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The Astros are now 5 1/2 games up in the AL West after shutting out the Orioles 6-0
Read full article: The Astros are now 5 1/2 games up in the AL West after shutting out the Orioles 6-0Spencer Arrighetti outpitched Corbin Burnes, Ben Gamel drove in two runs in his Houston debut and the Astros extended their lead in the AL West to a season-high 5 1/2 games with a 6-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Austin Slater’s game-winning single in 10th lifts Giants past Astros 4-3
Read full article: Austin Slater’s game-winning single in 10th lifts Giants past Astros 4-3Austin Slater lined the game-winning single into left field with one out in the 10th inning, rallying the San Francisco Giants from two runs down in the inning to beat the Houston Astros 4-3.
Can the Astros bounce back after Opening Day collapse?
Read full article: Can the Astros bounce back after Opening Day collapse?Losing in choking fashion is always a tough scene, but there’s still plenty of time to salvage this opening series. The ‘Stros still have three more games against the Yanks today, tomorrow and Easter Sunday.
Projecting the Astros bench for 2024
Read full article: Projecting the Astros bench for 2024Much of the Houston Astros roster is set heading into 2024, with the full starting lineup revealed before spring training. We’ll get to the pitching later, but on offense there are really only two spots up for grabs - two bench spots.
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.
José Siri doubles, scores tiebreaking run to lift Rays past Astros, 4-3
Read full article: José Siri doubles, scores tiebreaking run to lift Rays past Astros, 4-3Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer early and José Siri doubled and scored the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
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.
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.
Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11
Read full article: Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11Matt Vierling made a sprawling bases-loaded catch and hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 11th inning as the Detroit Tigers rebounded from a meltdown in the ninth to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 for their first win after a an 0-3 start.
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.
Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
Read full article: Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.
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.
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.
ANOTHER ASTROS SWEEP!🔥⚾ Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of Mariners
Read full article: ANOTHER ASTROS SWEEP!🔥⚾ Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of MarinersJose Altuve and Jeremy Peña hit back-to-back home runs off Robbie Ray to begin the game, and the Houston Astros roughed up the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner in an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners that completed a three-game sweep.
‘Cutest thing ever’: Boy’s base-stealing effort at Astros game awarded with Jose Altuve, Mauricio Dubon reactions, epic online reactions
Read full article: ‘Cutest thing ever’: Boy’s base-stealing effort at Astros game awarded with Jose Altuve, Mauricio Dubon reactions, epic online reactionsThe Astros asked a 6-year-old named Oliver to “steal a base” and he managed to become a “legend,” the team said Tuesday night.
Twin win: Rogers gets save, brother loss as Pads top Giants
Read full article: Twin win: Rogers gets save, brother loss as Pads top GiantsManny Machado’s RBI groundout in the seventh inning put San Diego ahead, Austin Nola hit his first home run of the season and the Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2.
Gausman throws 6 shutout innings, Giants hold off Dodgers
Read full article: Gausman throws 6 shutout innings, Giants hold off DodgersKevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and Mauricio Dubón hit one of two homers off Clayton Kershaw, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4.
Visitors at home, Giants hit 3 HRs and beat Mariners 9-3
Read full article: Visitors at home, Giants hit 3 HRs and beat Mariners 9-3Seattle Mariners left fielder Tim Lopes reaches into seats occupied by cutouts while unsuccessfully trying to catch a foul by hit by San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. Donovan Solano and Mauricio Dubon hit early RBI singles as the Giants backed Drew Smyly (1-0) and snapped a three-game losing streak with a “road” victory at Oracle Park. Crawford contributed a two-out shot in the seventh and Mike Yastrzemski added an RBI double as the Giants pounded out 15 hits. Some went straight to Oracle Park upon landing in San Francisco, while others opted to stop by the team hotel. Game time temperature in San Francisco, 71 degrees.
Donovan Solano slugs Giants past Dodgers in 11th inning 10-8
Read full article: Donovan Solano slugs Giants past Dodgers in 11th inning 10-8Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy, right, celebrates with Justin Turner, second from left, and A.J. Sam Selman (1-0) recorded the final out in the top of the 11th for the victory. Justin Turner began on second base in the 10th inning and scored the go-ahead run on Bart's wild throw past third immediately after a passed ball. The Dodgers flew late in the day to the Bay Area to give players time for treatment or optional workouts. ... RHP Jeff Samardzija, sidelined by inflammation in his throwing shoulder, is throwing on flat ground and is scheduled for his first bullpen Wednesday.