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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, […]

The Houston Astros have made seven straight American League Championship Series and are looking for an eighth. They are putting together another division-winning season after a rough start and are poised for a deep playoff run. The Cubs, on the other hand, are set to miss the playoffs again. The designated bullpen arm Hector Neris […]

The Houston Astros are on the road to take on the Baltimore Orioles Thursday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Orioles Projected Starters  Spencer Arrighetti vs. Corbin Burnes Spencer Arrighetti (5-11) with a 5.20 […]

Houston Astros fans have been waiting to see the return of star Kyle Tucker as he has missed the majority of the summer with a shin contusion, caused by hitting a foul ball off the injured area in early June. While there has not been a set time table for his return, there was finally […]

The Houston Astros are in command of the American League West, leading by 5.0 games. They’re trying to establish their place in the playoff picture and are hoping they can heal up by the time October comes around. Alex Bregman is nearing his return, Justin Verlander is making his first start since early June and […]

In dire need of some outfield reinforcements, the Houston Astros, on Tuesday, picked up Ben Gamel from the New York Mets off of waivers, as announced by the team’s official account on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Astros made space for Gamel on the 40-man roster by transferring starting pitcher J.P. France to the […]

The Houston Astros have been without one of their best players for the past few days, with third baseman Alex Bregman nursing an elbow injury. However, the Astros just got a positive update on when they may see Bregman back in the lineup. Speaking before Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, Astros manager Joe […]

Justin Verlander is scheduled to return to the mound for the Houston Astros as they face the Boston Red Sox. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. Red Sox-Astros Projected Starters  Cooper Criswell vs. Justin Verlander Cooper Criswell (5-4) with a 4.56 ERA and 1.36 WHIP Last […]

We’re back again with our MLB betting predictions and picks as we head to the American League for this matchup of teams firmly in the Postseason hunt. The Boston Red Sox will visit the Houston Astros for the second game of their current three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a […]

The Boston Red Sox will begin a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Monday at Minute Maid Park. We’re in the Long Star State, sharing our MLB odds series and making a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick for this Monday tilt. Red Sox-Astros Projected Starters  Tanner Houck vs. Yusei Kukuchi Tanner Houck (8-8) with […]

The Houston Astros are a step closer to getting their veteran ace back. Hurler Justin Verlander is set to return from injury on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox if he feels good enough, per Julia Morales of Space City Home Network. The future Hall of Famer is working out his arm in the Astros […]

Injuries are accumulating for the Houston Astros, with a key member of the pitching staff set to be out indefinitely. RHP Ryan Pressly is the latest to hit the 15-day injured list because of a lower back injury. It’s unclear how the injury occurred. However, manager Joe Espada sounded relatively optimistic when speaking of Pressly […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s MLB slate as we head to the American League for this next matchup. The Chicago White Sox will take on the Houston Astros for the second game of their current three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a White Sox-Astros prediction […]

The Houston Astros may soon have Justin Verlander back in the lineup after a positive update from his minor-league rehab start on Thursday. The hard-throwing 41-year-old tossed 57 pitches in four innings for the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Astros’ Double-A affiliate. Verlander has been away from the team for nearly two months because of a […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will not play on Friday due to an elbow injury, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Bregman is reportedly dealing with swelling in the back of his elbow. Bregman later provided an update, via Rome. “Alex Bregman said he had an MRI that showed no structural damage in his […]

After a slow start to the season, the Houston Astros have rallied back and now lead the AL West with their 65-55 record. As the Astros look to retain their playoff positioning, Houston has turned to one of their most powerful prospects. Shay Whitcomb is getting called up to the major leagues, via Ari Alexander […]

The Houston Astros will try to pad their lead in the American League West by sweeping the Chicago White Sox in this series at Minute Maid Park. The White Sox could challenge the 2003 Detroit Tigers for the worst record of the 164-game schedule era, as they are 14 wins short of the Tigers with […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander is getting closer to returning from injury. He will reportedly make his second rehab start on Tuesday, per ESPN and The Associated Press. The 41-year-old has been limited to only 10 starts in 2024 as he deals with neck stiffness. He has pitched to a 3.95 ERA during that […]

The Houston Astros will send Ronely Blanco to the mound as they face the Tampa Bay Rays.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Rays prediction and pick. Astros-Rays Projected Starters  Ronel Blanco vs. Zack Littell Ronel Blanco (9-6) with a 3.02 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP Last Start: Blanco went four […]

Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez is one of the premier power hitters in baseball. He made headlines before the game even started on Tuesday night, hitting a moonshot in batting practice that broke the scoreboard in Tampa Bay. Astros star Yordan Alvarez broke the Rays scoreboard during warmups 😳⚾️ (via @brianmctaggart) pic.twitter.com/uEt9RsJQxx — ClutchPoints […]

The Houston Astros are on the road to take on the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Rays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Rays Projected Starters  Yusei Kikuchi vs. Shane Baz Yusei Kikuchi (5-9) with […]