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,…
Paredes Breakout Fuels Astros Rout of Guardians, 9-2
CLEVELAND — Isaac Paredes had a night to remember at Progressive Field on Monday, clubbing two home runs and driving in three as the Houston Astros rolled past the Cleveland Guardians, 9-2, to improve their record to 9-15 on the season. Paredes got…
Astros Swept by Mariners as Josh Naylor Powers 6-2 Loss
A depleted Houston Astros lineup had no answer for Josh Naylor on Monday afternoon at T-Mobile Park, as the Seattle Mariners first baseman homered twice and drove in five runs to lead Seattle to a 6-2 victory and complete a four-game sweep of the Astros.…
Astros Squander 17-Hit Night in 8-7 Walk-Off Loss to Mariners
The Houston Astros did everything right for four innings Saturday night at T-Mobile Park. Then they did what this week has come to expect. Lance McCullers gave them a gem through four, the offense erupted for seven runs on 17 hits, and the Astros took a…
Astros Call Up J.P. France, Taylor Trammell Ahead of Mariners Series
The Houston Astros are adding two familiar faces ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Right-hander J.P. France and outfielder Taylor Trammell will join the club in Seattle, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and…
Astros Begin Breaking Camp: Lambert, Trammell Among First Cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros began trimming their roster on the final day of spring camp, informing right-hander Peter Lambert he will not make the Opening Day roster while reassigning outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Cavan Biggio, and…
Taylor Trammell Bet on Himself — Now the Astros May Have to Bet on Him Too
In December, the Houston Astros told Taylor Trammell he wasn’t worth protecting. They removed him from the 40-man roster and sent him outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He could have walked. He chose to stay. Four days from Opening Day, that decision is…
Cardinals Edge Astros 3-2 Despite Strong Final Tuneup from Cristian Javier
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cristian Javier looked sharp in his final Grapefruit League start Sunday, but a pair of late runs lifted the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Taylor Trammell gave Houston an early lead with…
Houston Astros Corner Outfield Battle: Four Players Competing for Two Spots
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — With eleven days remaining until Opening Day, most of the Houston Astros’ roster picture is coming into focus. The rotation is settling in, the bullpen is taking shape, and Jake Meyers has center field firmly in hand. What remains…
Alvarez Homers, Weiss Shines as Astros Roll Past Mets, 8–2
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Yordan Alvarez launched his first home run of the spring, a three-run blast in the sixth inning, and Ryan Weiss continued strengthening his case for a rotation spot as the Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets 8–2 Saturday at…