Houston is in a tight spot heading into the final two weeks. While the Astros have games coming against division rivals Texas and Seattle — both are competing for the AL West — this week, the Astros have fallen out of the top spot in the division.
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.
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.
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.
Jose Altuve had a remarkable highlight during the Houston Astros’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Houston began the series looking for a bounce back as they lost two of their last three games to the Toronto Blue Jays.
It is the middle of September, and things have become urgent for the Houston Astros. Now, they need to figure it out. With the American League West on the line, there is work to do.
Astros 3 Blue Jays 4 (10 innings) Well, that was something. Let’s start with extras. Top of the tenth, with Altuve on second, ground ball to Vlad, who threw to third and got Jose Altuve.
The New York Yankees overcame Jose Altuve just to come home to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After a huge series win against the Houston Astros, the gauntlet keeps churning, and Guerrero did what he always does in the Bronx.
The Houston Astros have once again found themselves atop the AL West in September, entering Tuesday with a three-game lead over the Seattle Mariners. The
Joe Girardi spoke in jest about Jose Altuve while calling the New York Yankees in their most recent series against the Chicago White Sox. He sarcastically remarked that they should consider making quality first pitches against Altuve.
The Houston Astros knew they were taking a risk when it was announced that Jose Altuve would be moving to left field as his primary position. His waning athleticism was leading to some poor defensive numbers at second base.
The Houston Astros (72–58) are on pace to make the postseason for the ninth consecutive season, entering Sunday with a three-game lead in the AL West. A huge reason for the team’s success has once again been the face of the franchise, Jose Altuve.
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has been one of the most productive players in baseball since beginning his career in 2011. A nine-time All-Star and the American League MVP in 2017, he has put together the kind of resume that will likely result in him being inducted into the Hall of Fame once he wraps up his career.
The Houston Astros secured a big win on Friday night, beating the New York Yankees 5-3 in 10-innings at Yankee Stadium. With the win, Houston is now 65-51, and they remain 1.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the American League West.
The Astros will kick off a nine-game road trip when they face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, and few American League hitters are coming off a better month than Houston's Jose Altuve.
Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve sent a strong message to his front office before the trade deadline. The Astros are currently in solid shape in the AL West at 60-46 overall and four games up on the second-place Seattle Mariners in the division.
The Houston Astros announced their "Player of the Homestand" and gave the award to Jose Altuve. From July 7-13, the Astros faced the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers.
Is it possible that one of the most successful MLB franchises throughout the last decade is flying under the radar? Well, don't look now, but the Houston Astros are making a case as a legitimate contender for the American League pennant once again.
The Houston Astros have been a legitimate championship contender for the better part of the last decade. However, up until their most recent series, the Astros were limping along throughout the first two weeks of the 2025 season.