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HOUSTON - APRIL 12: Fans wave an Astros flag in center field at Minute Maid Park on April 12, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros Officially Moving To AL By 2013 Says Selig

Contributors: SB Nation Houston Staff

There will also be two wild-card berths into the playoffs in each of the two 15-team leagues. Interleague play will have to be expanded as well.

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Jim Crane is expected to be approved as the new owner of the franchise, contingent on the Astros moving to the American League West in 2013.

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