The Houston Astros experienced the most costly setback in baseball history in 2020. Following the Houston Astros sign scandal, the MLB fined the team $5 million and denied them the opportunity to pick their first two drafts in 2020 and 2021. Many baseball players, including Yankee legend Derek Jeter, expressed their thoughts on the scandal. However, in light of the team’s remarkable performance, Derek Jeter appears to have had a change of heart, transitioning from a taunting statement to a statement of praise.

Back in 2022, Jeter branded the maneuver a disgrace to the sport and accused the Astros of going too far to get an edge in the baseball game. However, attitudes toward the team, notably Derek’s, have shifted.

Derek Jeter’s change of opinion for the Astros

Currently, Derek Jeter is in Seattle making the All-Star game weekend appearance, alongside his frenemy Alex Rodriguex and the Red Sox’ designated hitter David Ortiz. Like London Series of the late June, Derek is now in Seattle to play his role as an analyst. While in the conversation, the former Yankee was asked about his opinion on which team is the best for the upcoming October Run.

While keeping every aspect of the match in mind, the Yankee legend stated, ” I still think the Houston Astros are the best team built for the Postseason in the American League.” Further, the former athlete revealed that they are the best because of the experience and due to Dusty Baker, who has a calming influence on the team. The recently made statement was not quite in sync with what Jeter said back in 2020.

In 2020, while talking about the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, Derek Jeter denounced the team as a “black eye for the sport.” But now it looks like the Astros have bounced back from the setback, as the athlete himself seems to have a positive response toward the team. Currently, the Astros are trying their best to cross the postseason line.

Houston Astros are currently making waves in the AL West Division

In the 2023 MLB season, the Houston Astros are competing in the West Division of the American League. Presently, the team holds a 50-41 overall record, with a decent performance at both home and away games. They have won 25 out of 47 games played at home and 25 out of 44 games played on the road. Moreover, in matchups against their AL West division rivals, the Astros have been quite successful, boasting a 17-10 record.

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However, the situation has become rocky for the Astros, as many players have suffered injuries since then. But the team still has a chance of crossing the finish line and making it to the October Run.

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