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Defending champion Astros face familiar foes in MLB playoffs
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Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-day - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros' Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve pull out of MLB All-Star Game
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Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve plan to skip All-Star Game - ESPN
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ALDS Playoff Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros
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Correa, Altuve opting not to play in MLB All-Star Game
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Carlos Correa calls booing of Jose Altuve 'tired' before ALDS
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5 Astros named to 2017 MLB All-Star Game - The Crawfish Boxes
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Jose Altuve shows tattoo, sidesteps Carlos Correa's claim he didn't cheat – New York Daily News
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Mookie Betts skipping All-Star Game: Former Red Sox star among players opting out for injuries
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS - NBC Sports
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José Altuve - Wikipedia
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS