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Astros Are Right Where Everyone Thought They’d Be Despite Twisty-Turvy Path
The Houston Astros entered the 2025 MLB regular season with expectations as low as they have been in several years. Third baseman Alex Bregman and starting pitchers Justin Verlander and Yusei Kikuchi all departed in free agency. Right fielder Kyle Tucker and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly were both traded to the Chicago Cubs in separate […]
Lancaster County native clubs 447-foot walk off homer against Houston Astros
(WHTM) — Athletics’ first baseman and Lancaster County native Nick Kurtz hit a ball that’s not coming back anytime soon. On June 16, with the game tied, 1-1 against the Houston Astros, Kurtz ripped a 447-foot walk-off home run to right field to win the ballgame for the Athletics. The 22-year-old joined the A’s, who […]
Watch: Recently Recalled Astros Infielder Makes Absurd Diving Catch
The Houston Astros have rounded into one of the most formidable teams in the entire American League over the last few weeks, and they’ve done so despite a number of injuries forcing them to shuffle around their roster. The recent loss of rookie outfielder Jacob Melton, who was placed on the IL with a sprained […]
Astros Promote Rapidly Improving Southpaw Pitching Prospect to Triple-A Sugar Land
The Houston Astros are in a difficult place when it comes to starting pitcher injuries, with five of them on the 60-day injured list, and two others on the 15-day injured list. This has led to a predicament in the rotation, as Hunter Brown has been the clear front-line pitcher of the group, but then […]
Rumored Houston Astros Target Now Expected to be Top Trade Candidate
Ultimately, all reports are just rumors with nearly two months still left ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One thing that’s solidifying is the status of buyers and sellers, and the Houston Astros are expected to fall in the latter category after turning around their 2025 campaign to lead the AL West. The Astros must […]
Houston Astros Set to Start Former A’s Pitcher Against Former Club
Ahead of Monday’s game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, the Houston Astros had to place Lance McCullers Jr. on the IL with a right foot sprain, retroactive to June 13. Gusto was originally slated to pitch on Tuesday, but with him moving up a day, the corresponding move the Astros made with the McCullers […]
Kurtz homers in 9th inning for second straight day to lift Athletics over Astros 3-1
Nick Kurtz homered in the ninth inning for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Monday night. Brent Rooker drew a leadoff walk against Bryan Abreu (1-3) to open the ninth and reach safely in 12 straight home games. Kurtz followed with his seventh home run of the season […]
Defensive wizard is back with a highlight you never see from an infielder
Game #74: Athletics vs. Astros Game Thread
Going for four straight wins
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. heads to IL after suffering ‘freak accident’
Houston Astros’ pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. lands on IL after a freak weight-room accident, straining his foot above the big toe.
Astros Remain Perfect in Comeback Wins With Clutch Plays Late in Games
The Houston Astros sit at the top of the American League West by a solid 4.5 games with the only team to have won over 40 games (41). Houston sits at a perfect 20-0 in comeback wins, 4-0 in extra innings and 7-1 when tied after eight innings announced Michael Schwab, Astros official journalist.
Altuve, Peña in striking distance of Phase 2 after first All-Star Ballot update
Astros Could Snag These Players From Red Sox in Wake of Rafael Devers Trade
After the stunning announcement that the Boston Red Sox were trading away star DH Rafael Devers, the Houston Astros may be able to negotiate a deal to bolster their injury-plagued starting rotation. Boston currently has a trove of starters not named Garrett Crochet, including multiple on expiring contracts. Lucas Giolito and Walker Buehler could be […]
McCullers dealt tough blow as foot sprain lands him on IL
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. sidelined with sprained foot, rookie Ryan Gusto to start
The move, which is retroactive to Friday, comes after McCullers made seven starts this year in his return after missing two full seasons with various arm injuries.
Houston Astros Head to Sacramento with A’s Looking to Gain Ground
The Athletics are coming off a sweep of the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, a feat they hadn’t achieved since they swept the Chicago White Sox in April. On the flip side, the Houston Astros, who swept the A’s in a quick two-game series at the end of May, are entering this series in […]
Astros General Manager Reveals Why Recent First-Round Prospect Was Not Promoted
The Houston Astros have been dealing with a ton of injuries recently, allowing some highly-regarded prospects and journeymen the chance at consistent playing time. Outfielder Jacob Melton, the team’s top rated prospect, was going to be afforded the chance to show what he could do at the highest level with the chance to play virtually […]
Houston Astros Could Find Rotation Depth in Former Rangers World Series Champ
The Houston Astros have starting pitching depth problems and they’re unlikely to get much better anytime soon. Houston has six pitchers on the 60-day injured list. The only one that could be back in a reasonable amount of time is Spencer Arrighetti, who was moved there recently as a procedural move to create a 40-man […]
Where Young Houston Astros Ace Stands Against Other Cy Young Favorites
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown has taken himself from an underrated, ascending young pitcher to one of the best arms in the MLB in 2025. Brown put on a show in Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, throwing for seven innings with three hits, two earned runs, and a new career-high 12 strikeouts. […]