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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) celebrates his solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga with Michael Brantley during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Houston. The home run was Altuve's 100th for his career. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Altuve homers, Springer helps Astros rally past Yankees 6-3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer speaks at a news conference after the Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Springer super for Astros as they look to repeat as champs

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger in the fifth inning during Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Astros advance to ALCS, sweep Indians

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sep. 2, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Springer, Astros beat Angels 4-2 in Ohtani’s pitching return

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer, left, exits with a trainer after getting injured whiletrying to steal second base during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Astros OF George Springer exits with thumb injury vs Dodgers

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Fireworks are displayed before the MLB Home Run Derby, at Nationals Park, Monday, July 16, 2018 in Washington. The 89th MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Correction: All-Star Game story

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) is checked after getting hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers' Cole Hamels, as umpire Greg Gibson, right, watches during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 11, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Astros’ Springer day to day after taking pitch to left elbow

Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer watches his two run double hit off Oakland Athletics' Sean Manaea in the fifth of a baseball game Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Springer gets 2 more hits, Astros beat A’s 4-2

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against Oakland Athletics' shortstop Marcus Semien (10) during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Cole strikes out 12, Astros capitalize on errors to beat A’s

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer rounds third to score on Carlos Correa's single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Springer and Kidd-Gilchrist bond over shared experience

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros outfielders Josh Reddick, left, George Springer and Jake Marisnick race to the infield after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game in Seattle. Houston outfielders have been celebrating victories this season by doing dances inspired by the Fortnite Battle Royale video game. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Battle ready: Big leaguers logging long hours on Fortnite

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

Second base umpire Ed Hickox, left, watches as Houston Astros' George Springer, right, rounds second after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers' Cole Hamels on a lead at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, March 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Springer 1st with consecutive MLB opening day leadoff HRs

Associated Press

Houston Astros George Springer signs autographs for fans after spring baseball training, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Springer’s energy propels World Series champion Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa throws the ball on a back field during spring baseball training, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Hungry for more: Correa, tight-knit Astros talking dynasty

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

File-This Nov. 1, 2017, file photo shows Houston Astros' George Springer reacting after hitting a double during the first inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. World Series MVP Springer and the Astros avoided salary arbitration by agreeing Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, to a $24 million, two-year contract. Springer gets $12 million annually under the deal and will be eligible for arbitration again after the 2019 season.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Series MVP Springer, Astros reach $24 million, 2-year deal

Associated Press

Fans cheer as the Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park after winning the 2017 World Series, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Houston. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

The Latest: World Series MVP Springer thanks Astros fans

Associated Press

Houston Astros' Charlie Morton reacts after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Astros win 1st World Series crown, top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

The Houston Astros celebrate after their win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Astros beat Dodgers win franchise’s first ever World Series

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Worth shouting about: George Springer wins World Series MVP

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch hits balls before Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros’ Hinch: Backstop bust to Series-winning skipper

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press