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The Houston Astros bid to return to the World Series was cut short after the team was brutally swept by the Detroit Tigers in the wild card round of the playoffs. The Astros did not play well in the series, and there is plenty of blame to go around. From superstar hitters and World Series […]

Following a bitter playoff exit in the Wild Card series, the Houston Astros face significant roster challenges this offseason. With the probable departures of star and fan favorite Alex Bregman and future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, the Astros must proactively address these gaps to maintain their competitive edge. They also need to address a […]

The Houston Astros are out of the playoffs before the ALCS for the first time since 2016. They were swept by the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card Series, ending their incredible streak. Now, the Astros have a massive off-season ahead of them. How should Alex Bregman, Yusei Kikuchi, and Pete Alonso factor into their […]

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch led his team to the postseason despite being counted out early in the year. The Tigers were even sellers before the MLB trade deadline, and ace Tarik Skubal was mentioned in trade rumors. However, the Tigers found their groove in the second half of the season and ended up upsetting […]

Houston Astros star Alex Bregman is set to enter free agency following the team’s postseason defeat. Jose Altuve has made it clear that he wants the Astros to re-sign the infielder. Astros manager Joe Espada echoed a similar sentiment on Thursday. “I’ve talked a lot about how much I love the individual, the human,” Espada […]

On Wednesday, the Houston Astros became the first team eliminated from the postseason, allowing four runs in the eighth inning to turn a 2-1 lead into a 5-2 loss against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card series. This loss marks the team’s seventh consecutive home playoff defeat and the first […]

After getting swept in two games by the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card, the Houston Astros could experience a major shakeup. Third baseman Alex Bregman is a pending free agent, and Jose Altuve is nervous about it. Altuve sounded off about Bregman’s future, via The Athletic’s Chandler Rome. “In my mind, there is […]

The Houston Astros are coming off a tough defeat to the Detroit Lions in the American League Wild Card series. Houston lost Game 1 3-1 and hoped to even things up on Wednesday. However, the Tigers continued their stout performance and handed the Astros a 5-2 Game 2 loss, which ended their postseason run. Many […]

The Detroit Tigers season will continue as the team has advanced to the Division Series. After the Tigers made an improbable run to the playoffs, Detroit beat the Houston Astros 2-0 in the Wild Card round. The team will move on to face the American League’s number two seed the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. The […]

As the Houston Astros gear up for a critical Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers, all eyes are on Hunter Brown, the hometown hero poised to make a significant impact. Born and raised in Detroit, Brown’s journey from the local Wayne State University to the major leagues has been […]

As the Houston Astros began their playoff journey in the Wild Card round against the Detroit Tigers, Framber Valdez was the first one on the mound. However, Valdez didn’t give the Astros a performance worthy of ace status. The left-hander lasted just 4.1 innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs as Houston fell 3-1. […]

The Detorit Tigers look to close out the series as they face the Houston Astros. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Astros Game 2 prediction and pick. Tigers-Astros Game 2 Projected Starters  Tyler Holton vs. Hunter Brown Tyler Holton (7-2) with a 2.19 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP Last Start: Holton will […]

The Houston Astros are in an unusual place; facing elimination before the American League Championship Series. They lost on Tuesday to the Detroit Tigers 3-1 despite a solid start from ace Framber Valdez. Now, Joe Espada is starting Hunter Brown for the Astros as they look to take down the Tigers on Wednesday. Evan Woodberry […]

The MLB playoffs are here and the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros will get it all started on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 ET/1:30 CT. Both of these teams are coming into this series in very different boats as the Astros have made the ALCS seven straight years, and the Tigers are making their first playoff […]

The Houston Astros begin their playoff run with a Wild Card matchup against the Detroit Tigers. As the Astros begin the series, Houston is preparing to bring some massive pop back into their lineup. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is in the lineup for Game 1, via Chandler Role of The Athletic. He is batting second […]

The Houston Astros are gearing up for a Wild Card playoff matchup against the Detroit Tigers. However, the Astros will be without Justin Verlander. Houston has left Verlander off of their Wild Card roster, via Robert Murray of FanSided. While he will be eligible to pitch in further series should the Astros advance, Verlander will […]

How many people expected the Detroit Tigers to be here? If you’re raising your hand, you’re probably lying because almost no one thought the Tigers would be in the playoff race let alone in the dance. With the 2024 MLB playoffs a day away, Detroit is gearing up for its first playoff series in 10 […]

The Detroit Tigers will begin a best-of-3 wildcard series with the Houston Astros on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. There will be a problem in Houston as we share our MLB odds series and make a Tigers-Astros prediction and pick. Tigers-Astros Game 1 Projected Starters  Tarik Skubal vs. Framber Valdez Tarik Skubal (18-4) with a […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Guardians prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros Guardians. The Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros are preparing for the American League playoffs. They could meet in the American League Division Series, but Cleveland has its spot booked while Houston has to win a […]

The New York Yankees have the best record in the American League this year. Yet despite their regular season success, some MLB insiders still believe the Houston Astros, not the Yankees, are the team to beat in the AL playoffs. While Yankees fans no doubt bristle at the notion of Houston having the postseason advantage, […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday night. Both teams are already headed to the playoffs, but Houston still wants to end the regular season on a high note. Astros future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander led the way in the victory, turning in six innings of three run baseball while striking […]

Aside from scouting a potential postseason opponent, the Houston Astros have no reason to emotionally invest in their last two 2024 regular season games against the Cleveland Guardians. They have the No. 3 seed in the American League secured and will duke it out with either the Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals in the […]

The Houston Astros will continue their three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. It’s a potential American League Divisional Series preview as we share our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Guardians prediction and pick. Astros-Guardians Projected Starters  Justin Verlander vs. Ben Lively  Justin Verlander (4-6) with a 5.55 ERA Last Start: Verlander struggled […]

It looked as if the Seattle Mariners were finally going to snatch the American League West throne from the Houston Astros early in the 2024 campaign, but with the regular season nearly over, it is clear that both teams lived up to their reputations. The Stros officially claimed their fourth straight divisional championship on Tuesday, […]

The Houston Astros take on the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night to begin an important series. Check out our MLB odds series as we give you an Astros-Guardians prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Guardians Projected Starters  Ronel Blanco vs. Joey Cantillo Ronel Blanco (12-6) with a […]

The New York Yankees are in the process of clinching the AL East, which they should be able to do barring an epic collapse, so many fans are looking ahead to the postseason where the team is expected to be a contender. But some aren’t buying the Yankees hype, especially with the AL West champion […]

In what might be his final regular season game in Houston as an Astro, Alex Bregman received a special tribute from the team and fans. During Wednesday’s game, Bregman was substituted for a defensive replacement in the fourth inning, giving the Houston Astros crowd at Minute Maid Park the opportunity to give him a standing […]

The Houston Astros have clinched the American League West division for the fourth consecutive season and the seventh time in the last eight years. While Houston closes out the regular season and prepares for the playoffs, the team is dealing with a significant loss. Astros’ All-Star Yordan Alvarez suffered a right knee contusion sliding into […]

There was a familiar scene inside Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night as the Houston Astros won their seventh AL West title in the past eight seasons. Fittingly, the clinching game was against the Seattle Mariners whom the Astros were chasing for much of the season after Houston’s abysmal start. The Astros trailed the Mariners […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the road to take on the Houston Astros on Wednesday evening. Check out our MLB odds series as we give you a Mariners-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Mariners-Astros Projected Starters  George Kirby vs. Yusei Kikuchi George Kirby (13-11) with a […]

The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, keeping the American League West in the balance. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez did not play in the game with a knee injury, raising fans’ concern levels. Less than 48 hours after the injury, Alvarez is already reporting progress, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. […]

Framber Valdez heads to the mound for the Houston Astros as they face the Seattle Mariners. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Astros prediction and pick. Mariners-Astros Projected Starters  Logan Gilbert vs. Framber Valdez Logan Gilbert (8-11) with a 3.24 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP Last Start: Gilbert went 5.1 innings in […]

Houston Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez left Sunday’s 9-8 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after sliding hard into second base in the third inning with what the team described as a “knee contusion.” The Astros got some more clarity on how serious Alvarez’ injury is ahead of Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Manager Joe […]

The Seattle Mariners will begin a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Monday at Minute Maid Park. Six games are left in the season as we share our MLB odds series and make a Mariners-Astros prediction and pick. Mariners-Astros Projected Starters  Bryce Miller vs. Hunter Brown Bryce Miller (11-8) with a 3.06 ERA Last […]

A hard slide into second base forced Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels because of a right knee contusion. Upon hitting a double in the third inning, Alvarez slid hard into second to beat the throw and immediately began to favor his knee. There was no contact […]

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels meet for their fourth series of the season in a matchup that the Astros have dominated. The Astros have won eight of the last ten meetings and five consecutive, including two victories to begin this series. The Angels have lost eight of their last ten games, with the […]

Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels in game two of their series with the Astros on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Astros prediction and pick. Angels-Astros Projected Starters  Tyler Anderson vs. Justin Verlander Tyler Anderson (10-13) with a 3.60 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP Last Start: Tyler […]

Every championship team has obstacles to go through. Most of them are not self-inflicted, but internal flaws can lead to the downfall of a contending team. The MLB playoffs are not for the weak. Only those who can remain consistent will win titles. The Houston Astros know a lot about that. The Astros are the […]

The Houston Astros built their dynasty around a core of players who dug them out of a lengthy rebuild. Namely, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman have been integral to Houston’s success over the past decade. Both are multi-time All-Stars who will go down as all-time Astros. While Altuve is set to be an Astro for […]