The Houston Astros are going into the playoffs with a losing record, a year after having the most wins in the major leagues. And with a different manager after the sign-stealing scandal last offseason that tarnished their 2017 World Series title. Dusty Baker is the first manager to take five different teams to the postseason, after replacing the fired AJ Hinch just before spring training. Baker goes into these playoffs with Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and other mainstays who were part of the Astros winning two American League championships the past three seasons. "It can be a tremendous advantage, because guys have been there," Baker said. "They know not to panic, they know what to do in certain situations." Despite solo homers from Altuve, Correa and Aledmys Diaz, the Astros fell 8-4 Sunday in their regular-season finale, their third consecutive loss to the instate rival Texas Rangers. read more https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401226570
