The Houston Astros are a professional baseball franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB) based in Houston, Texas. They compete in the American League (AL) West Division and have become one of the most successful MLB teams of the modern era, highlighted by multiple World Series appearances and championships.

Overview

The Houston Astros were established in 1962 as the Houston Colt .45s before adopting the Astros name in 1965. They originally competed in the National League before moving to the American League in 2013, where they currently play in the AL West Division.

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History

The franchise began as an expansion team in 1962 and played at the Astrodome, the world’s first multi-purpose domed sports stadium. The team rebranded as the Astros in 1965, reflecting Houston’s association with the space industry.

Key historical milestones include their first postseason appearance in 1980, their first World Series appearance in 2005 (National League champion), and a sustained period of success beginning in the mid-2010s after transitioning to the American League.

The Astros became a dominant force in the late 2010s and early 2020s, regularly reaching the postseason and competing for championships.

Championships & Achievements

• World Series Champions: 2017
• World Series Champions: 2022
• World Series appearances: 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
• American League Pennants: 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
• AL West Division titles: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

Home Stadium

The Astros play home games at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. The stadium originally opened in 2000 and was previously known as Minute Maid Park before being renamed in 2025. It is a retractable-roof ballpark located in downtown Houston.

Notable Players

• Jeff Bagwell
• Craig Biggio
• Lance Berkman
• Nolan Ryan
• Roy Oswalt
• Jose Cruz
• Jose Altuve
• Alex Bregman
• Yordan Alvarez
• Carlos Correa
• Justin Verlander

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Recent Era

The Astros have been one of MLB’s most consistently successful teams since 2017, frequently reaching the postseason and multiple World Series appearances. They won championships in 2017 and 2022 and remained strong contenders in subsequent seasons, including another World Series appearance in 2023.

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The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team in the AL West Division, based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1962, the franchise has won World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 and plays home games at Daikin Park. Known for stars such as Jose Altuve, Jeff Bagwell, and Craig Biggio, the Astros are one of MLB’s most successful modern franchises.