The Houston Astros have once again overcome a slow start to assert their dominance in the American League West. Entering the final two weeks of June, Houston is well-positioned to make a run at the postseason for the ninth consecutive year. With where they are in the standings, it would make sense for the Astros […]
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: D-backs-Rockies series ripe with good streaming options this weekend
Fred Zinkie takes you through his top hitter and pitcher options off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this weekend.
Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
Houston Astros (43-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 […]
Astros drill two three-run homers in one inning
A’s Drop Game 3 To Astros in 11-4 Blowout
A’s ace Luis Severino took the mound for the team and gave the team five innings, allowing a pair of earned runs on nine hits, walking one, and punching out five Houston Astros hitters. Valdez showed a bit of a free-base problem, but the A’s weren’t able to capitalize on the limited opportunities they were […]
Astros have 20 hits in 11-4 win over Athletics
Jose Altuve and Victor Caratini hit three-run home runs in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night. Framber Valdez (8-4) limited the A’s to two runs and five hits in six innings to help the Astros win for the […]
Astros Make Injury Announcement Before Athletics Game
This could be big news for Jose Altuve.
Astros Pitching Staff Has Been Dominating Opponents During Crucial Stretch
The Houston Astros pitching staff has been on a tear recently, leading this team to the second-best record in MLB in the past 15 days — tied with the Tampa Bay Rays at 9-4. The Astros sit comfortably on the top of the American League West with a 42-31 overall record. During this stretch, the […]
Astros at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 18
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Astros Star Closer Has Impacted Winning Nearly As Much As Any Player in Baseball
The Houston Astros are back on top of the American League West entering play on June 18 with a record of 42-31 despite some major obstacles that have had to be overcome. Injuries have hit the Astros hard with several key players currently on the shelf. There is an entire starting rotation on the injured […]
Report indicates Brewers have traded minor-leaguer Wes Clarke to Astros
Minor-league slugger Wes Clarke was reportedly dealt to the Houston Astros from the Milwaukee Brewers organization on June 17.
Brewers-Astros Complete Trade Involving Slugging Prospect
The Milwaukee Brewers have been very busy on the trade market so far this season. The Brewers acquired Quinn Priester from the Boston Red Sox earlier in the season and also swung deals with the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and New York Yankees to name a few.
Astros Should Target Key Starting Pitcher in Possible Trade With Pirates
The Houston Astros just simply can not catch a break when it comes to the health of their starting pitch. Luis Garcia, Cristian Javier and J.P. France started the season on the injured list and remain there. To make matters worse, just as Lance McCullers Jr. was beginning to look like his old self, he’s […]
Pirates pitcher considered as potential fit to Astros
The Houston Astros are among the hottest teams in the MLB right now, winning seven of their last 10 games. With their current hot streak, the Astros have started to separate themselves and take control of the AL West, currently holding a 4.5-game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners. As the Astros focus more […]
Food, travel and more: Astros rookies dish about life in the Majors
Houston Astros Trade for Milwaukee Brewers Prospect for First Base Depth
The Houston Astros may be paving the way for a potential slugging option at first base with a minor league trade on Tuesday. Per Francys Romero of beisbolfr.com, the Astros acquired Milwaukee Brewers first base prospect Wes Clarke late Tuesday night. The return wasn’t immediately reported and the Astros had not formally announced the trade. […]
Astros Crawfish Boil: 18JUN25
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Astros get good news on Yordan Alvarez amid injury recovery
The Houston Astros have been staying afloat while their superstar slugger, Yordan Alvarez, sits on the injured list. While the team is atop the American League West, getting Alvarez back into the lineup would be a huge boost to the team’s confidence and offense. Astros writer Michael Schwab shared on Twitter/X that during an interview […]
Astros trade for Brewers infielder amid Athletics series
The Houston Astros made a quiet but calculated move during their series on the road against the Athletics in West Sacramento, acquiring power-hitting first baseman Wes Clarke from the Milwaukee Brewers. The trade adds minor league depth as Houston continues to navigate a competitive AL West playoff race that might come down to the last […]
Astros Carpet-Bomb Athletics, 13-3
Jason Alexander is the latest “next-man-up” to pitch lights out.