MLB OKs Astros sale; Team to move to AL in 2013

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Houston Astros sale, move to American League approved by MLB
Houston Astros were sold to businessman Jim Crane by Drayton McLane. In 2013, the Houston Astros will move to the American League West Division. By Reuters / November 17, 2011 Jim Crane addresses the media during a news conference after the baseball ... read more

MLB OKs Astros sale; Team to move to AL in 2013
Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane, left, shakes hands with Jim Crane after a news conference to announce a group led by Crane is purchasing the baseball team from McLane, pending approval from Major League Baseball, Monday, May 16, 2011, in Houston. ... read more

Mariners' hitters should enjoy trips to Houston
(Getty) SEATTLE -- There'll no doubt be mixed opinions about the idea of the Houston Astros moving into the American League West, but one Mariners player who welcomes the addition is first baseman Justin Smoak. Major League Baseball approved the sale ... read more

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