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Alvarez hits 117 mph homer, Astros beat Rangers 6-4 to take season series again
Read full article: Alvarez hits 117 mph homer, Astros beat Rangers 6-4 to take season series againYordan Alvarez hit a 117 mph homer for the Houston slugger’s hardest shot of the season, Yusei Kikuchi struck out eight pitching into the sixth inning and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-4.
Astros’ Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez to be starters in 2024 MLB All-Star Game
Read full article: Astros’ Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez to be starters in 2024 MLB All-Star GameTwo members of the Houston Astros, Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez, have been named as starters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Read full article: Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdoversShohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games.
Valdez's strong start helps Astros to 8-1 win to complete 3-game sweep of Orioles
Read full article: Valdez's strong start helps Astros to 8-1 win to complete 3-game sweep of OriolesFramber Valdez pitched seven solid innings and Jeremy Peña and Yainer Diaz had three RBIs apiece to give the Houston Astros an 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles and complete a three-game sweep.
Ronel Blanco throws 7 hitless innings, Jose Altuve homers to lead Astros over Tigers 4-1
Read full article: Ronel Blanco throws 7 hitless innings, Jose Altuve homers to lead Astros over Tigers 4-1Ronel Blanco had the second hitless outing of his brief major league career but was pulled after seven innings as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Ronel Blanco returns from a suspension to shut down the A's and lead the Astros to a 5-2 win
Read full article: Ronel Blanco returns from a suspension to shut down the A's and lead the Astros to a 5-2 winRonel Blanco held Oakland in check for seven innings in his return from a suspension and Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics.
Tucker homers twice, ties for lead with 15 as Astros beat Brewers 9-4 for 9th win in 11 games
Read full article: Tucker homers twice, ties for lead with 15 as Astros beat Brewers 9-4 for 9th win in 11 gamesKyle Tucker homered twice to tie for the major league lead with 15 and drove in four runs, leading the Houston Astros over the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 for their ninth win in 11 games.
Schneider’s two-run homer off Hader in ninth lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 win over Astros
Read full article: Schneider’s two-run homer off Hader in ninth lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 win over AstrosDavis Schneider’s two-run homer off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros.
Juan Soto throws out tying run at plate in 9th inning of Yankees' debut, 5-4 win over Astros
Read full article: Juan Soto throws out tying run at plate in 9th inning of Yankees' debut, 5-4 win over AstrosJuan Soto threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of his Yankees debut after starting New York’s comeback from a four-run deficit in a season-opening 5-4 win over the Houston Astros.
Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?
Read full article: Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?Money can buy lots of things, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pair of Japanese superstars that set the Los Angeles Dodgers back more than $1 billion.
Jose Altuve signs 5-year, $125M extension deal with Houston Astros
Read full article: Jose Altuve signs 5-year, $125M extension deal with Houston AstrosThe team says the extension will cover seasons 2025-29. Altuve entered this season (2024) in the final year of a seven-year contract extension that he signed on March 19, 2018.
‘Keep your heads up!’: Astros fans share heartbreak, anger and more as team’s postseason run ends
Read full article: ‘Keep your heads up!’: Astros fans share heartbreak, anger and more as team’s postseason run endsThe Houston Astros fell to the Texas Rangers on Monday night, ending their run at the American League Championship Series in a heartbreaking Game 7.
RECAP: Houston Astros fall to Texas Rangers 11-4 in Game 7 of ALCS; Rangers advance to World Series
Read full article: RECAP: Houston Astros fall to Texas Rangers 11-4 in Game 7 of ALCS; Rangers advance to World SeriesThe Houston Astros are in Arlington for Game 3 of the ALCS, facing the Texas Rangers on Wednesday evening.
‘THE KING OF OCTOBER’: Jose Altuve’s game-switching, 3-run home run electrifies Astros fans
Read full article: ‘THE KING OF OCTOBER’: Jose Altuve’s game-switching, 3-run home run electrifies Astros fansHouston Astros’ Jose Altuve turned Game 5 of the American League Championship Series upside down after a three-run homer during the ninth inning.
Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
Read full article: Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clearJose Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4
Read full article: Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4.
Jose Altuve sent the Houston Astros to the World Series on this day 4 years ago
Read full article: Jose Altuve sent the Houston Astros to the World Series on this day 4 years agoHouston literally loves Jose Altuve, and Jose Altuve loves hitting home runs. Wednesday night’s Game 3 home run was a great example of what he does best.
Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
Read full article: Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCSJose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid postseason start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5, closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.
Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
Read full article: Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in lossMax Scherzer was roughed up again by the Houston Astros, this time in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
Read full article: Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCSJonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and Houston Astros 5-4 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
Read full article: Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS openerJustin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their AL Division Series opener.
Urquidy brilliant in emergency start, pitches Astros to crucial 2-1 win over Diamondbacks
Read full article: Urquidy brilliant in emergency start, pitches Astros to crucial 2-1 win over DiamondbacksJosé Abreu hit a two-run double, José Urquidy pitched six shutout innings in an emergency start and the Houston Astros held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1.
Homers by Alvarez, Meyers support Valdez’s 7 strong innings in Astros 7-1 win over Royals
Read full article: Homers by Alvarez, Meyers support Valdez’s 7 strong innings in Astros 7-1 win over RoyalsYordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers homered as Framber Valdez earned his fifth straight quality start in the Houston Astros 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1
Read full article: Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1Jose Altuve homered his first three times up, starting with a pair off All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi in his return from the injured list, and the Houston Astros pummeled the Texas Rangers 14-1.
Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers
Read full article: Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over RangersMauricio Dubón and Jose Altuve twice hit back-to-back home runs, rookie catcher Yainer Diaz had a three-run shot to cap Houston’s big seventh inning, and the Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 13-6.
Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers
Read full article: Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over RangersMauricio Dubón and Jose Altuve twice hit back-to-back home runs, rookie catcher Yainer Diaz had a three-run shot to cap Houston’s big seventh inning, and the Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 13-6.
Jose Altuve hits 2-run HR to complete 1st cycle of his career, Astros crush Red Sox 13-5
Read full article: Jose Altuve hits 2-run HR to complete 1st cycle of his career, Astros crush Red Sox 13-5Jose Altuve completed the first cycle of his career with a two-run homer over the Green Monster in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rolled past the Boston Red Sox 13-5.
Alex Bregman drives in 4 runs to help lead the Astros to a 9-2 win over the Tigers
Read full article: Alex Bregman drives in 4 runs to help lead the Astros to a 9-2 win over the TigersAlex Bregman homered, hit two doubles and drove in four runs to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings
Read full article: Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 inningsFramber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitched seven no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers, then was removed after matching his career high with 114 pitches.
Adam Duvall hits 3-run homer in the 10th in the Red Sox’s 7-5 victory over the Astros
Read full article: Adam Duvall hits 3-run homer in the 10th in the Red Sox’s 7-5 victory over the AstrosAdam Duvall hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
‘The best’: That time Astros star Jose Altuve made everyone’s day - These are the best responses from baseball fans
Read full article: ‘The best’: That time Astros star Jose Altuve made everyone’s day - These are the best responses from baseball fansThese are some of the best reactions to Jose Altuve's jersey share at Monday's game.
Bregman, Tucker, McCormick homer in 1st inning as the Astros rout Marlins 12-5
Read full article: Bregman, Tucker, McCormick homer in 1st inning as the Astros rout Marlins 12-5Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Chas McCormick homered in the first inning, and the Houston Astros built a huge early lead and beat the Miami Marlins 12-5.
Kyle Tucker's 9th-inning grand slam off Félix Bautista lifts Astros to 7-6 victory over Orioles
Read full article: Kyle Tucker's 9th-inning grand slam off Félix Bautista lifts Astros to 7-6 victory over OriolesKyle Tucker’s grand slam off Félix Bautista in the top of the ninth inning gave the Houston Astros a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Yainer Diaz, Yordan Alvarez homer off Luis Severino to help Astros beat Yankees 7-3
Read full article: Yainer Diaz, Yordan Alvarez homer off Luis Severino to help Astros beat Yankees 7-3Yainer Diaz hit a three-run homer in the first inning off a struggling Luis Severino, Yordan Alvarez homered in the fifth to knock out the right-hander and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 7-3 on Friday night.
Stanton and McKinney hit homers, Volpe delivers tiebreaking RBI single as Yankees top Astros
Read full article: Stanton and McKinney hit homers, Volpe delivers tiebreaking RBI single as Yankees top AstrosAnthony Volpe hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning, helping the New York Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night in a rematch of last season’s American League Championship Series.
García’s grand slam highlights 4-homer game as AL West-leading Rangers beat Astros 13-5
Read full article: García’s grand slam highlights 4-homer game as AL West-leading Rangers beat Astros 13-5Adolis García hit a grand slam to highlight a seven-run fifth inning and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers slugged four homers in a 13-5 win over the Houston Astros in a tense game Wednesday night.
Houston Astros reinstate Alvarez and Altuve from injured list ahead of finale against Rangers
Read full article: Houston Astros reinstate Alvarez and Altuve from injured list ahead of finale against RangersHouston Astros designated hitter Yordan Álvarez and second baseman José Altuve have been reinstated from the injured list before the Wednesday series finale against the Texas Rangers.
Rookies shine for Astros as Kessinger homers, Julks has 4 hits in 4-1 win over Rockies
Read full article: Rookies shine for Astros as Kessinger homers, Julks has 4 hits in 4-1 win over RockiesRookie Grae Kessinger hit his first career home run and fellow rookie Corey Julks had a career-high four hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Tucker has 5 RBIs, Bergman hits slam and Astros rout Cards and Wainwright 14-0
Read full article: Tucker has 5 RBIs, Bergman hits slam and Astros rout Cards and Wainwright 14-0Kyle Tucker homered and drove in five runs, Alex Bregman hit his third grand slam this season and the Houston Astros blew out Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals 14-0.
Altuve hits 3-run homer in 5-run 8th to help the Astros beat the Cardinals 10-7
Read full article: Altuve hits 3-run homer in 5-run 8th to help the Astros beat the Cardinals 10-7Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer in Houston’s five-run eighth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night.
Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8thJames Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Houston reliever Ryan Stanek in a wild eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Astros 8-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Dodgers edge defending champion Astros 3-2 as LA fans rain down boos on Altuve and Bregman
Read full article: Dodgers edge defending champion Astros 3-2 as LA fans rain down boos on Altuve and BregmanMichael Busch doubled in the go-ahead in the fourth inning, Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 in an acrimonious game.
Bregman homers and Valdez outpitches Verlander as the Astros beat the Mets 4-2 to end their skid
Read full article: Bregman homers and Valdez outpitches Verlander as the Astros beat the Mets 4-2 to end their skidAlex Bregman hit a two-run homer and Framber Valdez threw eight strong innings to outpitch former teammate Justin Verlander as the Houston Astros snapped a five-game skid with a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.
Alvarez hits 2 of Astros’ 7 HRs in 10-1 win over A’s, who fall to 10-45
Read full article: Alvarez hits 2 of Astros’ 7 HRs in 10-1 win over A’s, who fall to 10-45Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s seven home runs, and the surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900
Read full article: Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings and retired 16 straight hitters during one stretch, Corey Julks drove in three runs on a pair of singles and the Houston Astros bounced back from being shut out the two previous games to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2.
Jose Altuve is BAAAACK: Astros superstar to make Minute Maid Park season debut tonight
Read full article: Jose Altuve is BAAAACK: Astros superstar to make Minute Maid Park season debut tonightThe Astros announced on Friday that superstar slugger Jose Altuve will make his Minute Maid Park season debut.
Houston Astros remain banged up, but reinforcements are on the way
Read full article: Houston Astros remain banged up, but reinforcements are on the wayHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros, who are starting to gain some distance on .500 as Dusty Baker likes to say. They’re still banged up but reinforcements seem to be coming.
Astros’ Jose Altuve to begin rehab assignment with Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Read full article: Astros’ Jose Altuve to begin rehab assignment with Sugar Land Space CowboysHouston Astros’ second baseman Jose Altuve is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land Space Cowboys following his thumb surgery.
Jose Altuve’s home burglarized on Opening Day: 4 now charged, accused of stealing $1M worth of jewelry
Read full article: Jose Altuve’s home burglarized on Opening Day: 4 now charged, accused of stealing $1M worth of jewelryA group of men were arrested and charged after breaking into Astros player Jose Altuve’s home in March and stealing $1 million worth of jewelry, the Houston Police Department said.
Ready to reign: Astros baseball is back!
Read full article: Ready to reign: Astros baseball is back!It’s here! The season is here! Hello everyone, it’s Ari Alexander writing to you this week -- Opening Day came and went with the first Astros loss, but there’s still plenty of optimism surrounding the defending champs.
World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks
Read full article: World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risksThis year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding the sport’s global footprint.
WBC returns in March 2026, retaining spring training slot
Read full article: WBC returns in March 2026, retaining spring training slotThe World Baseball Classic will return for its sixth edition in March 2026, with organizers concluding spring training remains a better time than after the World Series or in the middle of the major league season.
Astros’ Jose Altuve to undergo right thumb surgery following hit-by-pitch during World Baseball Classic
Read full article: Astros’ Jose Altuve to undergo right thumb surgery following hit-by-pitch during World Baseball ClassicHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will undergo surgery on his right thumb following his injury during the World Baseball Classic Saturday evening.
Altuve may be out 'a while' due to hand injury, Baker says
Read full article: Altuve may be out 'a while' due to hand injury, Baker saysHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve seems headed for a lengthy stint on the injured list after being hit on the hand with a pitch while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
‘We’re on the same page’: Jose Altuve hopes to retire with Astros, current contract expires after 2024
Read full article: ‘We’re on the same page’: Jose Altuve hopes to retire with Astros, current contract expires after 2024Altuve, who is 32, is set to begin his 13th season with the Astros, and his current contract is set to expire after the 2024 season ends.
Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule
Read full article: Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark scheduleBaseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.
Videos of the year: These are the 2022 moments caught on camera we’re not likely to forget anytime soon
Read full article: Videos of the year: These are the 2022 moments caught on camera we’re not likely to forget anytime soonThe scary, the amazing, the beautiful, the frightening: these are just some of the videos from 2022 we won’t forget.
6 Houston Astros players selected to All-MLB team
Read full article: 6 Houston Astros players selected to All-MLB teamLet’s go Astros! Six players, including 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez, RHP Ryan Pressly, OF Kyle Tucker, LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Justin Verlander, have been named to the All-MLB Team presented by Arm & Hammer and OxiClean.