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The Houston Astros were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Thursday. Rhett Lowder pitched 6.1 innings of shutout baseball for Cincinnati while recording three strikeouts. Lowder addressed his performance against the current leaders of the American League West, via ESPN. “We knew they were an aggressive team,” the Reds rookie said. “I had to […]

The San Francisco Giants made a huge deal late Wednesday night by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman. The deal wipes out the final two years of Chapman’s current contract he signed with the Giants this past offseason and keeps him in San Francisco until 2030. While this […]

The Houston Astros, as things stand (despite their 12-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night), are well on their way to another AL West division crown, which would be their fourth consecutive and their seventh over the past eight seasons. But all season long, the Astros’ starting rotation has had to deal with […]

Hunter Brown and the Houston Astros continue interleague play as they face the Cincinnati Reds. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Reds prediction and pick. Astros-Reds Projected Starters  Hunter Brown vs. Rhett Lowder Hunter Brown (11-7) with a 3.55 ERA 1.29 WHIP Last Start: Brown went 6.2 innings in his last start, […]

The Houston Astros struggled to begin the 2024 season. Some people around the MLB world immediately began to wonder if this was the year Houston would start to lose momentum and struggle after their recent success. However, the Astros bounced back and now hold a comfortable 6.5-game lead in the American League West. Astros closer […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Reds prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros-Reds. The Houston Astros are going to be back in the playoffs. It’s not official or formally final, but it’s going to happen. We are seeing the Seattle Mariners completely unravel right now. The Mariners have […]

Justin Verlander has pitched in the majors for 19 seasons and at 41 years old, he knows when he has it and when he doesn’t. For a while on Monday, he didn’t. His AL West-leading Houston Astros lost 5-3 to the Cincinnati Reds, with Verlander putting his team in an early hole. The three-time Cy […]

Assuming they can hold off the Seattle Mariners, the Houston Astros will head back to the postseason in 2024. With Justin Verlander back on the mound and Kyle Tucker seemingly on his way back, Houston has the makings of another team that can make a deep run. The scary part is the Astros have so […]

The Houston Astros remain in the driver’s seat in the American League West with a comfortable six-game lead over the Seattle Mariners. On the other hand, the Astros have been hoping to get Kyle Tucker back from injury for the final month of the regular season. On Monday, a report came out that showed the […]

The Houston Astros (74-62) have a five-game lead in the American League West and are looking like the New York Yankees’ biggest obstacle to reaching the World Series. No, this is not the year 2017, 2019 or 2022. Despite a turbulent start, the 2024 version of this club is finding its top form at the […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was out of the lineup once again during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Bregman had previously attempted to play through his elbow injury but Astros manager Joe Espada said the issue is impacting the infielder’s swing, per Space City Home Network. “He’s sore,” Espada said before Saturday’s […]

The Houston Astros kicked off the series against the Kansas City Royals with a 6-3 victory on Thursday night. It snapped a streak of six consecutive wins for the Royals. The Royals had climbed to a tie for first in the American League Central after three straight wins over the Cleveland Guardians, but two losses […]

Team USA gymnast Simone Biles is proving she’s as versatile an athlete as it gets. Biles threw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game, then struck a pose for the cameras. Her pose is getting a perfect score from her Team USA coach, per Athlon Sports. Team USA coach Cecile Landi absolutely loved […]

The Houston Astros and their fans enjoyed a special treat on Friday night as 11-time Olympic gymnast medalist Simone Biles threw out the first pitch during their home game against the Kansas City Royals. Another viral video caught a moment when Astros catcher Jon Singleton giving her the ball back for her to sign. You […]

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles will be making her return to the baseball diamond on Friday night. The Houston Astros are honoring the Olympians from Space City and the gymnast will throw out the first pitch for the third time. .@Simone_Biles is taking the mound tomorrow at @MinuteMaidPark as she throws out the Ceremonial First […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the road to take on the Houston Astros on Friday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Royals-Astros Projected Starters  Seth Lugo vs. Framber Valdez Seth Lugo (14-8) with a […]

The Houston Astros lost starting right fielder Kyle Tucker to a shin injury in early June. During his near three-month absence from the lineup the Astros have been uncertain about a return timeline for Tucker. However, the latest injury update is encouraging. Tucker said he’s been able to do light running on the bases as […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward may be the first player in history to get cut right after hitting a pinch-hit homer. However, the 35-year-old is looking forward to his new opportunity with the Houston Astros. Heyward admitted that the last few days have been a whirlwind, via The Houston Chronicle’s Matthew Kawahara. “I […]

Yordan Alvarez hits dingers. The Houston Astros slugger is putting together yet another great season, his third straight with an All-Star nomination. And, following a brief injury-caused absence, he may have just put on his signature performance of his 2024 regular season. In a dominant win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Alvarez smacked three home runs […]

The Kansas City Royals have been on an impressive run to put themselves at the top of the American League Central. They trailed the Cleveland Guardians by ten games at one point, but now it looks like nothing will slow them down in their pursuit of the division crown. The Houston Astros did the same […]

The Houston Astros made what many believed to be an inevitable roster decision after Wednesday’s 10-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. With former Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward reportedly set to join the Astros, Houston needed to make some room in what is now a crowded outfield. Chas McCormick is the odd man out and has […]

With fans expecting Houston Astros star Kyle Tucker making a return in September as said by general manger Dana Brown, there still is not an official return date. However, Astros manager Joe Espada spoke about an encouraging update regarding Tucker’s injury which is a shin contusion that he suffered in early June fouling a ball […]

The game of baseball is a game of key moments. One mistake pitch might be all that separates a team from a win or a loss. On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros, in Justin Verlander’s second start back in his return from the injured list, may have encountered a different fate had it not been […]

The Houston Astros visit the Philadelphia Phillies in what could be a World Series preview Wednesday evening. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Phillies Projected Starters  Spencer Arrighetti vs. Taijuan Walker Spencer Arrighetti (6-11) with a 4.94 […]

The Houston Astros seem poised for a return to the MLB postseason. After a miserable first month in which Houston went 10-19, the Astros have battled back as they seek their eighth straight trip to the ALCS and a third World Series title in franchise history. To get there, they’ll have to hold off the […]

Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward is reportedly close to signing a contract with the Houston Astros after getting designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He has not played up to his expectations in 2024 but Heyward enjoyed a quality 2023 season in LA. Heyward would have been a fit […]

Will Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman receive much attention in MLB free agency during the upcoming offseason? Bregman isn’t playing at an All-Star level in 2024. Additionally, Bregman is dealing with an elbow injury concern. An anonymous general manager recently gave Bregman’s free agency a boost, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “He would completely […]

We’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick as we continue coverage for this next interleague matchup between divisional leaders. The Houston Astros will continue their three-game series visiting the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Astros-Phillies prediction and pick. Astros-Phillies Projected Starters  Justin Verlander (RHP) vs. […]

Great plays are sometimes painful. Take for example what happened to Houston Astros outfielder Mauricio Dubon on Sunday night during a series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. With Houston leading by two runs in the seventh inning, Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias made contact with a ball that he sent deep into […]

The Houston Astros will begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at Citizens Bank Park. It’s a potential World Series preview as we share our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Phillies prediction and pick. Astros-Phillies Projected Starters  Ronel Blanco vs. Zack Wheeler  Ronel Blanco (9-6) with a 3.14 ERA … Last […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros-Orioles. If the Baltimore Orioles do win the American League East Division championship in 2024, they will look back on these past two games against the Houston Astros — the most consistent team in the American […]

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was forced to miss Friday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles due to neck pain. After taking some pregame swings the following day, the pain persisted and Alvarez was held out of Saturday’s game as well. “He’s still a bit uncomfortable in that area. He wasn’t available,” Astros manager Joe Espada […]

Two members of the Houston Astros are defending a decision the team made that resulted in disaster. Manager Joe Espada and infielder Jose Altuve think a pitch that led to a grand slam for the Baltimore Orioles Friday was the right call. Houston’s Bryan Abreu delivered a fastball that was just above the strike zone […]

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is somewhat frustrated about a neck injury that’s kept him from producing for the team. Alvarez is opening up about the struggle that comes with being hurt. “I want to feel great. I don’t unfortunately. I woke up with some pain in my neck and it goes down a little […]

The Houston Astros will continue their four-game series with the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Camden Yards. It’s a potential American League Championship preview as we share our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick. Astros-Orioles Projected Starters  Framber Valdez vs. Albert Suarez  Framber Valdez (13-5) with a 3.20 ERA Last Start: […]

There is no doubt that rookie Spencer Arrighetti has been struggling in multiple parts of the year, with even Houston Astros manager Joe Espada addressing the rough outings. However, instead of Arrighetti throwing seven earned runs like he did against the Kansas City Royals in his first start back in April, he was virtually flawless […]

Hunter Brown heads to the mound for the Houston Astros as they face the Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick. Astros-Orioles Projected Starters  Hunter Brown vs. Cade Povich Hunter Brown (11-7) with a 3.82 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP Last Start: Brown went seven innings in […]

With Alex Bregman battling an elbow injury, the Houston Astros are considering a plan to help him return to the field soon, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “The Astros will expose Alex Bregman to first base soon in hopes that they can get him playing somewhere defensively, Joe Espada said. It is a possibility […]

It was an exciting time when Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander got his return date as he finally made it Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, though it ended in a loss, 4-1. He would speak after the game in his first start since June 9 where he was suffering from stiffness in his neck, […]