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BOB NIGHTENGALE
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As Astros continue to thrive, owner Jim Crane has advice for other cheaters: 'I'd keep my mouth shut'

Years after the scandal that rocked baseball, the Houston Astros keep on winning – with a target on their back.

HOUSTON — The team that America loves to hate, boo, taunt and curse wherever they travel, is once again flaunting its virtues in front of the baseball world. 

The Houston Astros continue to win, putting together a glorious run not seen in the American League since the New York Yankees’ dynasty two decades ago. 

You can hate them all you want, cringe at their line of defense and disapprove of their incredulity towards New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman (“Dude, you were there’’), but facts are facts. 

The Astros have reached the World Series three times in the past five years,  winning the championship in 2017. They are only the second team in history to advance to the American League Championship Series five consecutive years.

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