Yordan Alvarez Needs Your Vote to Start the All-Star Game
Phase 2 of All-Star voting is underway, and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is in it. He advanced as one of two finalists at designated hitter in the American League and is now going head-to-head with Toronto’s George Springer for…
Christian Walker’s Value Goes Beyond the Box Score
The Houston Astros have won five consecutive series. They have staged comeback after comeback in Detroit. They have gotten timely contributions from Raynel Delgado, Joey Loperfido, and Taylor Trammell—players who were not supposed to be the story.…
Astros Call Up Miguel Ullola for Major League Debut
The Houston Astros are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Tigers, with the 24-year-old set to make his major-league debut. Ullola, already on the 40-man…
Astros Make Surprise Bryan Abreu Move Before Blue Jays Series
The Houston Astros placed reliever Bryan Abreu on the restricted list Monday before the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Manager Joe Espada said Abreu is tending to a personal matter but did not offer further specifics,…
Astros Make Two Moves, Add Pioneer League Infielder
The Houston Astros made three roster moves Saturday, trading right-hander Jayden Murray to the Chicago Cubs and purchasing the contract of infielder Brandon Nigh from the Boise Hawks of the independent Pioneer League. In return for Murray, the Astros…
New Study Questions One of Baseball’s Oldest Rules
Every time a hitter strikes out with runners in scoring position, the reaction from the stands is immediate and predictable. Shorten the swing. Put it in play. Stop swinging for the fences. New research suggests it may not be that simple. A study…
Astros Hit Pause on Mike Burrows’ Rotation Spot
Mike Burrows is getting a breather. The Houston Astros will use the right-hander out of the bullpen during the upcoming three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park, manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday. The move is…
Brown, Diaz, Blanco: The Astros’ Cavalry Is Coming
The Houston Astros are about to get a lot healthier. Hunter Brown, Yainer Diaz, and Ronel Blanco are all moving toward returns, with Brown’s arrival the most imminent. The right-hander, who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last season, made his…
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…
