Astros Release Nelson Velázquez to Pursue Opportunity in Asia
The Houston Astros have released outfielder Nelson Velázquez, allowing the 27-year-old to pursue an opportunity with a team in Asia. Houston recorded the transaction Tuesday, October 27. The Astros have not identified the club or league Velázquez is…
Astros’ Bullpen Plan Backfires in 6-3 Wild Card Loss
The Astros spent 162 games fighting their way into the postseason. One game in, they are already fighting to stay alive. Houston fell 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday at Daikin Park, dropping Game 1 of the best-of-three American League Wild Card…
Wesneski Dominates, Velázquez Delivers as Astros Blank White Sox
The Astros spent most of Wednesday night waiting for their offense to give Hayden Wesneski something—anything—to work with. Nelson Velázquez finally delivered. Velázquez lined a two-out, two-run single into center field in the eighth inning, breaking a…
Cam Smith, Nelson Velázquez Power Astros Past White Sox
The Houston Astros didn’t exactly make it easy on themselves Monday night, but they did what mattered most: They won. Houston erased a 2-1 deficit with five unanswered runs in the fourth and fifth innings, getting a two-run home run from Nelson Velázquez…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Mets — August 28, 2026
Game Details Date: August 28, 2026First pitch: 6:10 p.m. CTLocation: Citi Field How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (with subscription)Radio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan Alvarez (L) DH…
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…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Giants — August 11, 2026
Game Details Date: August 11, 2026 First pitch: 8:45 p.m. CT Location: Oracle Park How To Tune In TV: Space City Home Network Streaming: SCHN app (with subscription) Radio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan Alvarez (L) DH…
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…
