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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 5 hours ago
Astros HOF Index: What about these catchers? 
A familiar name goes under the HOF Index microscope Author’s Note: This is part of a series I am writing on my substack page around my Hall of Fame index.
MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 11 hours ago
Astros vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, May 26, 2024
The Houston Astros (23-29) are -171 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the Oakland Athletics (22-32) Sunday at 4:07 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Athletics are listed with +144 odds to win the rubber match and take the series victory.
Ronel Blanco News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago
Astros' Ronel Blanco back from suspension, will face A's in finale
Ronel Blanco hopes to finish something he started in mid-May as he and the Houston Astros face the host Oakland Athletics in the rubber match of their three-game series Sunday afternoon.
Jose Abreu News / MLB Trade Rumors / 19 hours ago
Astros veteran hoping to get swing back after minors trip
Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu has been down in the minors trying to figure out his swing. He's about ready to return to the big league club, now.
Justin Verlander News / Last Word On Sports / 11 hours ago
Houston Astros Ace One Step Closer to Hall of Fame
Justin Verlander’s case for being a future Hall of Famer just got a little stronger as he entered the top 10 on the MLB all-time strikeout list. The Astros
Spencer Arrighetti News / Crawfish Boxes / 23 hours ago
The Bats Disappear, A’s Beat Astros 3-1
Spencer Arrighetti continues to progress in our front of our eyes. I mean, outside of his first career start against the Royals, the rookie right-hander hasn’t pitched that bad, especially in May.
Houston Astros News / Bleacher Report / May 25
Astros' José Abreu: Demotion was 'Best Thing I've Ever Gone Through' in MLB Career
José Abreu believes he is a new man after being recalled to the Houston Astros. The three-time All-Star was demoted to the Astros' Florida complex team in May…
Justin Verlander News / CBSSports.com / May 25
Will Justin Verlander get to 300 wins? Why milestone is unlikely but not impossible for Astros veteran
Verlander passed Greg Maddux for the No. 10 spot on the career strikeout leaderboard on Friday night
MLB News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago
Astros aim to continue run of good fortune vs. A's
The Oakland Athletics hope to get more of the same from a new weapon when they again seek to break through against the visiting Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon.
Justin Verlander News / Total Apex Sports / 21 hours ago
Houston Astros Star Pitcher Makes History In Great Outing On May 24
Houston Astros Starting Pitching Justin Verlander made history in Houston’s 6-3 win on the road against the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. With a strikeout in the bottom of the second inning against Abraham Toro, Verlander passed Greg Maddux for 10th place on the all-time strikeouts list with 3,372 punchouts.
MLB News / Bleacher Nation / May 25
Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 25
The Houston Astros (23-28) go on the road at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum against the Oakland Athletics (21-32) at 4:07 PM ET on Saturday. The Astros will give the nod to Spencer Arrighetti (2-4) versus the Athletics and JP Sears (3-3).
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 25
Six-run inning helps Astros topple A's again
Jake Meyers capped a six-run fourth inning with a three-run homer, Justin Verlander won again at one of his favorite road sites and the Houston Astros opened a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Justin Verlander News / Big League Stew / May 24
Justin Verlander passes Greg Maddux to enter top 10 of MLB all-time strikeout list
Next up on the list: Walter Johnson.
MLB News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago
Are Astros due for a fall? Four MLB starts to buy or sell
We're roughly two months into the MLB season, meaning most teams have played more than 50 games, so we have enough of a sample size to make solid judgments about teams.
Jose Abreu News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago
Astros' Jose Abreu sent to Triple A from training site
First baseman Jose Abreu took a step toward returning to the Houston Astros, when he was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. After Abreu's disastrous start to the season, the Astros optioned the former American League MVP to the minor leagues on May 1, sending him to the spring training site in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Jose Abreu News / MLB Trade Rumors / 23 hours ago
Struggling former MVP's return to Astros delayed
Although prior indications were that Jose Abreu could return to the Astros for this Friday’s series opener against the A’s, it seems his optional assignment in the minors will last at least a bit longer.
Chas McCormick News / Last Word On Sports / May 22
Houston Astros Facing Questions as Injured Outfielder Returns
With injured outfielder Chas McCormick back in the lineup, the Houston Astros are facing questions over their crowded outfield. Chas McCormick was back in the Astros lineup on Tuesday after he was sidelined in April with an injured hamstring.
MLB News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago
Checking in on the Padres' decision to not re-sign Josh Hader
Over the past few years, the Padres have been known for their flashy free agent signing and blockbuster trades. The front office has made it very clear that when a superstar is available to be acquired, they will be in on the bidding war.
Eric Lauer News / Last Word On Sports / 23 hours ago
Houston Astros Add Veteran Starter To Pitching Depth
The Houston Astros had a rough start to the season thanks to awful pitching production and a lack of health. Even with most of its starters back healthy, Houston clearly learned the importance of maintaining solid pitching depth.
Kyle Tucker News / Just Baseball / May 20
Is Kyle Tucker Baseball’s Most Underrated Player?
The Astros have been one of the league’s most electrifying teams of the past decade. Since 2015 they’ve appeared in eight of nine postseasons, participated in the last seven American League Championship Series, and made four World Series, winning two of them.
Joey Loperfido News / Yardbarker / May 17
Astros red-hot rookie Joey Loperfido is due for major regression
Astros rookie Joey Loperfido has started his major league career red hot, but is he due to cool off soon?
Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Could Justin Verlander be open to a return to his former team?
For a second straight season, Verlander might be reuniting with a former team of his at the trade deadline.
Ronel Blanco News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
MLB announces punishment for Astros' Ronel Blanco over foreign substance
MLB has rendered its verdict on Ronel Blanco less than 24 hours after he was caught with a foreign substance in his glove.
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