in 2005. Bill Virdon was the first Astros manager to lead the franchise to the postseason. Vidron also holds&nbsp;the record for most regular-season game wins with 544. So who is the greatest Houston Astros skipper of all time? Vote up the most winning Houston Astros managers or just any coach you personally liked a whole lot, whether or not they're on the list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-mlb-managers-of-all-time/ranker-baseball">best Major League Baseball coaches</a> of all time.

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The best pitchers in Houston Astros history are all part of a long legacy of stellar pitching that stretches back to the beginnings of the franchise. Whether they were starters who became a key part of a winning pitching rotation or relievers who filled out the back end of the pitching staff, all of these players have been integral to the Astros becoming a successful franchise.

Former stars like Roy Oswalt and Roger Clemens&nbsp;appear below, as well as Hall of Fame starting pitchers like Nolan Ryan and Don Sutton. Of course, there is Mike Scott, who finished his lengthy career as part of the Astros roster.

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From the raw power of home run kings to the strategic precision of crafty pitchers, the Houston Astros have paraded an exceptional roster of talent on the baseball diamond in 2025. Welcome to this crowdranked list of the best Houston Astros players of 2025, where hundreds of knowledgeable baseball fans assess and vote on who they believe are the standouts from this stellar team. This list serves as a friendly debate space where users weigh in on the players' key contributions to the team, their individual skillset, statistics, and how they've elevated the Astros' gameplay.A peek into this fascinating lineup introduces us to players such as the daunting Yordan Álvarez, a designated hitter known for his strategic plays and impactful presence at the plate. José Altuve, a dynamic second baseman, earns his spot through unparalleled defensive prowess and the uncanny ability to get on base frequently. Meanwhile, the agile outfielder, Kyle Tucker, thrills fans with his all-rounded gameplay and athletic brilliance. Jeremy Peña solidifies Astros' defense with his imposing presence as a shortstop and keeps fans on the edge of their seats with his powerful batting.These players, along with other impressive talents, have all edged their way into our hearts and this list with stellar performances. But the question of who rules the roost is not one we can answer alone. This list isn’t about what we think; it hinges on what you, the fans, believe. So have Jose's agility and assertiveness won you over? Or do you think the swift and resourceful Kyle Tucker stole the show this season? Whichever Astro championed your 2025, the decision lies with you!Get involved in the conversation, cast your votes, and help decide who the very best Houston Astro of 2025 truly is. This list is all about crowd-ranking, so every vote counts! Let's celebrate these incredible athletes and their unforgettable moments from the 2025 season.

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The 2017 World Series champions, the&nbsp;Houston Astros, are in real hot water after an investigation conducted by&nbsp;MLB commissioner Rob&nbsp;Manfred found&nbsp;them guilty of&nbsp;stealing pitching signs from other teams in the 2017-2018 MLB seasons.&nbsp;They are facing&nbsp;what some&nbsp;call the worst punishment in baseball history. The Astros were fined 5 million dollars, their managers were suspended for the year and they have lost their 1st and 2nd round draft picks for the 2020&nbsp;and 2021 seasons. The&nbsp;investigation&nbsp;triggered&nbsp;a string of firings - Astros fired general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch, the Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora, and the New York Mets fired Carlos Beltran, who were all involved in the Astros cheating scandal. On top of all this, a&nbsp;whistleblower claimed that a few Astros players were concealing an electric buzzer underneath their jerseys to help them read pitches. This whole scandal&nbsp;has rocked the&nbsp;MLB and sparked lots of talk among&nbsp;fans, players, and sports commentators. Here are a few Twitter reactions to the Astros cheating scandal to help us all make sense of the mess.&nbsp;

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Brooklynn Ackerman

The hot topic at spring training for the 2020 MLB season was obviously the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, and in their first interviews of the new season, many <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular baseball players</a> took the chance to&nbsp;speak out against the cheating and bash&nbsp;Astros players for their seemingly disingenuous apologies.

Top stars in baseball like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Clayton Kershaw all spoke about losing respect for Astros players amid the scandal, while pitchers like Alex Wood, Trevor Bauer, and Mike Clevinger all admitted they are likely to consider throwing at Astros hitters in retaliation for the tainted 2017 World Series title.

Braves outfielder Nick Markakis went so far as to say players on the Astros deserve a beating, while Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went other way, suggesting that the angry player reactions were getting out of hand.

So, check out this list of MLB player reactions to the Astros cheating scandal, and check back as more players speak out about one of the biggest stories to rock the baseball world since steroids.

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Who are the most <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-houston-astros-of-all-time/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous Houston Astros</a> fans? To call Astros fans dedicated is something of an understatement. The team sells out their stadium every single season, due to their rabid fans. Included in the Astros loyal fanbase are some famous faces. Celebrity Astros fans include movie stars, musicians, and business people, all united by their passion for the Houston Astros. Who is the most famous Houston Astros fan? Which celeb Astros fans do you love to see behind the plate?Among the ranks of Houston Astros fans are a few <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-houston-rockets-of-all-time/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Houston Rockets legends</a>. James Harden, Tracy McGrady, Dwight Howard, Russell Westbrook, and Jalen Green have all showed up to support their crosstown fellow professional athletes at Astros games. Musician Travis Scott is arguably the biggest Astros fan of them&nbsp;all, since he grew up in Houston. And while they might call the Hollywood home, actors Matthew McConaughey and Dennis Quaid cheer on these Houston athletes as well. Other famous figures who are celebrity Houston Astros fans include Simone Biles, Richard Linklater, and former President George W. Bush.The next time you're watching a Houston Astros game, make sure to keep a close eye on the stands. You never know which of these Astros celebrity fans you might spot sporting their Houston Astros gear.&nbsp;

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In 2019, the Houston Astros charged toward the World Series with a franchise-record 107 wins, a roster stacked with talent, and the swagger of a team destined for greatness. Yet, beneath the surface of their electrifying postseason run lay a brewing storm of controversy that would overshadow their efforts and define their legacy.&nbsp;From a sign-stealing scandal that cast doubt on their integrity to a front-office fiasco that ignited public outrage, the Astros’ journey to a seven-game World Series loss against the Washington Nationals was as much about off-field drama as on-field heroics. Here’s a look at the chaos that unfolded behind the scenes, revealing a team grappling with its own missteps in the glare of the national spotlight.

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