The Houston Astros moved their celebration from the team hotel to the clubhouse.

The Astros marked their second straight AL West title by dousing one another with wine and beer and enjoying cigars after Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.“We’re getting used to this http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-b.j.-upton-jersey ,” infielder Alex Bregman said. “I like it.”It was the second celebration of the day for the Astros, who clinched the division just after 2 a.m. Wednesday when Oakland lost at Seattle 10-8 in 11 innings.The Twitter account of the defending World Series champions posted videos of players, coaches and their partners jumping up and down in celebration inside a meeting room at The Ritz-Carlton Toronto.“It was pretty unique,” ace Justin Verlander said. “There’s been some unique scenarios, but not like that one.”Back inside the smoky, dripping clubhouse, the Astros enjoyed a party that was, in Verlander’s words, “a little more traditional.”“I hope we do this three more times,” he said.Houston opens the AL Division Series at home on Oct. 5 against Central Division champion Cleveland. Before Wednesday’s game, Bregman said he was “super pumped” to repeat as division winners.“We haven’t had the smoothest of rides, a little adversity along the way, but we’ve pushed through it and we’re playing good baseball at the right time,” he said.Left-hander Dallas Keuchel was among those who stayed up to watch the A’s play Tuesday night at Safeco Field. Having celebrated late into the night, Keuchel was taking it easy at Wednesday’s postgame party.“I usually drink a little bit at these but I’m still hurting from last night,” Keuchel said.Second baseman Jose Altuve said he was proud of his teammates for wrapping up a repeat division title.“We’re having a lot of fun Corey Kluber Jersey ,” Altuve said. “I think we deserve this, we all deserve this.”Manager AJ Hinch, who stayed away from the hotel gathering because of a minor illness, decided to get involved in the clubhouse celebrations.“It probably set me back a couple of days, but it’s worth it,” Hinch said. “There’s one team that can repeat, and that’s us. We need four celebrations and 11 wins. Those are all the points that this team needs to know.”Hinch spoke to the Astros before Wednesday’s game to congratulate and thank the players, and to remind them of the task ahead.“I’m so proud of this team,” Hinch said before the game. “To go back-to-back 100 wins, back-to-back division championships, it’s not easy to do what we’re doing, so I do want out guys to relish in it.”The Astros (100-57) need three wins in their final four games to break the 1998 team record.“It’s something we would like to accomplish,” Verlander said. “Selfishly, I think we’ve got the best Houston Astros team ever assembled. Having the record to show that would be nice.”Houston is now turning its attention to the Indians.“They’re a really good team,” Altuve said. “They’ve got really good hitters like we do. They’ve got good pitching. We’ve got good pitching, too. It’s going to be interesting. I pick my team Ricky Vaughn Jersey , obviously, but I think it’s going to be good competition.”Houston’s success the past two seasons is particularly meaningful to Altuve and Keuchel, who each suffered through multiple 100-loss campaigns in their first years with the team. The Astros lost a combined 324 games from 2011-2013.“You’ve got to take a second to think about how good it feels,” Keuchel said. “Being a part of two 100-loss seasons back-to-back when I first got called up and then now being part of part two consecutive 100-win seasons is pretty special.” CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A day after an errant fastball bruised his right ankle, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper said he had no concerns about being ready for opening day.“As of right now, no,” Harper said Saturday. “If I felt that way then I’d probably tell you guys. I really don’t.”Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler said he wasn’t worried about Harper being set for the opener on March 28 against Atlanta.Harper, who recently signed a record $330 million, 13-year contract, agreed with that assessment.“Felt good today coming in,” Harper said. “I was a little sore. Just trying to keep the swelling out, things like that.”X-rays were negative and Harper was listed as day to day. He was struck by a 96 mph fastball from Toronto rookie Trent Thornton in the sixth inning of Friday’s game. Harper sat out Saturday’s exhibition against Houston.When asked about dodging a major injury, Harper replied “I wish I would have dodged the ball.”“The first time I really got hit on the ankle bone,” Harper said.He’s 0 for 5 in 10 plate appearances in four exhibition games.“It’s definitely important to get back out there and get the at-bats that I need,” Harper said. “But also being smart. I’d rather be healthy than get my at-bats.”ASTROS 13 Michael Brantley Jersey , PHILLIES 5Michael Brantley had three RBI singles for Houston. Carlos Correa doubled, singled and scored twice. Brad Peacock got the start, pitching four innings and allowing two runs.JT Realmuto hit his third home run and added two singles for Philadelphia. Aaron Nola made his third start, pitching 2 2/3 innings and giving up two runs on four hits and three walks.RED SOX 6, BRAVES 1Chris Sale made his spring debut for Boston, striking out seven in four scoreless innings. AL MVP Mookie Betts hit his first home run and singled. Jackie Bradley Jr. had an RBI double and stole a base.Kyle Wright made his fourth start for Atlanta, pitching four innings and permitting two runs.YANKEES 17, BLUE JAYS (SS) 7Aaron Judge hit his spring training-leading sixth home run, foiling Toronto’s four-man outfield with a drive into the players’ parking lot. Gleyber Torres also homered for New York. J.A. Happ started, pitching three innings and allowing three runs.Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial broke his right wrist when he ran into the wall.Kendrys Morales hit his first home run and Justin Smoak added his third homer for Toronto’s split squad. Bo Bichette had a double and single, stealing his second base and raising his average to .441.ORIOLES 4, BLUE JAYS (SS) 3Prospect Austin Hays hit his fifth home run for Baltimore. Alex Cobb made his third start, pitching five innings and giving up three runs while striking out eight.Sam Gaviglio made his second start for Toronto’s split squad, allowing two runs in 3 2/3 innings.CARDINALS 8, NATIONALS 5Max Scherzer struck out nine in his fifth start for Washington, pitching six innings and allowing one run and four hits. 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Starter Jason Vargas gave up four runs on five hits and two walks in four innings.TIGERS 6, PIRATES 3Christin Stewart hit a two-run homer and an RBI single for Detroit. Grayson Greiner doubled and singled. Matt Moore made his fifth start, pitching 4 1/3 innings and allowing three runs on three hits and two walks.Chris Archer went just three innings in his third start for Pittsburgh, yielding four runs on six hits and a walk.INDIANS 7, ANGELS 2Mike Clevinger made his second start for Cleveland, pitching four innings and allowing two runs. Roberto Perez had a double and two singles.Albert Pujols got another hit and is batting .414 for Los Angeles. Trevor Cahill started for the fourth time, pitching four innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits and a walk.CUBS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 1Anthony Rizzo doubled and drove in two runs for Chicago. David Bote had a solo home run and RBI single. 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Homer Bailey made his second start, pitching four shutout innings.BREWERS (SS) 5, ROCKIES 4Mike Moustakas hit his third home run and a double for Milwaukee’s split squad. Jhoulys Chacin made his fourth start, going 5 1/3 innings and allowing three runs.Nolan Arenado had a double and two singles for Colorado. Trevor Story hit his third home run. Gray made his fifth start, pitching five innings and yielding two runs and striking out eight.REDS 5, RANGERS 2Phillip Ervin hit his fifth home run for Cincinnati. Anthony DeSclafani allowed two hits in five innings while striking out seven.Shelby Miller made his fourth start for Texas, pitching 3 1/3 innings and allowing one run. Hunter Pence doubled in a run.DODGERS 2, WHITE SOX 0Austin Barnes homered for Los Angeles. Closer Kenley Jansen allowed a hit in a scoreless inning.Ivan Nova made his third start for Chicago, pitching 4 1/3 innings and giving up two runs.