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Altuve engages with fan who rushed field for selfie in ALCS
Read full article: Altuve engages with fan who rushed field for selfie in ALCSAstros star Jose Altuve was more than happy to oblige when a fan ran onto the field and asked the Houston second baseman to take a selfie with him during Game 2 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees.
Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves: Inside the festivities at Games 1 and 2 of the 2021 World Series
Read full article: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves: Inside the festivities at Games 1 and 2 of the 2021 World SeriesThe Houston Astros have announced details of all the festivities planned for both Games 1 and 2 of the World Series taking place at Minute Maid Park.
GarcÃa, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
Read full article: GarcÃa, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World SeriesRookie Luis GarcÃa showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.
LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championship Series.
Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, other local icons to receive Houston Sports Hall of Fame rings
Read full article: Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, other local icons to receive Houston Sports Hall of Fame ringsThe fourth annual Houston Sports Hall of Fame will showcase Houston sports legends – Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Andre Johnson, Guy V. Lewis, and Bill Yeoman – when the 2021 Houston Sports Hall of Fame inductees receive their Hall of Fame rings and have their plaques unveiled on the Walk of Fame at the GreenStreet Promenade on Tuesday.
Craig Biggio reflects back on 9/11 in 2001 with KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy
Read full article: Craig Biggio reflects back on 9/11 in 2001 with KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoyKPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy went 1-on-1 with Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio as he looks back 20 years to the 9/11 tragedy in 2001
Biggio hits first HR in Houston, Jays top Astros 8-4
Read full article: Biggio hits first HR in Houston, Jays top Astros 8-4Cavan Biggio hit his first homer at the ballpark where his dad closed out his Hall of Fame career, Marcus Semien added a three-run shot late and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 8-4.
Pujols hits 660th career homer, ties Mays for 5th place
Read full article: Pujols hits 660th career homer, ties Mays for 5th place(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER – Albert Pujols hit his 660th career homer, tying the Los Angeles Angels slugger for fifth on the all-time list with Willie Mays. The 40-year-old Pujols now trails only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714) and Alex Rodriguez (694) on the career home run list. Pujols has averaged 26 home runs per season over the past eight years with the Angels. His best home run season with the Angels was in 2015 when he hit 40. Pujols, who has one season left on his contract with the Angels after 2020, has gone deep four times this season.
Biggio HR, Blue Jays begin 2020 odyssey by beating Rays 6-4
Read full article: Biggio HR, Blue Jays begin 2020 odyssey by beating Rays 6-4The Blue Jays were blocked by the Canadian government from hosting this season because of coronavirus concerns, and hopes of shifting home games to other big league cities didn't work out. First of all, this whole year has been crazy, but its been especially crazy for our team, Biggio said. You get an opening day start usually because of what you did the year before," Morton said. Blue Jays starter Hyun-Jin Ryu, second in NL Cy Young voting when he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, allowed three runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings. Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo said it felt awesome after all the uncertainty the Blue Jays have endured recently.
2020 VYPE Awards Senior Shoutouts
Read full article: 2020 VYPE Awards Senior ShoutoutsWhat a night it was as the VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine were held virtually on Sunday. This Content is Sponsored by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine! Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
Craig Biggio to open upscale sports bar inside Marriott hotel
Read full article: Craig Biggio to open upscale sports bar inside Marriott hotelAstros legend Craig Biggio retired from a hall of fame career after collecting 3,060 hit hits — but now he's hoping for one more hit with Biggio's Sports Bar.
Craig Biggio to open upscale sports bar inside Marriott hotel
Read full article: Craig Biggio to open upscale sports bar inside Marriott hotelAstros legend Craig Biggio retired from a hall of fame career after collecting 3,060 hit hits — but now he's hoping for one more hit with Biggio's Sports Bar.