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Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7
Read full article: Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7Ryan McMahon drew a bases-loaded walk on a full-count, pitch-clock violation by Kyle Finnegan, and the Colorado Rockies scored two runs in the ninth inning for an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Astros plan to call up prospect Jake Bloss from Double-A to fill hole in rotation
Read full article: Astros plan to call up prospect Jake Bloss from Double-A to fill hole in rotationThe Houston Astros plan to call up right-hander Jake Bloss from Double-A Corpus Christi to make his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday and fill a hole in their injury-depleted rotation.
Astros agree to 1-year deals with 6 players, including All-Stars Framber Valdez and Kyle Tucker
Read full article: Astros agree to 1-year deals with 6 players, including All-Stars Framber Valdez and Kyle TuckerThe Houston Astros have agreed with six players on one-year contracts that avoided arbitration, including All-Star lefty Framber Valdez and outfielder Kyle Tucker.
MLB Arbitration Day: Astros reach settlements with several players
Read full article: MLB Arbitration Day: Astros reach settlements with several playersThe MLB deadline for teams and players to trade arbitration figures passed at noon, Thursday, with the Houston Astros needing to reach settlements with seven players, or to go to arbitration.
Ruiz gets 2 big hits late as the Nationals beat the Astros 4-1 in 10 innings to avoid a sweep
Read full article: Ruiz gets 2 big hits late as the Nationals beat the Astros 4-1 in 10 innings to avoid a sweepLane Thomas and Keibert Ruiz each hit an RBI single in a three-run 10th inning that carried the Washington Nationals past the Houston Astros 4-1 to prevent a three-game sweep.
Astros have pitching holes to fill
Read full article: Astros have pitching holes to fillOver the past few days, we now have seen it impact the arms of the team. Jose Urquidy was placed on the 15-day IL after experiencing shoulder discomfort. Then on Monday, Luis Garcia checked out after the first inning due to an elbow injury. A tough break for the Astros who are already dealing with a fairly thin starting rotation.
22-year-old suspect wanted for fatally shooting man to death after fight outside SW Houston home in 2021
Read full article: 22-year-old suspect wanted for fatally shooting man to death after fight outside SW Houston home in 2021Houston police are searching for the suspect accused of fatally shooting a man outside a home in southwest Houston in 2021.
Astros’ Luis Garcia puts ‘rock the baby’ pitch to sleep after MLB’s latest rule change
Read full article: Astros’ Luis Garcia puts ‘rock the baby’ pitch to sleep after MLB’s latest rule changeHouston Astros’ Luis Garcia’s signature pitch, called “rock the baby” is now deemed illegal beginning this season.
Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0
Read full article: Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
Altuve homers twice as Astros rout Diamondbacks 10-2
Read full article: Altuve homers twice as Astros rout Diamondbacks 10-2Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s five home runs to lead the Astros to a 10-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a game where Yordan Alvarez left with an ankle injury.
Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A’s
Read full article: Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A’sFramber Valdez set an MLB record with his 25th straight quality start, and Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado had four RBIs each to help the Houston Astros build an early lead in an 11-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics.
Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's
Read full article: Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A'sFramber Valdez set a major league record with his 25th straight quality start, and Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado had four RBIs each to help the Houston Astros to an 11-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics.
Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros
Read full article: Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top AstrosMike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1.
Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros
Read full article: Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top AstrosMike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1.
Ohtani reaches 400 MLB strikeouts, Angels beat Astros in 12
Read full article: Ohtani reaches 400 MLB strikeouts, Angels beat Astros in 12Matt Duffy’s bloop single in the 12th inning drove in Taylor Ward with the winning run as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
McCullers sharp again, pitches into 6th as Astros top Angels
Read full article: McCullers sharp again, pitches into 6th as Astros top AngelsLance McCullers Jr. continued to impress in his return from a forearm flexor strain, pitching into the sixth inning as the Houston Astros finished off a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1
Read full article: Quantrill throws 6 shutout innings, Guardians top Astros 4-1Cal Quantrill pitches six scoreless innings and Amed Rosario had a two-run single, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros.
DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to Nats
Read full article: DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to NatsJacob deGrom allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in five innings in his season debut before a bullpen meltdown cost the New York Mets in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.
Angels' Reid Detmers adds immaculate inning to no-hitter
Read full article: Angels' Reid Detmers adds immaculate inning to no-hitterAngels starter Reid Detmers became the first rookie pitcher with a no-hitter and an immaculate inning in the same season, achieving the latter against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight night
Read full article: Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight nightLuis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.
Alvarez homers as Astros down Yankees 7-5 for DH sweep
Read full article: Alvarez homers as Astros down Yankees 7-5 for DH sweepYordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman both homered and the pair combined for five RBIs as the Houston Astros completed a doubleheader sweep of the New York Yankees Thursday with a 7-5 win in Game 2.
Astros blow 4-run lead, rally in 9th to beat Angels 6-5
Read full article: Astros blow 4-run lead, rally in 9th to beat Angels 6-5Kyle Tucker delivered a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros blew a four-run lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the spiraling Los Angeles Angels.
Alvarez makes big throw, hits 25th homer, Astros top Royals
Read full article: Alvarez makes big throw, hits 25th homer, Astros top RoyalsYordan Alvarez threw out Hunter Dozier at the plate from just short of the warning track in left field to preserve a two-run, eighth-inning lead, then hit his 25th homer as the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7.
Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3
Read full article: Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankees’ major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
Read full article: Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season.
Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days
Read full article: Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 daysAaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against Houston in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after nearly being no-hit for the second consecutive game, beating Houston 6-3 to split a four-game series between the AL’s best teams.
Astros 2 immaculate innings, Maldonado 3 RBIs to beat Texas
Read full article: Astros 2 immaculate innings, Maldonado 3 RBIs to beat TexasAstros starter Luis Garcia and reliever Phil Maton each threw an immaculate inning — nine pitches, three strikeouts — and Martín Maldonado keyed a six-run first inning that sent Houston over the Texas Rangers 9-2.
Tucker goes deep as Astros rally in 8th to beat Rangers 4-3
Read full article: Tucker goes deep as Astros rally in 8th to beat Rangers 4-3Kyle Tucker extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.
Perez, Royals snap 5-game skid, end Astros’ win streak at 5
Read full article: Perez, Royals snap 5-game skid, end Astros’ win streak at 5Salvador Perez broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals ended a five-game losing streak, beating the Houston Astros 6-0.
Pressly gets game-ending DP, Astros top M’s 2-1, avoid sweep
Read full article: Pressly gets game-ending DP, Astros top M’s 2-1, avoid sweepRyan Pressly got Luis Torrens to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, preserving the Houston Astros’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Ramírez homers, McKenzie sharp as Cleveland downs Astros 6-1
Read full article: Ramírez homers, McKenzie sharp as Cleveland downs Astros 6-1José Ramírez homered with four RBIs and Triston McKenzie pitched seven sharp innings to help the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.
Pivetta tosses 2-hitter to lead Red Sox past Astros 5-1
Read full article: Pivetta tosses 2-hitter to lead Red Sox past Astros 5-1Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter, Xander Bogaerts hit a solo home run, Rafael Devers added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 in the rubber match of their three-game series.
Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4
Read full article: Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4The Astros tied the MLB record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Boston 13-4.
McCormick, Maldonado homers propel Astros past Tigers 3-2
Read full article: McCormick, Maldonado homers propel Astros past Tigers 3-2Chas McCormick and Martín Maldonado hit consecutive homers and Luis Garcia worked seven strong innings as the Houston Astros stretched their winning streak to a season-high five games with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Springer homers twice vs former team, Jays beat Astros 2-1
Read full article: Springer homers twice vs former team, Jays beat Astros 2-1George Springer homered twice against his former team, leading José Berríos and the Toronto Blue Jays over Houston 2-1 and snapping the Astros’ season-long winning streak at four.
Astros slug 3 HRs in 4th straight win, 11-7 over Blue Jays
Read full article: Astros slug 3 HRs in 4th straight win, 11-7 over Blue JaysJeremy Peña hit a three-run home run, Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman also connected, and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-7, extending their winning streak to four games.
Springer greets Houston fans with leadoff HR, Blue Jays win
Read full article: Springer greets Houston fans with leadoff HR, Blue Jays winGeorge Springer hit a leadoff homer in the first game against his former team, and Santiago Espinal homered for the second straight game to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros.
France’s homer backs rookie Brash, Mariners beat Astros 7-2
Read full article: France’s homer backs rookie Brash, Mariners beat Astros 7-2Ty France hit a three-run homer, rookie starter Matt Brash took an odd no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 7-2 for a rare series victory against their AL West rivals.
Alex Bregman delivers big hit, Astros take 3 of 4 from Halos
Read full article: Alex Bregman delivers big hit, Astros take 3 of 4 from HalosAlex Bregman put the Astros ahead with a two-run single in the fifth, and José Urquidy yielded four hits over five innings in Houston’s 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Houston Astros Dusty Baker, Luis Garcia named as finalists for top league awards
Read full article: Houston Astros Dusty Baker, Luis Garcia named as finalists for top league awardsThe national recognition continues to roll in for the Houston Astros, as it was announced Monday Dusty Baker and Luis Garcia are finalists for top American League honors.
Dusty Baker still seeking World Series title as manager
Read full article: Dusty Baker still seeking World Series title as managerNineteen years after falling one win short with San Francisco, Dusty Baker’s quest for his first World Series title as manager ended two victories shy with his Houston Astros falling 7-0 to complete a six-game loss to the Atlanta Braves, the team that launched his career back in that Summer of Love.
Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP
Read full article: Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVPA bit player during the Chicago Cubs’ drought-smashing victory over Cleveland five years ago, Jorge Soler was voted MVP of the Atlanta Braves' six-game World Series win over the Houston Astros.
With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series
Read full article: With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World SeriesThe Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in Houston.
Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead
Read full article: Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series leadRookie starter Ian Anderson and the Braves' bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis d’Arnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0 to grab a two games to one lead in the World Series.
Atlanta Braves pitch a combined 1-hitter over the Houston Astros, lead World Series 2-1
Read full article: Atlanta Braves pitch a combined 1-hitter over the Houston Astros, lead World Series 2-1The Houston Astros were 1-hit by a combination of four Atlanta Braves pitchers, falling in Game 3, 1-0, and as a result, now trail the World Series 2-1.