Historic Night for Altuve Can’t Save Astros in 9-7 Loss to Rockies
DENVER — Cody Bolton did his part. Ryan Weiss did not. Bolton turned in a gutsy 4⅓-inning effort in his first major league start Monday night, and the Houston Astros carried a 3-0 lead into the fifth inning at Coors Field. Then Weiss entered and the…
Take 5 Oil Change Offers Astros Fans 25% Off When Wearing Team Gear
HOUSTON — Astros fans have a new reason to break out their jerseys beyond game day. Take 5 Oil Change is offering 25% off oil changes for fans who show up wearing Astros gear at participating locations. The deal is simple: Wear your team apparel, mention…
Astros Turn to Cody Bolton as Injuries Open Opportunity in Bullpen
When the Houston Astros selected Cody Bolton’s contract on March 30, it was the kind of transaction that barely registers: a 27-year-old reliever with a journeyman résumé, added to the roster as long relief depth. For Bolton, it was something else…
Astros Lose First Road Series to Athletics After Rooker’s Walk-Off Homer
WEST SACRAMENTO — For four hours Sunday afternoon, the Houston Astros and the Athletics put on one of the wildest games of the early season. In the end, it was Brent Rooker who had the last word. Rooker crushed a three-run walk-off homer off Bryan Abreu…
Astros Place Hunter Brown on IL with Shoulder Strain in Major Rotation Blow
The Houston Astros received a significant blow Sunday, placing ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to April 2, the day after Brown’s last outing—six strong innings with eight strikeouts…
Astros Face Roster Crunch as De Los Santos Nears Return
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros received good news on the injury front Saturday, but it comes with a complication. Reliever Enyel De Los Santos made back-to-back outings for Double-A Corpus Christi this week as he continues his buildup from a right…
Astros Roll A’s 11-0 as Imai Deals, Offense Explodes
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros delivered the perfect response to Friday night’s embarrassing loss, hammering the Athletics 11-0 Saturday afternoon at Sutter Health Park behind a dominant pitching performance from Tatsuya Imai and an offensive…
Astros Place Paredes on Bereavement List, Recall Whitcomb for Infield Depth
The Houston Astros placed infielder Isaac Paredes on the bereavement list Friday prior to their series opener against the Athletics, with utility man Shay Whitcomb recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill the roster spot. Paredes will miss a minimum of…
A’s Beat Astros 11-4, End Five-Game Win Streak
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros’ five-game winning streak came to a crashing halt Friday night, falling 11-4 to the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park to open a three-game series. Cristian Javier lasted just 3⅔ innings, allowing six runs…
Yordan Alvarez Is Back — and the Red Sox Felt It
If you needed a reminder of what Yordan Alvarez looks like when healthy, the Houston Astros’ opening homestand provided a thorough one. Alvarez hit three home runs, drove in six runs, and posted a .417 batting average through the first seven games…