Astros Buy Salvation Army Shelter as Daikin Park District Moves Forward
The Houston Astros are one step closer to turning their long-discussed vision outside Daikin Park into reality, though the latest piece of land comes with more baggage than most. According to deed records reviewed by The Real Deal, Dugout Properties, an…
Astros Acquire Raynel Delgado as Injuries Keep Piling Up
The Astros added some infield depth Wednesday. Houston acquired minor-league infielder Raynel Delgado from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Delgado, 26, brings versatility more than prospect…
Astros Crumble After Extra-Inning Win, Fall 10-1 to Angels
One night after grinding out a 10-inning win, the Houston Astros never found their footing. Kai-Wei Teng could not command his sweeper early, the offense failed to cash in against a wild opposing starter, and the Los Angeles Angels handed Houston a 10-1…
Astros Place LaMonte Wade Jr. on IL, Bring Back Joey Loperfido
LaMonte Wade Jr.’s Astros tenure lasted four games. Houston placed Wade on the injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain after he exited Monday’s win over the Angels. Wade appeared to injure himself while running out a sixth-inning double and…
Yordan Alvarez Is AL Player of the Week Again — and the Numbers Are Ridiculous
There are good weeks, and then there are Yordan Alvarez weeks. The Houston Astros designated hitter was named American League Player of the Week on Monday for the second time this season after another stretch that looked less like a hot streak and more…
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…