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The Houston Astros fell short of the ALCS this season for the first time since 2016. They have young talent and strong veterans to make another run at a third championship in 2025. But they improved dramatically after adding Yusei Kikuchi at the trade deadline. Now, Kikuchi is a free agent and the Astros may […]

The Houston Astros have an intriguing offseason ahead of them as they exited before the ALCS for the first time since before the 2017 season, and with Alex Bregman a free agent and the team’s payroll somewhat close to the luxury tax threshold, they are considering trading veteran reliever Ryan Pressly, according to Chandler Rome […]

The Houston Astros are in the thick of discussions to keep star third baseman Alex Bregman on their roster. Astros general manager Dana Brown is optimistic about the team’s chances. “I think we have a really good chance,” Brown remarked via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He is potentially hinting at the team’s […]

There is a new twist in longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman’s free agency. Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras, just provided an update about his client that could factor into his free agency decision at the General Manager Meetings in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday. According to Boras, Bregman had a bone chip removed from […]

The Houston Astros have a franchise cornerstone hitting free agency this offseason. Alex Bregman needs a new contract and the intention for both sides is to maintain their relationship. Astros general manager Dana Brown came to the GM Meetings with a positive update on the Alex Bregman contract discussion. Chandler Rome from The Athletic posted […]

The Houston Astros made the playoffs for the eighth-straight year in 2024. However, after getting bounced in the Wild Card round, the Astros are looking to add some reinforcements. Houston acquired outfielder Taylor Trammell in a trade with the New York Yankees, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. What the Astros gave up in return […]

The last time the New York Yankees played in the World Series was 15 seasons ago in 2009, when the beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. While that may not be a long time for most franchises, it is for the Yankees. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed the 15-year drought, and made sure […]

With a maximum of seven games remaining in the 2024 Major League Baseball season, MLB free agency is right around the corner. While Juan Soto will be the top prize on the market, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will also have his share of suitors. New York enters the offseason as the favorite to retain […]

For a moment it appeared that perhaps Clayton Kershaw had moved on from the Houston Astros’ previous sign-stealing cheating scandal. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher was recently asked which players are the best top of the batting order hitters he has faced. Kershaw was seemingly on the verge of giving Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman […]

Ahead of Game 5 of the NLCS, New York Mets star Francisco Lindor sat down with MLB legend Alex Rodriguez. However, “A-Rod” may not have expected a rough trip down memory lane. Lindor brought up the New York Yankees’ heartbreaking 2019 ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, via FOX Sports. Francisco Lindor: "I remember watching […]

The Houston Astros had a disappointing end to the season, crashing out of the postseason early after getting swept in the Wild Card round by the Detroit Tigers. However, it has now been revealed that one of their key players was dealing with a significant injury throughout the end of the regular season and their […]

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 […]