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Astros rally past Tigers to earn series win

Yainer Diaz produced a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros tacked on three runs an inning later to rally past the visiting Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday.

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Is series win over Angels a sign of things to come for Astros?

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.

Yainer Diaz's career night guides Astros over Angels

Spencer Arrighetti injured as result of 'freak accident'

Mike Trout has ball ripped out of his glove by Astros fan

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The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 12

Astros Finally Bust Slump With Historic Power Display Against Division Rival

The Houston Astros' bats finally came alive on Friday night, and not a moment too soon. The slumping Astros broke out in a big way against the Los Angeles Angels, erupting for 14 runs and 16 hits at Daikin Park on Friday.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 11

Yainer Diaz's career night guides Astros over Angels

Yainer Diaz clubbed his first career grand slam and produced a career-high five RBIs as the Houston Astros thumped the visiting Los Angeles Angels 14-3 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7

Three Astros Things...

Three notes on the Astros as they travel to Seattle.... My article is called Astros Three Things when I cover a variety of brief topics related to the Astros.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 26

Astros Take Down Nats 3-0 in Early Spring Action

Framber Valdez begins Spring with two scoreless innings The Astros beat the Nationals today, 3-0. Framber Valdez started the first two innings, allowing only a walk while facing the minimum number of batters.

Houston Astros News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 6

Yainer Diaz 2025 Fantasy Outlook

Yainer Diaz burst onto the scene last year providing a huge fantasy boost in the most depleted position in the fantasy baseball realm. Those managers who did the due diligence spent the long hours and burned the midnight oil to go after an under-scouted, underrated catcher were rewarded more dividends than those who bought Bitcoin back in 2008.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 5

Is Houston Astros Young Catcher Ready To Take All-Star Leap Next Season?

It has been a busy offseason for the Houston Astros after a disappointing end to the 2024 campaign. Coming into the winter, the Astros figured to be a team that would see some change, but likely nobody could have imagined how different the team would look.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 18

Looks like Toronto Blue Jays could be interested in acquiring another catcher

The Toronto Blue Jays have stated that acquiring another catcher is not one of their top priorities, but it looks like they might still try to land one for the 2025 season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 2

Houston Astros Star Recognized on ‘All-Awardless’ Team After Great Second Season

An up and down season for the Houston Astros led to just two awards, a Silver Slugger for Jose Altuve and a Gold Glove for Alex Bregman. However, Houston did have some great performers in 2024 despite some struggles, and one of their younger players was recognized for his season.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 16

Astros lineup and hitting the ball hard

Do Astros batters’ hard hit rates and statcast metrics tell us anything about who may perform better in 2025? With the 2024 season complete, we can look back at the Astros batters’ “quality of contact.” The statcast metrics provides information on the exit velocity and elevation of batted balls on contact.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 15

The Astros’ Catching Gamble Paid Off in a Huge Way in 2024

In 2023, the Houston Astros finally decided to let their second-highest ranked prospect take over duties behind the plate and they haven’t looked back since.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 28

Houston Astros Young Slugger Named One of MLB's Biggest Breakout Stars

The Houston Astros spent years needing a legitimate bat at the catcher position and it looks as though they have finally found it. As Jim Bowden of The Athletic put together a list of the biggest breakout stars of the MLB season, Astros catcher Yainer Diaz found himself at No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Houston Astros Catcher a Potenital Breakout Star in 2024 Postseason

The Houston Astros are trying to wrap up the American League West this week, as they have their eyes on the postseason. While it hasn’t quite been the normal regular season for the Astros in 2024, they now look like a true contender in the American League once again.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Royals 1B out at least six weeks with broken thumb

It's a devastating development for the Royals.

Astros aim to benefit from bench play in rematch vs. Royals

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Every AL and NL RBI king since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Yainer Diaz hits walk-off HR as sloppy Astros top Red Sox

Yainer Diaz belted his first career walk-off home run with one out in the ninth inning as the Houston Astros overcame an error-prone performance and claimed a 5-4 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 18

Diaz, Altuve Dingers Bring it Home for Framber Valdez. Astros Take Series in 2-0 Win Over ChiSox

The Astros take their tenth out of the last eleven games, stay four games out front in first in the AL West This recap is easy. In a game when the Astros

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 12

Yainer Diaz's homer lifts streaking Astros past Rays

Yainer Diaz's three-run homer to cap a four-run third inning helped the Houston Astros win their sixth straight game, topping the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Monday night in St.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12

Astros Extend Their Streak to Six Against the Rays, 6-1

Valdez shines behind Bregman and Diaz homers The Astros won their sixth straight, and as they did in Boston, did so with fine starting pitching and timely long balls.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 29

Has Yainer Diaz Saved the Astros?

Why are the Astros playing better without Kyle Tucker? Who needs Kyle Tucker? All kidding aside, before his leg injury, Kyle Tucker was the best hitter on the Astros.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 9

Hot Yainer Diaz, Astros seek sweep of Angels

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz makes it clear that his focus is calling a good game for whichever pitcher is on the mound for the club, but his struggles at the plate in the latter half of May were noticeable enough that his playing time could have been cut significantly.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 4

Yainer Diaz, Astros shoot for encore vs. Cardinals

Following a seven-game road trip during which Yainer Diaz went 2-for-16, Houston manager Joe Espada twice sat the catcher during the Astros' weekend series against the Minnesota Twins to give Diaz a reset.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / February 12, 2024

Rising stars for the Houston Astros

Here are three rising stars who will look to make an impact for the Astros in 2024.

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2023

Why Yainer Diaz should be the starting Astros catcher

Excellence at the plate has become a trend for Díaz lately, and he is making his case for why he should be Houston's starting catcher.

Astros fend off Rockies behind Diaz’s 2 HRs

Astros manager provides update on injured outfielder

Wander Franco, Kyle Tucker among those added to All-Star Game

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023

Houston Astros: Stock up, stock down

With a record of 41-34, the Houston Astros find themselves in second place in the American League West division, trailing the Texas Rangers by five and a half games. Here are a few Astros that have made the biggest leaps and some who have stumbled out the gate in 2023.

Framber Valdez shuts down Mets as Astros end slide

Cristian Javier leads Astros in rubber match vs. Mets

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Multiple 100-RBI seasons' quiz