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On YouTubeZach Cole News / Houston Astros on SI / September 13
Astros' Aggressive Decision To Promote Zach Cole Pays Off in Historic Way
The Houston Astros needed a spark on offense, and they got it from an unlikely source on Friday. Zach Cole, who began the year with Double-A Corpus Christi, was called up to the major league roster after just 13 games with Triple-A Sugar Land, a move that signaled the Astros were borderline desperate for anyone to provide a boost at the plate.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 12
Zach Cole Has Unforgettable Debut, Astros Win 11-3 Over Braves 
Asking for a friend, can the Astros carry forward the extra runs into another game of their choosing? After scoring eight runs across the previous five games, that ever precious run support that the Astros have sorely lacked finally made an appearance, whether it is a sign of things to come or only a one-game blip remains to be seen.
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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.
Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Astros’ Jose Altuve launches moonshot HR into outer space
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.
Zach Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Astros’ Zach Cole hits 1st pitch homer in 1st MLB at-bat
The Houston Astros are taking on the Atlanta Braves in the first of a three-game series with the hopes of remaining firmly in the AL West playoff hunt.
Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Astros Star Cam Smith Has Hit Brutal Rookie Wall at Worst Time Possible
The Houston Astros are all of the sudden after a rough couple of weeks very much in a dogfight to try to stay alive in their pursuit of postseason baseball.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Dana Brown remains ‘confident’ Astros can win AL West
The Houston Astros’ current stretch can best be described by looking to one of America’s most celebrated reality television competition shows, “The Amazing Race.” One of the seasons, which I will not name here, ended in an epic foot race.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Houston Astros Recall Colton Gordon As Lance McCullers Jr. Hits Injured List
The injury bug continues to bite the Houston Astros during the 2025 season. Coming into Friday, the Astros had nine pitchers on the injured list, including closer Josh Hader and starters Luis Garcia, Hayden Wesneski, Ronal Blanco and more.
Isaac Paredes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Astros’ Isaac Paredes takes step toward injury return
The AL West is in a tight race as the Houston Astros are fighting for first place with the Seattle Mariners, with the Texas Rangers not too far behind.
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 12
Will this be a September to remember…or to forget?
It’s come down to this. The final 15 games of September will tell the tale for the Astros’ post-season chances. We have been following the changes in the Fangraphs playoff model.
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 12
Veteran reliever emerges as surprise contributor for Astros
Craig Kimbrel is back in the majors and has yet to surrender an earned run in 2025.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
1 Astros player who must step up in AL West race with Mariners
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.
Jayden Murray News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Astros Rookie Reliever Jayden Murray To Make Start Against Braves On Friday
After a brutal 6-0 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays (84-62) on Thursday night, the Houston Astros (79-68) lost their lead in the American League West standings.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Astros Calling Up Red Hot Prospect From Triple-A Amidst Incredible Run
The Houston Astros have some reinforcements on the way after dropping their third consecutive series on Thursday night ahead of wrapping up their road trip with a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Astros Have To Wake Up Now As They Don't Hold First Place for First Time Since August
The Houston Astros have not been playing their best baseball for a while. Coming off two straight losing months in July and August following a 19-7 record in June, the Astros are now facing a major battle to remain on the top of the AL West coming down the final stretch of the regular season.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 10
Astros place RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) back on IL
Two starts into his return from Tommy John surgery, Luis Garcia is back on the injured list. The Houston Astros made the move Wednesday, a day after the right-hander exited in the second inning of his start against the host Toronto Blue Jays.
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 10
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.
Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury
The Astros have placed right-hander Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / September 10
The Astros’ Infield Wound Up With the Best of Both Worlds
As the 2021 season came to an end, Houston Astros fans were heartbroken. Their franchise cornerstone was coming off his best season yet, but he was headed for free agency.
Josh Hader News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Astros Facing Decision After Unfortunate Josh Hader Update
The Houston Astros have been hit with multiple injuries throughout the regular season, with Josh Hader’s absence being one of the most impactful as the playoffs approach.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / September 7
Framber Valdez's tantrum could cost him in free agency
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez may have tanked his free-agent stock with one pitch.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 3
Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers
The Astros have welcomed back a trio of starting pitchers over the last month, and the team's general manager is pleased with what he's seen from the group so far as the club enters the final stages of its playoff push.
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