Shewmake Heads to IL as Astros Recall Zach Cole
The Houston Astros added another name to their injured list Tuesday, placing infielder Braden Shewmake on the 10-day IL with a right adductor strain ahead of the series opener against Pittsburgh. Zach Cole was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill…
Yordan Alvarez Left Astros Speechless in Win Over Rangers
In the eighth inning Wednesday night, with the Houston Astros tied and Yordan Alvarez at the plate, Texas Rangers left-hander Tyler Alexander fell behind 3-0 and threw a sweeper. “Like, who swings at a 3-0 slider,” Jeremy Peña said afterward,…
Spencer Arrighetti Flirts With Astros History in Shutout of Rangers
Spencer Arrighetti nearly made history Friday night. He settled for dominant. Arrighetti carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before Justin Foscue lined a single over a leaping Isaac Paredes, ending the bid and Arrighetti’s night after 102…
Astros Can’t Build on Walk-Off Win, Drop Series to Mariners
The Houston Astros couldn’t build on Wednesday night’s walk-off win. Less than 14 hours after snapping a four-game losing streak, Houston took the field at Daikin Park Thursday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners with a chance to split the…
Nobody Wanted Braden Shewmake. Right Now, the Astros Need Him.
Braden Shewmake has been designated for assignment three times in the last 14 months. The Atlanta Braves traded him away. The Chicago White Sox couldn’t use him. The Kansas City Royals claimed him off waivers and released him 23 days later. The New…
Astros Hit Rock Bottom as Imai’s Return Turns Into Another Disaster
The night was supposed to be about second chances. It became the same old story. Tatsuya Imai’s return from the injured list lasted four innings and produced six runs, two home runs, three walks, and two hit batters Tuesday at Daikin Park as the…
Spencer Arrighetti Deserved Better Than What the Astros Gave Him Saturday
Spencer Arrighetti didn’t lose this game—his defense did. Arrighetti held the Cincinnati Reds to one earned run in 5.2 innings Saturday afternoon at Great American Ball Park, striking out five and posting an ERA of 1.88. It wasn’t enough. A…
Astros Stun Ohtani as Lambert Spins 7 Shutout in 2-1 Win
Nobody had taken Shohei Ohtani deep all season. Christian Walker changed that in the second inning Tuesday night. Braden Shewmake followed him an inning later. Two swings. Two runs. As it turned out, that was plenty. The Houston Astros beat the Los…
Astros Shake Up Roster: Shewmake Acquired, Loperfido to IL
The Houston Astros made a flurry of roster moves Sunday, acquiring infielder Braden Shewmake from the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league right-hander Wilmy Sanchez, officially activating outfielder Dustin Harris, and placing Joey Loperfido on…