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Blockbusters, Glory & Scandal: Novembers That Changed the Astros Forever

November does not belong to baseball, at least not by design. Yet, the Houston Astros time and time again have dominated the headlines throughout one of the games quietest months. Today we revisit the November moments that redefined the course…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
Blockbusters, Glory & Scandal: Novembers That Changed the Astros Forever
Key Things to Know
  • Craig Larson Jr. highlights major November events that historically reshaped the Houston Astros franchise.
  • Houston secured World Series titles on November 1, 2017, and November 5, 2022.
  • On November 11, 2011, MLB approved Drayton McLane's $680 million sale of the team to Jim Crane.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Craig Larson Jr. reflects on the most pivotal November moments in Houston Astros history, spanning championships, major trades, and controversies. The franchise captured its first World Series title on November 1, 2017, followed by a second championship clinched on November 5, 2022, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The article also highlights key off-field milestones, including the 1971 trade of Joe Morgan to the Cincinnati Reds and the 1997 acquisition of Moises Alou. Additionally, it details Drayton McLane's $680 million sale of the team to Jim Crane in November 2011, and the November 2019 report revealing the electronic sign-stealing scandal.

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