Astros Stun Angels in 10 as Matthews Throws Out Trout at Plate
The Houston Astros needed a comeback, a fortunate bounce, and one perfect throw Monday night at Angel Stadium. Trailing entering the ninth inning, Houston tied the game, survived extra innings, and finally escaped with a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles…
The Astros Thought Mike Burrows Was a Find. Now They Need Answers
There was a version of this season where Mike Burrows looked like a steal. The Houston Astros acquired the 26-year-old right-hander from Pittsburgh in a three-team trade last December, giving up two prospects in the process. He was not expected to anchor…
Yordan Alvarez Picks Up Another AL Player of the Week Award
Yordan Alvarez is running out of room on the shelf. The Astros designated hitter was named American League Player of the Week on Monday, marking the second time he has earned the honor this season and the fifth time in his career. The recognition adds to…
Kurtz Ends His Silence, Jump Does the Rest in 5-0 Athletics Win
For two games, the Houston Astros had kept Nick Kurtz quiet. Sunday afternoon, they paid for the mistake. With a runner on first in the third inning, Kurtz turned on a Mike Burrows fastball and sent it into the Astros bullpen for a two-run homer that…
Yordan Grand Slam Powers Astros Past Athletics
Yordan Alvarez did not give the Athletics much time to settle in Saturday afternoon. After LaMonte Wade Jr. opened the second inning with his first home run as an Astro, Houston loaded the bases and Alvarez turned the game into a rout with one swing. His…
Paredes Powers Astros Past Athletics as Altuve Returns
This was the kind of game the Houston Astros needed—clean, controlled, and played from ahead all night. Isaac Paredes put it away early with a three-run homer in the first inning and a sacrifice fly in the third, Peter Lambert and three relievers kept…
Price Checks in With the Astros
You probably haven’t heard of Collin Price. That’s okay. As of Wednesday night, neither had most of the Houston Astros fan base. By Thursday night, he was behind the plate at Daikin Park. Price is 26, from Suwanee, Georgia, about an hour…
The Astros Finally Have a Chance to Chase the Fight
For most of the season, it has felt like the fight has been chasing the Astros. Every time Houston solved one problem, another appeared. Josh Hader never got to begin his season. Hunter Brown went on the injured list after one start. Carlos…
Astros Giving Away Carlos Correa Jerseys at Saturday Blood Drive
If you’ve been looking for a reason to do something good this weekend, Daikin Park has one for you. The Astros are hosting a blood drive Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second floor of Union Station. Eligible donors will receive a Carlos Correa…
Pirates Take Series Despite Another Solid Start From Kai-Wei Teng
Kai-Wei Teng gave the Astros exactly what they needed Thursday night until one inning changed the game. Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski combined to hold Houston to one run on eight hits, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took the series with a 5-1 win at…