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Houston Astros head to World Series, just a few years after their cheating scandal

Officials found that the Astros were sign-stealing in 2017 and partly in 2018, but team officials say their past is firmly behind them.
Ryan Pressly of the Houston Astros celebrates with Martin Maldonado after the final out in the ninth inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Friday and advancing to the World Series.

It's a good day to be a Houston Astros fan — if you can handle a little controversy.

The Astros are going to the World Series later this month, after besting the Boston Red Sox on Friday. This will mark the Astros' third appearance in the

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