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Astros GM Dana Brown alludes to end of Bregman era in Houston
Read full article: Astros GM Dana Brown alludes to end of Bregman era in HoustonThe Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston.
Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled
Read full article: Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalledThe Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston.
Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contract
Read full article: Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contractThe Houston Astros have released José Abreu, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract.
Valdez throws 7 strong innings, Alvarez homers twice in Astros' 5-2 victory over Twins
Read full article: Valdez throws 7 strong innings, Alvarez homers twice in Astros' 5-2 victory over TwinsFramber Valdez pitched no-hit ball into the seventh inning and Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s four homers in the Astros' 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in Florida
Read full article: Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in FloridaThe Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.
THOUGHTS AFTER THE NO-HITTER: Let us know!
Read full article: THOUGHTS AFTER THE NO-HITTER: Let us know!After starting the year 0-4, the Houston Astros notched their first win Monday night in dominant fashion, beating Toronto 10-0. With two more games lined up against the Blue Jays, the Astros are looking to correct course ahead of a trip to Arlington. Can they do it, or was last night just a flash in the pan?
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.
José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
Read full article: José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCSJosé Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
Read full article: Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS leadJosé Abreu hit a three-run homer for Houston in a four-run first inning against Sonny Gray and piled on with a two-run shot in the ninth to power the Astros past the Minnesota Twins 9-1.
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.
Mullins hits 3-run homer in 9th to lift Orioles to 8-7 win over Astros
Read full article: Mullins hits 3-run homer in 9th to lift Orioles to 8-7 win over AstrosCedric Mullins hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Baltimore Orioles past the Houston Astros 8-7 in a matchup of American League division leaders.
Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep Rangers
Read full article: Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep RangersThe Houston Astros made quite a powerful statement while slugging themselves back to the top of the AL West.
Abreu hits grand slam and 3-run shot, Astros complete sweep with 12-3 win over Rangers
Read full article: Abreu hits grand slam and 3-run shot, Astros complete sweep with 12-3 win over RangersJosé Abreu hit a grand slam and a three-run homer as the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the slumping Texas Rangers with a 12-3 victory.
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.
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.
Astros' Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended sooner
Read full article: Astros' Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended soonerSlugger Jon Singleton is back in the majors for the first time since 2015 after his career was derailed by several failed tests for marijuana.
Astros go deep 5 time to rally for 9-8 win over Angels despite Ohtani’s MLB-best 34th homer
Read full article: Astros go deep 5 time to rally for 9-8 win over Angels despite Ohtani’s MLB-best 34th homerAlex Bregman connected for a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning for his fourth hit of the game, Chas McCormick went deep twice and the Houston Astros rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-8, despite Shohei Ohtani’s major league-leading 34th homer of the season.
Chas McCormick wins out, Jose Abreu back to his usual self, and MLB trade deadline rumors swirl
Read full article: Chas McCormick wins out, Jose Abreu back to his usual self, and MLB trade deadline rumors swirlHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros as they start the second half. I know I’ve been getting into a lot of trade deadline stuff lately...I’m going to try to hold off on that, but it’s really fun, so maybe don’t hold me to that.
Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling Angels
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling AngelsShohei Ohtani allowed four earned runs on five hits and left the mound in the sixth inning shortly before Mauricio Dubon’s tiebreaking two-run single in the Houston Astros’ 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Astros rally for 12-11 win to take series over AL West-leading Texas after blowing 8-run lead
Read full article: Astros rally for 12-11 win to take series over AL West-leading Texas after blowing 8-run leadJosé Abreu and Chas McCormick had back-to-back RBI doubles in the ninth inning and the second-place Houston Astros beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 12-11 after blowing an eight-run lead.
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.
Bregman’s RBI in the 11th gives the Astros a win over the Dodgers as Freeman gets 2,000th hit
Read full article: Bregman’s RBI in the 11th gives the Astros a win over the Dodgers as Freeman gets 2,000th hitAlex Bregman drove in the game-winning run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros beat Los Angeles 6-5 despite squandering a three-run lead on a night the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman collected his 2000th hit.
Astros have good outlook in upcoming series
Read full article: Astros have good outlook in upcoming seriesHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros, who finally got a day off Monday after 17 straight days with games. The Astros came home for a fun 9, with the Nationals, Reds and Mets coming to town.
Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
Read full article: Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fixWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is demanding that Major League Baseball change its basepath rule after catcher Keibert Ruiz’s ninth-inning throw hit runner Jake Meyers, resulting in a throwing error that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win.
Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
Read full article: Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fixWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is demanding that Major League Baseball change its basepath rule after catcher Keibert Ruiz’s ninth-inning throw hit runner Jake Meyers, resulting in a throwing error that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win.
Bregman, Abreu and Tucker help Astros past Angels 5-2 as Blanco get first MLB win
Read full article: Bregman, Abreu and Tucker help Astros past Angels 5-2 as Blanco get first MLB winAlex Bregman and José Abreu had two RBIs each and Kyle Tucker added three hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Angels in a game during which where Los Angeles manager Phil Nevin was ejected.
The Astros Foundation are stepping up to the plate to raise awareness about Mental Health
Read full article: The Astros Foundation are stepping up to the plate to raise awareness about Mental HealthIt's ok to talk about mental health. Find out how the Astors Foundation is bringing awareness to this cause.
DeSclafani throws 8 scoreless as Giants shut out Astros 2-0
Read full article: DeSclafani throws 8 scoreless as Giants shut out Astros 2-0Anthony DeSclafani pitched eight scoreless innings and Camilo Doval completed the three-hitter to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Vaughn’s double lifts White Sox over Astros 3-2 in opener
Read full article: Vaughn’s double lifts White Sox over Astros 3-2 in openerAndrew Vaughn’s tiebreaking, two-run double in the ninth inning lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 win over the defending World Series champion Houston Astros in their season opener.
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.
One big deal down, now the Astros are eyeing more talent for 2023 team
Read full article: One big deal down, now the Astros are eyeing more talent for 2023 teamHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander checking in with the Astros on the eve of the 2022 Winter Meetings in San Diego. The Astros have already made one huge splash this week and owner Jim Crane says he’s not done.
Slugging Abreu joins Astros team looking to repeat as champs
Read full article: Slugging Abreu joins Astros team looking to repeat as champsJosé Abreu has spent his entire nine-year MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, but Astros owner Jim Crane isn’t worried about how the newly signed first baseman will fit in with his teammates in Houston.
Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, ChiSox beat Astros
Read full article: Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, ChiSox beat AstrosYoán Moncada came through with the go-ahead single in the eighth inning for the second straight game, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Houston Astros 4-3.
Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split
Read full article: Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series splitAndrew Vaughn had a two-run home run among his three hits, Luis Robert hit a two-run double, and AJ Pollock had two doubles in a three-hit game as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 to split a four-game series.
White Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 win
Read full article: White Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 winLeft fielder Robbie Grossman dropped Luis Robert’s short fly with two outs in the eighth to end his record errorless streak at 440 games and set up two unearned Chicago runs that snapped a tie, lifting the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
LEADING OFF: Astros vs Yanks, Musgrove returns to face Phils
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Astros vs Yanks, Musgrove returns to face PhilsAmerican League powerhouses square off when Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees host Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros in the opener of a highly anticipated four-game series Thursday night.
Judge homers twice, Yankees come back to beat Rays 5-4
Read full article: Judge homers twice, Yankees come back to beat Rays 5-4Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 26th and 27th home runs, Jose Trevino delivered a two-run shot that put New York ahead in the eighth inning and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4.
Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exits
Read full article: Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exitsMike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games.
Ward, Ohtani homer to back 3-hitter, Angels top ChiSox 5-1
Read full article: Ward, Ohtani homer to back 3-hitter, Angels top ChiSox 5-1Taylor Ward and Shohei Ohtani hit first-inning solo home runs off Lucas Giolito and the Los Angeles Angels rode a combined three-hitter to their sixth straight win, 5-1 over the Chicago White Sox.
Back from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout Tigers
Read full article: Back from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout TigersTim Anderson swung right back into action after serving a suspension stemming from an incident last season, hitting two doubles and a single as the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1.
Gallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSox
Read full article: Gallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSoxJoey Gallo hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning for his second homer of the game, Aaron Judge went deep again and had four RBIs, and the New York Yankees outlasted the Chicago White Sox 7-5 in another back-and-forth thriller.
Abreu, Dozier collide, Royals and Chisox split doubleheader
Read full article: Abreu, Dozier collide, Royals and Chisox split doubleheaderRookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 3-1 for a doubleheader split.
Abreu, Dozier hurt in collision, leave White Sox-Royals game
Read full article: Abreu, Dozier hurt in collision, leave White Sox-Royals gameChicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu and Kansas City third baseman Hunter Dozier were injured after colliding hard on the first base line in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.
Will wonders never Cease? Chisox pitcher's bat, arm top Reds
Read full article: Will wonders never Cease? Chisox pitcher's bat, arm top RedsDylan Cease pitched one-hit ball for six innings, struck out 11 and amazingly got three hits in his first pro plate appearances as the Chicago White Sox routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-0.
Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it
Read full article: Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had itChicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn adjusts his face covering as he watches players during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Phoenix. When he walks in the door, it’s going to be a huge moment for the 2021 White Sox. The guys can’t wait to see him, and he can’t wait to see them.”AdAbreu helped the White Sox return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. In the first batch of results disclosed by the league last Friday, 13 positive tests were found among 4,336 samples. It will be the first time since last spring training that they played in front of fans.
Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL
Read full article: Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets ALFreeman easily won the NL MVP award Thursday, Nov. 12, topping off a trying year that saw him become so ill with COVID-19 he prayed please dont take me. Betts was bidding to join Frank Robinson as the only players to win the MVP award in both leagues. Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez finished second in the AL MVP voting and Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was third. He became the fourth different White Sox player to win the AL MVP, joining Frank Thomas (1993-94), Dick Allen (1972) and Nellie Fox (1959). A three-time AL MVP, Trout had finished in the top four every season since he was AL Rookie of the Year in 2012.
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday
Read full article: LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe MondayIf St. Louis loses and San Francisco wins, the Cardinals would make up two games against Detroit on Monday that were postponed this season due to St. Louis' coronavirus outbreak. Brewers (29-30) — Qualify with a victory over St. Louis, or with losses by the Giants and Phillies. If the Giants and Cardinals win, San Francisco needs St. Louis to lose both games against the Tigers on Monday. A career .279 hitter, he had 244 home runs and 942 RBIs for Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Texas. “He had a tremendous career, did a ton for the community in San Francisco and obviously for the San Francisco Giants,” Kapler said.
White Sox beat Twins 4-3 to clinch playoff spot
Read full article: White Sox beat Twins 4-3 to clinch playoff spotChicago White Sox's Jose Abreu (79) and Eloy Jimenez celebrate the team's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in baseball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Chicago. The White Sox clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)CHICAGO – After clinching a postseason berth for the first time since 2008, the Chicago White Sox were low key during their on-field celebration. The White Sox assured themselves of no worse than a wild-card berth. White Sox: RHP Jonathan Stiever (0-0, 2.45 ERA) starts the opener of a three-game series Friday night at Cincinnati.