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The Houston Astros are a professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. They were established in 1962 as the Houston Colt .45s and later changed their name to the Astros in 1965. They are currently members of the American League (AL) West division in Major League Baseball (MLB).

The Astros have won one World Series championship in 2017, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a seven-game series. They have won four National League (NL) pennants in 2005, 1986, 1980, and 1979. The team also has ten division titles to their name, winning the AL West in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and winning the NL Central in 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1986, and 1980.

The Astros have had many notable players in their history, including Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Nolan Ryan, Jose Altuve, Justin Verlander, and Carlos Correa. Bagwell and Biggio were the faces of the franchise for many years, with both players spending their entire careers with the Astros and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Altuve, Verlander, and Correa were key players on the 2017 World Series championship team.

The Astros play their home games at Minute Maid Park, which opened in 2000. The stadium has a retractable roof and can seat over 40,000 fans. It has hosted many MLB events, including the All-Star Game in 2004 and the World Series in 2005 and 2017.

Despite their success on the field, the Astros have been surrounded by controversy in recent years. In 2019, they were accused of using electronic devices to steal signs during the 2017 season. The team was fined and lost draft picks, and some players were suspended. The scandal has tarnished the team’s reputation, but they continue to strive for excellence on the field.

The Astros are a beloved team in Houston and have a passionate fan base. They are known for their high-powered offense and stellar pitching staff, and they are always a threat to make a deep playoff run.