Fact-check: “roger clemens did not play for the astros”
Verdict: False (99% confidence)
The claim is directly contradicted by multiple independent primary sources. Roger Clemens played for the Houston Astros from 2004 through 2006, signing as a free agent before the 2004 season and returning for partial seasons in 2005 and 2006. The National Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB's official player page, the Houston Astros' own media guide, Britannica, and Wikipedia all confirm his Astros tenure.
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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