From “Out of My Control” to Too Valuable to Lose
There was a time this year when Isaac Paredes looked like a player the Astros might not keep. Now he looks like one they couldn’t afford to lose. Paredes arrived at spring training in February with his future in Houston anything but certain. Carlos…
Seven Pitchers, Four Hits, One Astros Series Win
The Houston Astros used seven pitchers, managed just four hits, and didn’t score until the seventh inning Wednesday afternoon. Somehow, it was enough. Houston rallied for a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, taking two of…
Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown Chase Gets Crowded
Less than a week ago, Yordan Alvarez stood alone atop the major-league home run leaderboard while leading the American League in all three Triple Crown categories. Now, the race is getting crowded. Alvarez remains at 35 home runs, but Junior Caminero,…
Astros Fall to Giants as Jose Altuve Exits Early
The Houston Astros had their chances early Tuesday night. They just couldn’t cash them in. Houston went hitless in five plate appearances with the bases loaded over the first two innings and managed only five hits in a 4-1 loss to the San Francisco…
Just in Time, Cam Smith
The Houston Astros have spent much of the season searching for consistent production from their outfield. They may be finding it in Cam Smith. The rookie right fielder has become one of Houston’s most productive hitters over the past two weeks,…
Astros Rally Past Giants in 10 Innings Behind Jeremy Peña
The Houston Astros refused to let another game slip away Monday night, scoring four runs over the final two innings to defeat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 in 10 innings at Oracle Park. Trailing 3-2 and down to their final strike in the ninth, the Astros…
Astros Claim Nelson Velázquez to Bolster Bench
The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Nelson Velázquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, adding a right-handed bat to help balance a lineup that has struggled for production against left-handed pitching. Velázquez, 27, owns a career…
Astros Look to Regroup as Road Trip Continues in San Francisco
The Houston Astros begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday looking to regain their offensive rhythm after consecutive series losses to the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres. Despite the recent stumble, Houston remains…
Padres Hand Astros Second Straight Series Loss
The Houston Astros couldn’t hold an early lead Sunday, falling 7-2 to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park as Cristian Javier surrendered two home runs over five innings. Houston finished with just two hits—its lowest total of the season—and dropped…
Holding Out for a Hero: The Astros’ Greatest Stretch-Run Legends
Every baseball season eventually reaches a point where every game feels bigger than the last. The calendar turns to August, the standings tighten, and the margin for error disappears. Some players perform exactly as they have all season. Others elevate…