The Houston Astros salvaged one game against the New York Yankees on their home stand before hitting the road, thanks to a strong performance from Spencer Arrighetti.
Our eighth installment of our ongoing Legend Series features Bill Spiers, who played multiple positions during his MLB Career. Spiers was also a two-sport player at Clemson, where he played baseball and football.
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The Houston Astros needed a strong start to salvage at least one game in their three-game series against the New York Yankees and they got exactly that from their starter, Spencer Arrighetti.
Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.
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Spencer Arrighetti worked seven strong innings, Christian Walker produced a three-hit game with a home run and the Houston Astros salvaged the finale of their three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees with a 7-4 victory on Sunday.
The Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 7-4 on Sunday to snap New York’s eight-game winning streak. Houston fielded well early to send New York’s first three batters out before Christian Walker put the Astros ahead with a 432′ 2-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.
The Houston Astros could use any positive injury news they can get. The pitching staff is sorely missing their ace, Hunter Brown, as he nurses a Grade 2 right shoulder strain.
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Imai, who has been on the injured list due to right arm fatigue since April 12, threw a bullpen at Daikin Park Sunday morning before the Astros series finale against the New York Yankees.
The Houston Astros will look to avoid a sweep as they close out their series against the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Houston enters the matchup at 10-18 on the season and trailing everybody in the AL West, while New York carries an 18-9 record and an eight-game winning streak into the series finale.
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In serious need of some positives, the Houston Astros can simply look to their farm system and single out Kevin Alvarez. The young outfielder has made the most of his week in Single-A ball.
The Houston Astros got a reality check from the New York Yankees in the series opener that pitching success is the key to winning in Major League Baseball.
The Astros have activated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the 15-day injured list, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Fellow lefty Colton Gordon is being optioned in a corresponding move.
The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park.
The Houston Astros wasted no time addressing their battered bullpen following a humiliating 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday night at Daikin
The Houston Astros didn’t just lose on Friday night, they were exposed yet again. A 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees dropped the Astros to 10-17 for the season, and most importantly leaves them sitting at the bottom of the AL West.
The New York Yankees experienced a four-game blip with their pitching last week when they were unable to consistently record outs against the Los Angeles Angels.
Yordan Alvarez had three hits, including a two-run homer in the first inning, and Peter Lambert threw six shutout innings for the visiting Houston Astros in a 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series.
What started as a half-joking thought before a podcast segment has turned into a conversation worth taking seriously. Former MLB infielder Trevor Plouffe was on Talkin’ Baseball with co-host Jake Storiale, floating the idea that the Houston Astros should consider trading Yordan Alvarez.
The Astros announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Daniel Johnson. He takes the active roster spot of fellow outfielder Taylor Trammell, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.
The Houston Astros are set to play the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Ahead of the game, the ball club shared multiple injury updates, via Matt Kawahara.