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Astros Veteran Breakout Jason Alexander To Start Opener Against Rangers

The Houston Astros return home on Monday and will return to start one of their biggest rotation surprises this season in a critical series. On Monday, the Houston will welcome the Rangers to Daikin Park in what is the first game of what might be the most important series of the season for the Astros.

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Valdez struggles as Astros lose division lead

Framber Valdez lost his third consecutive start on Sunday as the Astros surrendered the AL West division lead to the Seattle Mariners.

Yordan Alvarez News / Sporting News / September 14

How Yordan Alvarez has kept Astros' offense alive

Ever since returning from a three-month injured list stint, the Cuban slugger has been the silver lining in a heavily struggling Houston offense.

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 14

Framber melts down again; Astros lose 8-3 as Braves avoid the sweep

After securing the series yesterday amidst a 6-3 victory over Atlanta, the Astros look for their first sweep against an opponent since late July against the Diamondbacks.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Why Astros’ Dana Brown ‘isn’t concerned’ about Jose Altuve injury

The Houston Astros are on track to make the Postseason for the ninth year in a row, and All-Star Jose Altuve should be healthy enough to compete once the tournament begins.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / September 14

Astros May Already Have Plan to Integrate Isaac Paredes Back into Lineup

There is energy and optimism around the potential return of injured Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes. It’s not made up. It’s coming from the franchise’s general manager, Dana Brown.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / September 14

Astros Sit Jose Altuve to Protect Him for Huge Week of AL West Action

The Houston Astros are not taking any chances with Jose Altuve as a huge week of American League West games loom beginning on Monday. Altuve was not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale with the Atlanta Braves, per Houston’s official lineup card.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 14

Astros Unable to Shake Mariners, Rangers After Second Straight Win

The Houston Astros aren’t giving up the ship even after losing their American League West lead earlier this week. For the second straight game, the Astros beat the Atlanta Braves, 6-2, on Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Astros Pitching Injuries Piling Up

When the Houston Astros got their healthy offense back, the pitching took a hit. In miserable news for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia exited his second start of the season Wednesday night in Toronto after just five outs with right elbow discomfort.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Astros' Jose Altuve exits game with foot discomfort

The Astros removed veteran star Jose Altuve from their win over the Braves in the third inning today due to what the team has termed “right foot discomfort.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 13

Struggling Astros pick up rare consecutive wins

Hunter Brown threw 6 2/3 quality innings, Jeremy Pena and Christian Walker each drove in two runs, and the Houston Astros posted a 6-2 victory over the host Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Christian Walker News / Crawfish Boxes / September 13

Walker homers, Astros secure much needed series against Braves with 6-2 win.

Zach “Space Cowboy for about 5 minutes” Cole made his electric debut for the Astros last night. And by golly, what a start it was. His first three at bats went: 1st pitch homer, RBI-single, RBI-single.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Astros Announce Jose Altuve News After Leaving Braves Game

Jose Altuve has been the face of the Houston Astros franchise since he debuted for the organization 15 seasons ago in 2011. Since then, the 35-year-old veteran has captured two World Series titles (2017, 2022) and filled his personal trophy case with a lengthy list of accolades.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Joe Espada reveals next step for Isaac Paredes

The Houston Astros are feeling the pressure of a tight division race. The Seattle Mariners moved into a tie for first place in the AL West with a September surge.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 13

Astros look to keep playoff pace against Braves

With a chance to post consecutive victories for the first time in two weeks, the visiting Houston Astros will look to maintain their position in the American League postseason picture against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Zach Cole News / Field Level Media / September 12

Zach Cole aces MLB debut as Astros pound Braves

Zach Cole homered on the first pitch he saw in his major league debut and finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs to help the visiting Houston Astros post an 11-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL

The Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right-hand soreness, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

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Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 10

Carlos Correa's HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

The Houston Astros needed every bit of Carlos Correa's milestone home run on Wednesday. In a game the Astros edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, Correa reached a new round number for career home runs.

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Luis Garcia News / Total Apex Sports / September 10