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Carlos Correa is preparing for what could be his final run with the Houston Astros.

Carlos Correa is preparing for what could be his final run with the Houston Astros.

Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and turned their thumbs upside down at frustrated fans.

Justin Turner and Mookie Betts hit grand slams, Albert Pujols and AJ Pollock each homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched a franchise record by connecting eight times in all, routing the Arizona Diamondbacks 22-1.

Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and passed Mel Ott for 14th on the career runs list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the Arizona Diamondbacks’ losing streak to 17 games with a 9-8 victory.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta is celebrating his 25th birthday with a no-hit bid through six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Will Smith hit a tiebreaking, solo home run in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols slugged a two-run shot, his first for the Dodgers, and Los Angeles defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2.

Astros outfielder Josh Reddick announced Wednesday that he is now a free agent. Reddick took to Instagram to make the announcement, saying he’s waited long enough and loved playing for Houston. “Well Wooston, I’ve waited long enough. I loved playing here and look forward to doing it again. Astros fans reacted to the announcement, mostly thanking Reddick for the good memories he’s bought to the city.

It was an ugly chapter for the Astros that ended with Osuna's injury after just four appearances in 2020. Springer given qualifying offer, but not Brantley. Joe Smith, who opted out of the 2020 season due to the pandemic, should return as well, but the Astros will be in search of more relief arms going forward. LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Christian Javier, who was one of the Astros best starters in 2020, was named a finalist for Rookie of the Year.

Halloween is the chance for creativity to show. During a pandemic, there may not be traditional celebrations, but folks still want to dress up. Here are some Houston athletes and their families:Justin VerlanderJustin Verlander and wife Kate Upton did it big: Verlander as Captain Hook, Upton as Peter Pan, their daughter as Tinker Bell, Upton’s mom as Wendy, and their dog as the gator! Russell WestbrookRussell Westbrook and his wife took the Sesame Street route. Their son went as Woody, and their daughters as Moana!

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. walks out to the infield for the national anthem before Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)HOUSTON – The Houston Astros overcame injuries to several top stars and dealt with the fallout from their sign-stealing scandal to come a win shy of reaching the World Series for the third time in four seasons. The Astros fell into an 0-3 hole in the AL Championship Series before beating the Tampa Bay Rays in three straight games to force a Game 7. But their powerful offense was stifled by former Astros pitcher Charlie Morton in a 4-2 loss, and the Astros are heading home instead of to their second straight World Series. “I haven’t really thought about that yet,” the 2017 World Series MVP said.

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)SAN DIEGO – Except for an occasional homer, the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has fallen largely silent on the brink of the World Series. “That big hit has continued to elude us with guys on base,” Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. Tampa Bay went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position in Game 5 after going 1 for 4 in Game 4. “We’ve been streaky throughout the course of these playoffs,” Tampa Bay outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said. That's something of a rarity in this postseason, when Tampa Bay has been practically perfect in each game.

The Astros defeated the Rays 4-3 and the Rays lead the series 3-2 games. The Astros forced Game 6 on Friday, a rematch of the first game started by left-handers Blake Snell of Tampa Bay and Valdéz. Otherwise, big league clubs leading 3-0 in a best-of-seven postseason series are 37-1. Correa also hit a walkoff homer in Game 2 of the 2017 ALCS off Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees. Houston became the first team with a leadoff and walk-off home run in a postseason game.

Beating the Tampa Bay Rays three more times to reach the World Series won't be easy, but the Astros believe they can do it. With Altuve atoning for his poor defense in this series, the Astros finally got their offense going after being pushed to the brink of a sweep. The Rays remain one win from advancing to the World Series for the second time in franchise history. Altuve hit a homer in the first and an RBI double in the third for a 2-0 lead. It was the third home run of the postseason for Springer, the MVP of the 2017 World Series.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. signals as he walks to the mound to change pitchers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)LOS ANGELES – If there’s a universally recognized good guy among the generally reviled Houston Astros, it’s Dusty Baker. Next up, starting Sunday in San Diego, is either the New York Yankees or Tampa Bay Rays with a berth in the World Series at stake. If the Astros get that far, Baker would have a shot at being the second Black manager to win a World Series, joining Cito Gaston. As manager, Baker has been made to answer for the Astros' past transgressions, even though he wasn't around.

Houston Astros' George Springer, left, celebrates with Carlos Correa after the Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. “We have young guys that are leaning on the veterans and the veterans are taking care of them right now. The Astros and A's combined for 24 homers — 12 each — the most in a postseason series of five games or fewer. The scandal led to season-long suspensions of Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch, who both were fired. BACK TO THE ALCSThe Astros became the third team in AL history since 1969 to reach four straight AL Championship Series.

Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder, right, celebrates with manager Bob Melvin after the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros in Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. And just in case Laureano's words did not get the message across, he ripped a double as the A's got a pair of sacrifice flies in the eighth to rally past the Houston Astros 9-7 on Wednesday and avoid elimination in their AL Division Series. “It was awesome.”Houston leads the best-of-five series 2-1 and can advance to its fourth straight AL Championship Series with a victory in Game 4 on Thursday. Pinder hit a first-pitch slider to the opposite field for Oakland's fifth homer, a drive chased by right fielder Kyle Tucker until he ran out of room at the short wall. Houston took a 7-4 lead with five runs in the fifth, when the Astros sent 10 batters to the plate.

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, left, celebrates with George Springer after they defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES – A home run derby broke out during a hot, dry day at Dodger Stadium, and suddenly the Houston Astros have their swing and swagger back. “When you get the leadoff guy (Springer) getting on base every single time, good things are going to happen. Altuve's line-drive single to left scored Maldonado and Springer to put the Astros back in front, 6-5. Chris Bassitt put the potential tying and go-ahead runs on in the fifth with back-to-back singles by Springer and Altuve.

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2017, file photo, the Houston Astros celebrate after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. On Monday, Oct. 5, the Astros and the Oakland Athletics will open their ALDS matchup at Dodger Stadium. The coronavirus pandemic largely has protected the Astros from having public scorn heaped on them this season. He hasn't been particularly effective this season, and didn't start against them when the A's took seven of 10 games from the Astros this season. “We never did anything in our rotation to make him miss the Astros,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said.

(AP Photo/Jim Mone)A look at what’s happening around the majors today:___SOUNDING OFFThe Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that’s fine with outfielder Josh Reddick. Houston continues to draw the ire of fans across the majors for the sign-stealing scandal that came to light after last season. Former Houston pitcher and current A’s starter Mike Fiers was the one who revealed the Astros’ scam. “That’s what this year was about.”TAKE YOUR TIMEIf it seems baseball is going through an annual playoff slowdown, it’s true. “We’ve made progress but we haven’t made enough progress fast enough,” Phillies managing partner John Middleton said.

(AP Photo/Jim Mone)A look at what’s happening around the majors on Sunday:___SOUNDING OFFThe Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that’s fine with outfielder Josh Reddick. Houston continues to draw the ire of fans across the majors for the sign-stealing scandal that came to light after last season. Former Houston pitcher and current A’s starter Mike Fiers was the one who revealed the Astros’ scam. “That’s what this year was about.”TAKE YOUR TIMEIf it seems baseball is going through an annual playoff slowdown, it’s true. “We’ve made progress but we haven’t made enough progress fast enough,” Phillies managing partner John Middleton said.

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, left, and George Springer, center, jump in celebration of the Astros 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins 4-1 in Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series, Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. They know what it’s like," said manager Dusty Baker, after the Astros became the first team in major league history to win a game after reaching the postseason with a losing record. It didn’t go my way,” said Romo, who has three World Series rings with San Francisco and pitched in his 30th career postseason game. Minnesota’s previous win in the playoffs was notched in New York on Oct. 5, 2004, in Game 1 of the AL division series. UP NEXTThe Astros were waiting until after the game to announce their starter for Game 2, though Valdez's appearance took him out of the mix.

(AP) – Alex Bregman’s three extra-base hits included one of Houston’s four home runs, and the Astros trimmed their magic number to one for clinching the American League’s last playoff spot with a 12-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night. Josh Reddick also had three hits, capped by a two-run homer in the ninth. The Astros (29-28) have to win only one of their three remaining games against Texas to secure second place in the AL West, and a spot in baseball’s expanded playoff during the pandemic-shortened season. He held the Rangers without a run until Willie Calhoun's two-run homer in the sixth. Bregman, Springer, Altuve and Reddick have been mainstays for the Astros in their recent playoff runs, including the 2017 World Series title and another AL pennant last year.

SEATTLE – In what was supposed to be a rebuilding season the Seattle Mariners will go into the final weekend with an outside shot at the postseason. It was Seattle’s first series win against Houston since Sept. 17-19, 2018, when the Mariners took two of three. The Mariners last series win over the Astros in Seattle was back in April 2016. AWARD SEASONThe Seattle chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America handed out its season awards to Mariners players on Wednesday. Mariners: LHP Yusei Kikuchi (2-4, 5.93) gets the start as Seattle opens its final series of the regular season at Oakland.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, right, gets congratulations from Enrique Hernandez, after Betts hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)LOS ANGELES – Mookie Betts’ two-run homer highlighted a four-run fifth inning, Chris Taylor added a three-run shot, and the Dodgers defeated Houston 8-1 on Sunday night with angry Los Angeles fans letting the Astros have it again. For the second straight day, the Astros were bombarded with messages towed by planes over Dodger Stadium. Go Dodgers” and “Hey Astros Try Stealing This Sign!” read others. Dodgers: Begin a three-game series at San Diego on Monday in a showdown between the NL West's top teams.

Bregman scored on Yuri Gurriel's sacrifice fly to center off Adam Kolarek for a 7-5 lead. The Astros improved to 7-17 on the road after coming in with losses in eight of their previous nine games. But there were multiple reminders that Dodger fans haven’t forgotten the Astros’ cheating scandal from their championship three years ago. Fans aren't allowed inside this season because of the coronavirus, but a group of Dodger supporters greeted the Astros' bus as it pulled in. Dodgers: RHP Dustin May, who took a line drive off his left foot in Arizona, had a CT scan that revealed a contusion but no fracture.

Sean Manaea carried a perfect game into the sixth inning en route to winning his fourth straight start, Matt Olson hit a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics beat the stumbling Houston Astros 3-1 on Thursday. Well-played series.”The division-leading A's (27-15) moved 6 1/2 games ahead of second-place Houston in the AL West. Oakland had four games postponed and is 5-3 since resuming play last Friday against the Padres. Today was disheartening because we hit a lot of balls hard off Manaea," Houston's Josh Reddick said. “It's been very heartbreaking but we have to keep moving forward.”FIVE GAMESThis marked the 15th five-game series in Oakland history.

Sean Murphy homered and hit a two-run single to help Chris Bassitt snap a three-start winless stretch, and the A's beat the Houston Astros 6-0 on Monday night with both teams missing star players. Weve got some guys down right now, were going to need everybody on our roster. Carlos Correa had two hits for the Astros (21-20) as Houston's losing streak reached five games. We do realize how important this series is, five games in four days, its going to be a grind.Reddick was back in the Astros lineup. Melvin is optimistic he will play this series, perhaps as soon as one of Tuesday's games.

It's been a really, really long offseason despite the fact that the Astros played until literally the last day of the offseason. Obviously the news has been dominated by a series of scandals culminating with the commissioners' report that the Astros cheated. As spring training opened, it only seemed to get worse with players weighing in on the controversy and fans booing heartily. Plenty of questions linger around training camp like how new veteran manager Dusty Baker will handle all the off-the-field complications (he'll do fine on the field). In the long run, the Astros are betting Tucker is their guy, but will it be this season?

The Astros on Thursday traded veteran outfielder Jake Marisnick to the Mets for a pair of prospects. The move was made to clear room in an already crowded outfield for youngsters Kyle Tucker and Myles Straw, who should make the big league roster in 2020. Ideally, the Astros would like to move Josh Reddick, but his $14 million contract makes that difficult without the Astros agreeing to absorb some of that salary, so Marisnick was dealt. The Mets are hoping Marisnick will perform better at the plate if he is given more opportunities. For the Astros, it reduces their glut of outfielders and adds a couple of prospects to their already deep minor league roster.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Astros announced that outfielder Josh Reddick underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left shoulder on Friday.Reddick is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for Spring Training.Reddick, 32, hit .275 with 19 doubles, 14 home runs and 56 RBI in 141 regular season games for the Astros in 2019.He made 126 starts and was one of the top defensive outfielders in the American League, finishing third among AL right fielders in defensive runs saved with nine.Reddick is an 11-year Major League veteran (2009-19) and has played his last three seasons with the Astros (2017-19).

Houston Astros player @realjoshreddick surprised the Kingwood High School baseball team with new custom jerseys designed by Reddick himself along with @NewBalance. pic.twitter.com/Yq4aG1wOff Humble ISD (@HumbleISD) April 27, 2018KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Astros star Josh Reddick sent smiles across a lot of faces when he surprised the Kingwood High School baseball team with new uniforms.Reddick presented the team with brand-new jerseys that he helped design. "The biggest thing is seeing their smiles," Reddick said.The Kingwood baseball team lost a lot during Hurricane Harvey "Getting these jerseys and new gear means a lot," a player told ABC13.The Mustangs will show off their new uniforms Friday night against C.E. King High School.

EMBED >More News Videos Meet the wives, fiancees and girlfriends of our Houston Astros. EMBED >More News Videos As the Astros wait to face the Yankees again in the AL Championship Series, they're hitting the town! This is how the Astros took advantage of that time off in Houston. The team returned to Houston overnight Monday after taking all three games against the Nationals in Washington, D.C.Since then, a few of them have been spotted out and about. "And outfielder Josh Reddick, who is also a new dad to twins, let fans know he's just patiently waiting.Same Josh, same.

EMBED >More News Videos Meet the wives, fiancees and girlfriends of our Houston Astros. EMBED >More News Videos As the Astros wait to face the Yankees again in the AL Championship Series, they're hitting the town! This is how the Astros took advantage of that time off in Houston. The team returned to Houston overnight Monday after taking all three games against the Nationals in Washington, D.C.Since then, a few of them have been spotted out and about. "And outfielder Josh Reddick, who is also a new dad to twins, let fans know he's just patiently waiting.Same Josh, same.

During our visit in Washington D.C., Eyewitness News sports reporters have met some super Astros fans, but nothing comes close to Goob and Little Goob.They are perhaps the most popular duo in the stadium, outside of the players.They always come dressed to impress, decked out in their Astros' gear.Little Goob wore his Orange Josh Reddick Spider-Man shirt.Goob and 7-year-old Little Goob go just about everywhere with the Astros.They were there in Tampa Bay on opening day and they traveled to Washington D.C. for the World Series.In fact, three generations of the Goobs were in D.C., passing on their love for the Astros is a rite of passage.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Regardless of the outcome of the World Series, which the Astros currently trail 0-2, they are going to receive a plethora of individual awards.Rawlings released the finalists for the 2019 Gold Glove Awards Thursday afternoon, and four Astros players were named.Alex Bregman, Yuli Gurriel, Jose Altuve and Josh Reddick all have a chance to earn some extra hardware on Nov. 3, when the winners will be announced on ESPN's "Baseball Tonight. "Altuve has one Gold Glove back in 2015, and Reddick won his sole award in 2012 with the Oakland Athletics. Bregman and Gurriel have the opportunity to win their first Gold Glove.The Astros are currently in Washington, D.C., as they prepare for Game 3 of the World Series against the Nationals on Friday.

He has allowed only three more hits since Houston had three consecutive one-out hits in the first. He has thrown 56 of 86 pitches for strikes.Verlander and Strasburg both settled in nicely through four innings. They haven't given up a lot since each gave up two runs in the first.Aiming for his first World Series win, Verlander at least ensured his place on future blooper reels. Even in a tense matchup, it's still a kid's game.Houston threatened in the third inning, putting runners at the corners. He allowed four hits and one walk with four strikeouts.Soto, playing his last game as a 20-year-old, doubled with two outs in the third for the Nationals' fourth hit.

Manager AJ Hinch went the whole season without calling for one but put rookie Juan Soto on with two outs and runners on second and third.It was 3-2 at that point. His five strikeouts have pushed his postseason career total to an MLB-record 201, and he has walked two.Washington starter Stephen Strasburg has six strikeouts without a walk. He has allowed only three more hits since Houston had three consecutive one-out hits in the first. He has thrown 56 of 86 pitches for strikes.Verlander and Strasburg both settled in nicely through four innings. Even in a tense matchup, it's still a kid's game.Houston threatened in the third inning, putting runners at the corners.

He has allowed only three more hits since Houston had three consecutive one-out hits in the first. He has thrown 56 of 86 pitches for strikes.Verlander and Strasburg both settled in nicely through four innings. They haven't given up a lot since each gave up two runs in the first.Aiming for his first World Series win, Verlander at least ensured his place on future blooper reels. Even in a tense matchup, it's still a kid's game.Houston threatened in the third inning, putting runners at the corners. Soto was stranded when Howie Kendrick popped out, dropping the Nationals to 1 for 5 with runners in scoring position.

Shortstop Carlos Correa fielded the hard grounder right near second, stepped on the bag and threw to first.Verlander has thrown 56 of his 83 pitches for strikes. He has allowed only three more hits since Houston had three consecutive one-out hits in the first. He has thrown 56 of 86 pitches for strikes.Verlander and Strasburg both settled in nicely through four innings. Even in a tense matchup, it's still a kid's game.Houston threatened in the third inning, putting runners at the corners. Soto was stranded when Howie Kendrick popped out, dropping the Nationals to 1 for 5 with runners in scoring position.

That was only followed up by a rough Game 5 at Yankee Stadium in a potential clinch game.So Game 2 should be a successful Verlander start, right? In five appearances in the World Series over his career, he has yet to notch a winning decision. There's just something about George Springer and the World Series. The outfielder homered for the fifth straight World Series game, which is a record for the world championship round.Yordan Alvarez also ripped off two hits on three at-bats. He had entered the series cold at the plate throughout the playoffs.The first pitch is set for 7:08 p.m. Wednesday.

Obviously, we can't list of ALL the times Yankees fans behaved badly during ALCS, but here are some of the most egregious ones:1. pic.twitter.com/fo61cga5Zm Old Row Sports (@OldRowSports) October 20, 2019A video posted on Twitter by Old Row Sports showed Yankees fans yelling at Astros fans who were trying to use the restroom. Even as they were being escorted out, more Yankees fans can be seen in the video throwing beer and popcorn. Picking fights after a lossYankee fans seem to be handling the loss EXACTLY as expected (Via @2jayy) pic.twitter.com/HsuMHLr2R5 Starting 9 (@Starting9) October 16, 2019Some Yankees fans were sore losers. After all that abuse Astros fans have endured during ALCS, enjoy this video of a Yankee's fan realizing it's all over.

Party with Champions: The best spots to watch the Astros World Series games in HoustonHouston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22), Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) and Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. less Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22), Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) and Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate in the clubhouse after the Astros won the ... more Photo: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer Photo: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 310 Caption Close Party with Champions: The best spots to watch the Astros World Series games in Houston 1 / 310 Back to GalleryIts time for some world-class revelry after the Astros clinched the AL pennant. If you dont have an Astros World Series viewing spot locked down, weve lined up more than 20 perfect Houston bars to soak up the celebration. On HoustonChronicle.com: Astros: One swing, 'complete mayhem,' and the AL pennantFrom down-to-earth neighborhood favorites like D&T Drive Inn to the innovative 8 Row Flint in the Heights, its all about seeing Astros' stars deliver the best postseason moments in the right location and ambience. Venture off the beaten path, away from the traditional sports bars--and hit some of these unexpected hotspots in Houston. TEXAS SPORTS NATION: The only newsletter for the Houston sports superfan

It doesn't matter how poorly the numbers look if the hits come at the right time. When Astros fans remember this series, no one's going to complain about how Yuli Gurriel batted under .150 for the series. The Astros would ride that wave to the Bronx and take Game 3 behind Gerrit Cole's gritty pitching performance. Now, Altuve to this point had been the best Astros hitter in the series (batting over .300). Altuve became the only player besides Bill Mazeroski to hit a home run to end a Yankees postseason series with a loss.

EMBED >More News Videos See how Houston is celebrating after Astros advance to World SeriesThis place is rocking! Very tough to see him gobble off the field #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Reddick that was marvelous David Nuo (@DavidNunoABC13) October 20, 2019Wow. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Jose Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. Gurriel singled on a liner to right field to send Marisnick to third.

EMBED >More News Videos See how Houston is celebrating after Astros advance to World SeriesThis place is rocking! Very tough to see him gobble off the field #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Reddick that was marvelous David Nuo (@DavidNunoABC13) October 20, 2019Wow. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Jose Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. Gurriel singled on a liner to right field to send Marisnick to third.

3-0 #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Ryan Pressly told us after game 4 he finally felt like himself again. Very tough to see him gobble off the field #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Reddick that was marvelous David Nuo (@DavidNunoABC13) October 20, 2019Wow. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. "We got to go back home and finish the job," Carlos Correa said.The Astros are turning to their bullpen for Game 6.

3-0 #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 20, 2019Ryan Pressly told us after game 4 he finally felt like himself again. It was one strikeout and two routine ground balls for the Astros infield.Altuve reached second base on a line drive that went to the centerfield wall. On the very next at-bat, Brett Gardner also sent one to right field that barely was a foul ball. He had hit a home run off Urquidy in the fourth that cut the Astros' lead to two. "We got to go back home and finish the job," Carlos Correa said.The Astros are turning to their bullpen for Game 6.

But with the ALCS headed back to Houston, the 'Stros are confident in their chances to close it out in front of their home crowd.RELATED:"It's going to be so much fun playing at Minute Maid," Alex Bregman said. "We got to go back home and finish the job," Carlos Correa said.The Astros are turning to their bullpen for Game 6. Brad Peacock will start the day on the mound, and we'll have to wait and see who replaces him from there. Should there be a Game 7, it seems that ace Gerrit Cole would take the mound.It would be a welcome sign for the Astros if they could succeed with runners in scoring position. According to Amal Shah, the Astros are a disappointing 4-39 with runners in scoring position through five ALCS games.

pic.twitter.com/WXpWxSNtN9 ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 18, 2019The #Astros have never won a 7 game series in 5 or fewer games. EMBED >More News Videos Astros outfielder Josh Reddick called Yankees fans disrespectful for throwing debris. EMBED >More News Videos Victory = more color in Houston | You should see the new street art commissioned after each Astros postseason win in 2019. With Jose Altuve at bat, Yankees pitcher James Paxton's wild pitch advanced Springer to second. Game 7, if also necessary, is on Sunday.Otherwise, Game 1 of the World Series is on Tuesday, with the surprise NL champion Nationals visiting the AL winner.

The #Astros have never won a 7 game series in 5 or fewer games. #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 18, 2019EMBED >More News Videos Astros pitcher Lance McCullers reached out to the fan on Twitter and said, "If we make the World Series, just pick a game and I'll get you a ticket." EMBED >More News Videos Astros outfielder Josh Reddick called Yankees fans disrespectful for throwing debris. EMBED >More News Videos Victory = more color in Houston | You should see the new street art commissioned after each Astros postseason win in 2019. Game 7, if also necessary, is on Sunday.Otherwise, Game 1 of the World Series is on Tuesday, with the surprise NL champion Nationals visiting the AL winner.

NJ.com reported insults ranging from talk about 35-year-old's disorder and depression to words about his mother "rained down" on the pitcher while reporters watched for about 20 minutes. Hinch and outfielder Josh Reddick complained about trash including bottles landed on the field during Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, creating a scary situation. Baseballs not involved in gameplay were also hurled across the field, Reddick said. Thursday night Reddick, who thanked Yankees fans for not throwing trash onto the field, was shocked by the reported behavior toward Greinke, telling reporters, "(Yankees fans) are hectic. What do you think about the situation at Yankee Stadium?

EMBED >More News Videos Astros outfielder Josh Reddick called Yankees fans disrespectful for throwing debris. THE BRONX, New York (KTRK) -- Just after Josh Reddick had mentioned the taunts and Yankees fans throwing trash at players, Zack Greinke was met with disrespect from Yankees fans. According to Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media , a fan was kicked out of Yankees stadium after taunting Greinke. According to reports, the fan mentioned Greinke's social anxiety disorder and his mother as he heckled the Astros pitcher.All of this occurred while Greinke was in the Astros' bullpen while warming up before Game 4 of the ALCS.Greinke's social anxiety disorder and depression is well documented. Reddick told the media he felt disrespected by Yankees fans.Greinke was the starting pitcher in a Game 4 ALCS victory for the Astros.RELATED:RELATED:

Both Warren and Coomer captured the spectacle from their respective field-level media boxes positioned at the ends of either dugout. For Coomer, Reddicks catch was one of dozens of shots he filed from Game 3. Warren, whose shot of Cole cheering after ending the sixth inning graces the front page of Wednesdays sports section, also captured the catch and fans reactions. But the next night, the pressure is right back on.The Astros take on the Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS on Thursday night in New York. Coomers frameable shot of the catch is featured on a full spread in Wednesday's print edition of the Houston Chronicle, which is available in stores throughout the Houston area for $2.

#TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Thats this #Astros team right there. @abc13sports Bob Slovak (@BobSlovak13) October 15, 2019Another great at bat from Yuli for a sac fly and an added insurance run. Carlos Correa struck out, though, retiring the side.Gerrit Cole also faced a first-inning bases loaded jam, after allowing two hits and a walk. The Yankees cut the deficit, 4-1.In the bottom of the ninth, Astros closer Roberto Osuna closed the door after pitching a 1-2-3 inning. Houston won and took the series lead, 2-1.

Bronx, NY - The Astros have come to the Big Apple and promptly taken care of business following up on their dramatic Game 2 win on Sunday. WHAT DID WE LEARN FROM THE ASTROS ALCS GAME 3 WIN? He hasn't lost a game since late May and his total game is Top Tier. This Astros lineup is solid from top to bottom and anyone can be a hero on any night. TOO MANY ASTROS THREATS WERE DENIED BY THE YANKEESGotta find something wrong with this game right?

#TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Thats this #Astros team right there. @abc13sports Bob Slovak (@BobSlovak13) October 15, 2019Another great at bat from Yuli for a sac fly and an added insurance run. 4-0 #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Listen. He kinda makes his presence known in all facets of the game when he's right. And I think that's a key part of our team in order for us to be complete," Hinch told reporters before Game 3.

#TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Thats this #Astros team right there. @abc13sports Bob Slovak (@BobSlovak13) October 15, 2019Another great at bat from Yuli for a sac fly and an added insurance run. 4-0 #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Listen. He kinda makes his presence known in all facets of the game when he's right. And I think that's a key part of our team in order for us to be complete," Hinch told reporters before Game 3.

2019 Getty ImagesNEW YORK - The Astros and Yankees square off Tuesday in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. New York won Game 1, but the Astros answered with a walk-off win in Game 2 at Minute Maid Park. Gerrit Cole took the mound for Houston and Luis Severino started for New York. Josh Reddick got the nod in right field for Houston, his first start in the series. Follow the game with live updates in the chat window below.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Astros fans with twins believe outfielder Josh Reddick, whose wife recently gave birth to twin boys, is in for lots of sleepless nights and exciting times in the years to come.Jennifer and Eric Carmouche welcomed twin boys, Beck and Cole, a year and a half ago.The die-hard Astros fans were excited to hear Reddick had twin boys as well. "I would rather think I would've started with twins because, you don't know any different," Jennifer explained. "Reddick and his wife Jett welcomed Ryder Blaze and Maverick Joshua on Oct. It will save you a trip.Have one person change the diaper while the other prepares bottles.Make it fun! Have low expectations and you'll be a total rock star.

2019 Getty ImagesNEW YORK - The Astros made some changes to their lineup for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. With Gerrit Cole on the mound, Houston shuffled the batting lineup. Yuli Gurriel and Yordan Alvarez flip-flopped in the five and six spot. Josh Reddick gets the start in right field and is batting eighth and Martin Maldonado is catching and hitting ninth. Here's what the lineup looks like as the 'Stros look to take the series lead over the Yankees.

Josh Reddick and his baby sons following their birth on Oct. 2, 2019. HOUSTON - Josh Reddick and his wife, Georgette welcomed their twin boys, Maverick and Ryder, on Oct. 2. While Maverick, the oldest of the two, cheers on his dad from home, Ryder is cheering on dad from the NICU. The Astros outfielder shared a photo on his Instagram account explaining why one of his twin son's couldn't go home with the rest of the family. Georgette shared these sweet photos of both baby boys.

Reddick scored the first run of the game, trotting to the plate on Jose Altuve's home run in a game the Astros won 6-2. He beamed as he told reporters that his wife, Jett, sent him a picture of her and Maverick watching the game. "Maverick has been spending all day with the wife, and as soon as I get back, I can't wait to head down and see the other one," Reddick said. "I can't wait to get a progress report." Reddick didn't sleep a wink on Wednesday night and missed Thursday's workout with the team to be with his family.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Victory is sweet, especially an Astros one.So, to wish Jose Altuve and company luck ahead of Friday's ALDS Game 1, a Houston baker made Astros-themed cakes select members of the club, including Altuve, Josh Reddick, and Carlos Correa.The cakes came from Yellow Bird Cakery, a Montrose-area business run by Janet Roush Flood.According to the Yellow Bird website, she has made intricate Astros-themed cakes in the past. "I've been the Astros Cake lady," she said on her website ABC13 has visited with the "Astros Cake lady" when the team was on their 2017 World Series run.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston city officials and Astros fans sent their team into the postseason with a pep rally on Thursday.Astros president of business operations Reid Ryan, general manager Jeff Luhnow, and player Chris Devenski greeted the crowd outside Houston City Hall for the 10 a.m. gathering.The team made a big request for fans ahead of the AL Division Series with Tampa Bay Rays: wear Astros gear.Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted the rally. Mascot Orbit and the Shooting Stars were also on handfor the event.The 'Stros begin their road to the World Series Friday afternoon at Minute Maid Park vs. the Rays.

EMBED >More News Videos The Reddick twins will have some iconic rainbow sweaters of their own! EMBED >More News Videos Outfielder Josh Reddick is known to be a fan of Spider-Man, and it was fitting that his wife, Jett, had a superhero-themed baby shower at the ballpark. Ryder would still need to be monitored for at least another 24 hours, Josh added.Maverick outweighed his brother at 6 pounds. Josh concluded his post.Back in April, the couple announced the arrival of the kids in an Easter-themed posting.Reddick is hoping to add another ring to match his twin boys. He and the 'Stros play Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday.

Josh Reddick and his baby sons following their birth on Oct. 2, 2019. HOUSTON - Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick is a father of twins. The babies are named Maverick Joshua Reddick and Ryder Blaze Reddick. "I can't believe it," Reddick wrote on social media. Reddick shared that Maverick and Ryder share an October 2 birthday with their cousin Hunter.

Josh Reddick #22 of the Astros crosses home plate after his two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals. - Wade Miley bounced back from two disastrous starts with six strong innings and Josh Reddick's five hits included a two-run homer Sunday as the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3, completing a three-game sweep. Abraham Toro and Reddick each drove in three runs, Kyle Tucker banged a two-run homer and Yuli Gurriel's solo shot was his 28th homer. Last Tuesday, the A's tagged him for seven runs in what became a 21-7 drubbing. Reddick pulled a two-run homer down the right-field line off reliever Eric Skoglund in the fifth inning for a 7-1 lead.

Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. The victory extends Houston's winning streak over the Mariners to nine games and improves the Astros to 14-1 against them this season. Reddick, who hadn't homered since June 28 before Thursday night's shot, put the Astros on top with a solo home run in the fourth inning. Houston starter Framber Valdez allowed just two hits, but walked a career-high six and gave up three runs in four innings. Lopes singled, stole second base and advanced to third on an error by catcher Martin Maldonado with no outs in the fourth.

Martin Maldonado #12 of the Astros receives a high five from Abraham Toro #13 after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)HOUSTON - Jose Altuve homered to cap a seven-run eighth inning, Framber Valdez grinded through six gritty innings and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday. Alex Bregman, Abraham Toro, Josh Reddick and Altuve all drove in runs in the eighth. The Astros hope to increase his activity over the coming days including being able to do batting practice and fielding ground balls. Astros: RHP Justin Verlander (15-5, 2.77 ERA) will start the series opener against the Rays on Tuesday after a day off.

Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning at Progressive Field on August 1, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The former All-Star right-hander, who had surgery on his throwing shoulder last July, struck out two and topped out at 88.3 MPH in 66 pitches. Hinch has set the first starts for RHP Zack Greinke (Saturday against Seattle) and RHP Aaron Sanchez (Tuesday against Colorado). Indians: RHP Mike Clevinger (5-2, 3.28 ERA) faces Angels RHP Taylor Cole (1-1, 2.94 ERA) as Cleveland continues its nine-game homestand. Clevinger is 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA in four starts at Progressive Field, striking out 40 over 23 innings.

EMBED >More News Videos Alex Bregman and Tony Kemp present HFD with new ambulance. EMBED >More News Videos Get to know more about Tony KempHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick appeared to fit right in with the Houston Fire Department during a visit to Fire Station 22 on Tuesday. HFD went live on Facebook with the star as he suited up in a Hazmat suit at the station on Harrisburg.After slipping out of the gear and back into his Astros jersey, Reddick stepped into one of the fire trucks for a tour.Reddick's day in the life of a firefighter continued when he put on the full firefighter equipment.The Astros Foundation presented the fire station with a Reddick jersey. The station acts as the "still alarm" for the Astros, meaning they're responsible for responding to emergency calls at the ballpark.Last year, the Astros Foundation recognized HFD for its service and introduced the Adopt-A-Fire Station Program Station 18 on Telephone Road received a Tony Kemp jersey, which was fitting since his number is 18. Firefighters then presented Kemp with his own fire gear.

Michael Brantley #23 of the Houston Astros hits a two run home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on July 21, 2019. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)HOUSTON - Michael Brantley homered twice, Jose Altuve also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 5-3 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Nomar Mazara hit a solo homer in the sixth off Josh James, and Logan Forsythe had a solo homer in the ninth. Lance Lynn (12-6) matched a career high with 12 strikeouts in seven innings. Cole struck out 11 and allowed one run in seven innings last time out Wednesday against the Angels.

The new Josh Reddick-inspired robe on sale now with the Astros. HOUSTON - Baseball fans responded enthusiastically online to one of the Astros newest items for sale: a satin wrestling robe complete with white fur trim. The robe was designed to match the Wrestling Josh Reddick bobblehead, which sold out just hours after the Houston Astros announced it as their July bobblehead of the month on Twitter. Quantities are extremely limited and available at the #Astros Union Station Team Store NOW! pic.twitter.com/J0cdJJfKA6 Houston Astros (@astros) July 18, 2019Even after the bobbleheads sold out, fans were just as excited to don a robe.

EMBED >More News Videos PREVIOUSLY ON ABC13.COM: Josh Reddick as 'The Bachelor'? It almost happenedEMBED >More News Videos Astros, Angels rush to defend teammates after Marisnick hit by pitchANAHEIM, California (KTRK) -- Many Major League Baseball fans dream of catching a home run ball from their favorite team.But one little Houston Astros fan apparently didn't have the same vision.During Thursday night's game versus the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, the Astros' Alex Bregman blasted a home run into the stands, and a father caught it.The cameras zeroed in as the dad gave the ball to his son, who promptly threw it right back onto the field.The dad painstakingly took his seat and appeared to be in disbelief.He stayed cool as he seemed to ask his son about the stunning, but also innocent, move.In the end, the Astros still had them covered.Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. tweeted that he sent the dad and the boy a signed hat.The usher also returned the ball back to the boy.Even better - the Astros defeated the Angels 6-2.

Introducing July's Bobblehead of the Month: Wrestling Reddick! Quantities are extremely limited and available at the #Astros Union Station Team Store NOW! pic.twitter.com/J0cdJJfKA6 Houston Astros (@astros) July 18, 2019EMBED >More News Videos Reddick and Astros a match made in baseball heavenEMBED >More News Videos Congrats to Josh Reddic and his wife Jett! HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Let's just call this the "Josh Reddick drip. The clothing item is in Astros blue, with white fur on the collar and sleeves.

Gurriel hit a game-ending home run in the 10th inning after Reddick's tying shot in the eighth, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1. Gurriel hit a 2-2 pitch from Matt Festa (0-2) off the facade in left field for his eighth homer. That snapped a streak of 17 scoreless innings for the Astros. After Matt Carasiti pitched a scoreless first, Tommy Milone threw five scoreless innings, scattering three hits. ... RHP Joe Smith threw one scoreless inning in a rehabilitation assignment at Round Rock on Friday night.