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Kurt Mensching

Kurt is the Senior Editorial Director of MLB and NFL at FanSided. He has led MLB coverage since 2019. He has previously written about MLB and the Detroit Tigers for SB Nation, The Athletic, and the Detroit News and served as the head of SBNation.com's news and copy editor desks. In his spare time, he enjoys nature photography and visiting zoos.

Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) catches a fly ball hit by New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (not pictured) during the eighth inning in game two of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees dig depths of incredulity in making excuses for Astros’ 2-0 ALCS lead

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Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning of game two of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros, embracing heel role, ask Mariners who’s “Yordaddy”?

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) stretches after striking out Seattle Mariners designated hitter Carlos Santana (not pictured) during the second inning of game two of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Announcer appears to have NSFW reaction to Framber Valdez’s curveball

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Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros celebrates (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Justin Verlander trade big win for the Astros

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The Houston Astros warm up during MLB spring training. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

MLB and MLBPA agree on 2020 season details: Q&A

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Houston Astros pick named at the 2014 MLB Draft (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Astros could be the winners in shorter 2020 draft

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Josh Reddick #22, George Springer #4 and Michael Brantley #23 of the Houston Astros (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

How the Astros are affected by MLB service time negotiations

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Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros sits in the dugout. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Why a short MLB season hurts their playoff odds

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