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Dusty Baker agrees to new Houston Astros contract extension after 2022 World Series title
Read full article: Dusty Baker agrees to new Houston Astros contract extension after 2022 World Series titleThe Houston Astros just won their second World Series in six years and have been a consistent presence in the playoffs.
Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2
Read full article: Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning and extended his hitting streak to 14 games as he led the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Urquidy, backed by Bregman, Maldonado, leads Astros over A’s
Read full article: Urquidy, backed by Bregman, Maldonado, leads Astros over A’sJosé Urquidy allowed four hits over a career-high eight innings to win his third straight decision, helping the Houston Astros keep rolling with an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Houston Astros call up catcher Korey Lee from Triple-A Sugar Land, makes MLB debut
Read full article: Houston Astros call up catcher Korey Lee from Triple-A Sugar Land, makes MLB debutThe Houston Astros called up catcher Korey Lee, their 2019 first round pick, on Friday, after placing fellow catcher Jason Castro on the injured list due to left knee discomfort.
Javier fans career-high 14 to lead Astros over Angels 8-1
Read full article: Javier fans career-high 14 to lead Astros over Angels 8-1Cristian Javier pitched another gem, striking out a career-high 14 while allowing just one hit in seven innings to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
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.
Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak
Read full article: Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streakJustin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning streak.
Gurriel helps Astros beat Guardians 2-1 to win series
Read full article: Gurriel helps Astros beat Guardians 2-1 to win seriesYuli Gurriel and José Siri had two hits each, Cristian Javier tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to win their series.
Ohtani overpowers in 2-way performance, Angels blank Astros
Read full article: Ohtani overpowers in 2-way performance, Angels blank AstrosTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani pitched perfect ball into the sixth inning, tied a career-best with 12 strikeouts and also had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 6-0.
Marte, Beer help D-backs rally past Astros 3-2 in 10 innings
Read full article: Marte, Beer help D-backs rally past Astros 3-2 in 10 inningsKetel Marte had the game-ending sacrifice fly in the 10th inning after Seth Beer tied it with a single, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros.
MLB: Season to be shortened if no deal by end of Monday
Read full article: MLB: Season to be shortened if no deal by end of MondayMajor League Baseball gave locked out players five days to salvage March 31 openers and a full season, telling the union that games would be canceled if a labor contract is not agreed to by the end of Monday.
Boras: MLB cancer of trading veterans helped Braves win
Read full article: Boras: MLB cancer of trading veterans helped Braves winBaseball’s most influential agent said the sport was the victim of a “competitive cancer” caused by teams unloading veterans to accumulate draft picks and said the Atlanta Braves’ World Series title was a direct result of others' tanking.
Astros player Jason Castro removed from World Series roster due to COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: Astros player Jason Castro removed from World Series roster due to COVID-19 protocolsKPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy just received breaking news in Atlanta that Astros player Jason Castro has been removed from the World Series roster due to COVID-19 protocols. This development comes just over an hour before first pitch.
Astros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2
Read full article: Astros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2Jose Altuve hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and the Houston offense awakened with seven runs in the ninth on Tuesday night as the Astros came back to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2.
AL batting champion Gurriel helps lift Astros over A’s 7-6
Read full article: AL batting champion Gurriel helps lift Astros over A’s 7-6AL batting champion Yuli Gurriel hit a winning RBI single in the ninth inning, and the AL West champion Houston Astros headed to the postseason with a 7-6 win over the Oakland Athletics.
A’s edge AL West-leading Astros again on walk-off hit in 9th
Read full article: A’s edge AL West-leading Astros again on walk-off hit in 9thMark Canha hit an RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics again beat Houston with their final swing, edging the AL West-leading Astros 4-3.
Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plate
Read full article: Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plateJose Altuve hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the Houston Astros, after throwing out Shohei Ohtani at the plate to preserve a tie, broke away to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5.
Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4
Read full article: Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4Kole Calhoun knocked in the go-ahead run with an RBI single and Daulton Varsho homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored three runs in the 10th inning for a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros.
Hey Siri! Astros rookie homers twice in 15-1 win at Rangers
Read full article: Hey Siri! Astros rookie homers twice in 15-1 win at RangersJose Siri homered twice and added a two-run single in his first big league start, Yordan Alvarez hit a pair of 400-foot homers and the AL West-leading Houston Astros overwhelmed the last-place Texas Rangers 15-1.
Marmolejos, Mariners score 4 in 9th, avoid sweep by Astros
Read full article: Marmolejos, Mariners score 4 in 9th, avoid sweep by AstrosJosé Marmolejos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning and J.P. Crawford padded the lead with a two-run homer as the Seattle Mariners avoided a sweep with an 8-5 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Astros rally late against former teammate, top Mariners 4-3
Read full article: Astros rally late against former teammate, top Mariners 4-3Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astros over the Seattle Mariners 4-3.
Mariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over Astros
Read full article: Mariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over AstrosTy France tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth inning and put the Seattle Mariners on top with an RBI single in the 11th before Kyle Seager belted a three-run homer in a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros
Read full article: Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over AstrosHunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday night.
Perez’s 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6
Read full article: Perez’s 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning, helping the struggling Kansas City Royals to a back-and-forth 7-6 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros.
Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3
Read full article: Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7
Read full article: Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, setting off a frenzied celebration and lifting the Houston Astros over the New York Yankees 8-7.
Gurriel scores on error in 10th, Astros sweep Indians 4-3
Read full article: Gurriel scores on error in 10th, Astros sweep Indians 4-3Yuli Gurriel scored on a two-out error by pitcher Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning, allowing the Houston Astros to beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3 and complete a four-game sweep.
Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-day
Read full article: Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-dayJose Altuve belted a grand slam in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros, saved by Carlos Correa’s tying homer in the ninth, beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 to give manager Dusty Baker quite an exciting birthday gift.
Padres score 7 in 11th, beat Astros 10-3; SD now 7-0 vs AL
Read full article: Padres score 7 in 11th, beat Astros 10-3; SD now 7-0 vs ALFernando Tatis Jr. and Tommy Pham both homered, then helped out with an RBI each in a seven-run 11th inning that sent the San Diego Padres over the Houston Astros 10-3.
García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 win
Read full article: García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 winAdolis García’s infield single scored automatic runner Nick Solak in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a sweep of their Texas rivals.
García’s homer in 10th gives Rangers 7-5 win over Astros
Read full article: García’s homer in 10th gives Rangers 7-5 win over AstrosAdolis García hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 7-5 victory over Houston after Astros rookie Tyler Ivey had been spared a loss in his major league debut against his hometown team.
Long man: Emanuel works 8 2/3 in relief, Astros pound Angels
Read full article: Long man: Emanuel works 8 2/3 in relief, Astros pound AngelsKent Emanuel worked 8 2/3 innings in relief in his major league debut, saving Houston’s bullpen after Jake Odorizzi left early with an injury, and the Astros pounded the Los Angeles Angels 16-2.
Fulmer 1st win since 2018, Tigers sweep shorthanded Astros
Read full article: Fulmer 1st win since 2018, Tigers sweep shorthanded AstrosMichael Fulmer earned his first win since 2018 and the Detroit Tigers built a big lead before holding off the short-handed Houston Astros 6-4 for a three-game sweep.
Ramos homers twice, Tigers slug Astros for 2nd straight win
Read full article: Ramos homers twice, Tigers slug Astros for 2nd straight winWilson Ramos hit two home runs and Renato Núñez and rookie Akil Baddoo each homered for the second straight game as the Detroit Tigers slugged their way to an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Astros remain hot in home opener with 6-2 win over Athletics
Read full article: Astros remain hot in home opener with 6-2 win over AthleticsCarlos Correa, Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve homered as the Houston Astros kept up their hot start by treating the home crowd to a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night in the first game with fans at Minute Maid Park since 2019.
Yanks' Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitiveness
Read full article: Yanks' Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitivenessThe average Major League Baseball salary dropped for an unprecedented third straight year, even before the shortened season caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The average fell despite Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon and Christian Yelich all starting long-term contracts guaranteeing $215 million or more. The average Major League Baseball salary dropped for an unprecedented third straight year, even before the shortened season caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The players’ association calculated the 2020 average would have been $3.89 million if a full season had been played. Because the pandemic caused players to receive roughly 37% of pay last year, the actual average plunged to $1.59 million, its lowest since 1998.
On Baseball: MLB work stoppage in 2022 increasingly likely
Read full article: On Baseball: MLB work stoppage in 2022 increasingly likely(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)NEW YORK – A work stoppage at the start of spring training 2022 seems increasingly likely after baseball players refused to negotiate with owners over a one-month delay for this spring training and regular season. “I hope we don't have a work stoppage. Clark said in an email he was not more worried about a work stoppage because of the current state of relations and that player anger at club behavior did not frame the relationship. AdSince the last baseball work stoppage, the NFL had a preseason lockout in 2011, and the NBA had lockouts that cut 1998-99 to 50 games per team and 2011-12 to 66 games per team. Publicly, baseball players and owners say they have to work together.
Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS
Read full article: Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDSLos Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Dylan Floro works against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Denver. While Clevinger was among the 15 pitchers on the Padres roster released Tuesday, fellow starter Dinelson Lamet was again left off because of injury. The Dodgers added a pitcher to their roster for the NLDS, where they will have 14 pitchers and 14 position players after carrying only 13 pitchers for the first round series against Milwaukee. Right-handed reliever Dylan Floro (3-0, 2.59 ERA) was the pitcher added for the longer NLDS. The Padres last week became the first team to use eight or more pitchers in three consecutive playoff games.
Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5
Read full article: Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5The Los Angeles Dodgers bench claps for Will Smith after he hit a two-run double against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)SAN DIEGO – The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May's gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988. Grisham angered the Dodgers by briefly posing at the plate after homering off Clayton Kershaw in the Padres' 7-2 win Monday night. He was scheduled to have an MRI in Los Angeles on Wednesday after facing just one batter Tuesday night.
Kershaw dominates, Bellinger 2 HRs, Dodgers drop Angels 7-4
Read full article: Kershaw dominates, Bellinger 2 HRs, Dodgers drop Angels 7-4Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)ANAHEIM, Calif. Clayton Kershaw allowed one hit over seven brilliant innings, Cody Bellinger hit a pair of two-run homers and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the Freeway Series with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Rendon also drew two walks from Kershaw (2-1), but he was the only Angels hitter to reach base against the Dodgers longtime ace. The Dodgers have won seven straight NL West titles, while the Angels have posted four straight losing seasons. Patrick Sandoval (0-2) pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning for the Angels, but remained winless in 12 career major league starts. Kershaw faced the minimum 12 Angels through four innings, but Rendon led off the fifth with a homer into the short left field porch.
Trout homers again on birthday, but Angels fall to Rangers
Read full article: Trout homers again on birthday, but Angels fall to RangersLos Angeles Angels' Mike Trout waves to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas Mike Trout homered again on his birthday, but Robinson Chirinos drove in two runs without a hit and the Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Trout turned 29, and homered for the fifth time in the seven big league games he has played on his birthday. The three-time AL MVP put the Angels up 2-0 in the first with his 444-foot drive over their bullpen in left-center. Castro was upset after striking out on a check swing in the second inning and got tossed by Edwin Moscoso, the rookie fill-in umpire who made the call from third base.
In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam Angels
Read full article: In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam AngelsOakland Athletics players celebrate after Matt Olson, center left, hit a grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the tenth inning a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 24, 2020. According to STATS, Olson became the third player to hit a walkoff grand slam on opening day. The game went to the 10th tied at 3 after Jason Castros tying homer in the ninth against As closer Liam Hendriks. The Angels didn't deliver a win for Maddon in his Angels managerial debut. UP NEXTLHP Sean Manaea, who went 4-0 last season in September after returning from shoulder surgery before losing the wild card game, pitches Saturday opposite Angels RHP Dylan Bundy.