Astros’ Best—and Last—Chance to Seize Control of AL West Starts Now
For months, the Astros have fought their way through a crowded AL West without ever managing to put much daylight between themselves and the pack. Now, with a two-game lead over the Rangers and nine straight home games against the three teams chasing…
Giants Claim Former Astros Infielder Shay Whitcomb
Former Houston Astros infielder Shay Whitcomb is headed to San Francisco. The Giants claimed Whitcomb off waivers Thursday, three days after the Astros designated him for assignment to make room for outfielder Nelson Velázquez on the 40-man roster.…
Golden Yordan Bobblehead Could Mean Free Gas for a Year
Astros fans heading to Daikin Park on Saturday have 10,000 reasons to arrive when the gates open—and one of them could pay off for an entire year. The first 10,000 fans at Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners will receive a Yordan Alvarez…
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…