But, where will it be the worst? To be sure if they were playing an away game against the Dodgers, they might need the secret service to protect them. Fortunately, that wouldn't happen until the World Series if it were to happen at all — imagine that matchup for a second. Still, there are plenty of places where the fans will not be hospitable, some much worse than others.
Cleveland
Trevor Bauer, who is about as hated as any non-former-Astros player in franchise history, is gone, but Mike Clevinger has been outspoken in his belief that Houston deserved worse punishment, even calling the players "pieces of shit" in an interview. Given that they were swept by the 'Stros in the 2018 ALDS, expect an interesting series when the Astros visit Cleveland from fans and opposing players, particularly Clevinger, who better hope he has his best stuff on the mound against the Astros lineup.
Oakland
The central nexus of the entire sign-stealing controversy resides with the A's: Mike Fiers. Fans seem to have embraced his heel turn, but it remains to be seen if that will be popular among other baseball players. Certainly, the first time he pitches in Oakland against the Astros, the fans are going to be raucous. Add in the fact that, well, it's Oakland, and you have the makings of a pretty nasty environment.
Arlington
No team hates the Astros as much or is as hated by the Astros as much as the Texas Rangers. Nevermind the built-in state rivalry between Houston and
Anaheim
Division rivals always have some degree of animosity, particularly a team like the Angels that has really struggled behind the Astros the past few seasons. But, when you factor in the fact that they are in Los Angeles, the intensity of series in Anaheim will definitely be ratcheted up. Don't be surprised to see Dodger fans in the stadium since the Astros don't visit Dodger Stadium this season. Certainly, there will be a contingent of angry fans around the ballpark. It will absolutely be noisy.
New York
Let's be honest, nowhere is there going to be a more nasty and brutal crowd than in the Bronx. The New York fans are already some of the most outspoken and vitriolic in baseball and when the Astros, not just a heated conference rival but a team they believed cheated them out of a shot at yet another World Series, rolls into town, it is going to be ugly. Making matters worse, the only Astros visit comes in the penultimate series of the year in what is certain to be a wild postseason race.