The Houston Astros have been the gold standard in baseball for about the last decade. They have made the postseason in nine out of 10 seasons.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Cam Smith #11 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting an RBI single against the New York Mets during the second inning on Opening Day at Daikin Park on March 27 ...

The Detroit Tigers knew they were taking a risk when they hired embattled former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch to take ...

Houston Astros pitcher Josh Hader, center, walks back to the mound as Detroit Tigers Spencer Torkelson is embraced by Matt ...