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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 […]

The night of the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox clash wasn’t the best. Jarren Duran’s suspension lasts for two games without pay. The team from Massachusetts will surely lose depth. However, Alex Cora has bigger concerns when it comes to this type of behavior. The Red Sox are doing everything they can to ensure […]

When the calendar hits August, it brings a somber feeling to some as summer nears its conclusion. It also signals the start of crunch time around Major League Baseball as the schedule kicks into high gear and playoff races heat up. With only seven Mondays remaining in the 2024 MLB regular season, teams have few […]

The Houston Astros are in the midst of a playoff race in the American League West. They got some great news about their veteran ace Justin Verlander on Sunday after his first rehab start. Verlander has dealt with a neck injury but is set to make his return just in time to join the playoff […]

The Houston Astros hit the east coast to take on the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night. Below we will continue with our MLB odds series by handing out an Astros-Rays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Rays Projected Starters  Framber Valdez vs. Taj Bradley Framber Valdez (11-5) […]

The Houston Astros are in a dogfight for the American League West. As the team attempts to claw its way back into the playoffs for the eighth straight season, most eyes are on star outfielder Kyle Tucker’s uncertain return from injury. Astros’ relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has received less attention after undergoing offseason surgery. However, […]

Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve has been a vital presence for the club for several years. That continued on Friday, as he smacked a seventh-inning, game-tying two-run shot against the Boston Red Sox that turned the tide in an 8-4 victory. Astros manager Joe Espada sounded off about Altuve’s greatness, via MLB.com’s Molly Burkhardt. “There’s […]

The Houston Astros will continue their three-game series with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at Fenway Park. It’s a battle of two playoff contenders as we share our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Red Sox prediction and pick. Astros-Red Sox Projected Starters  Spencer Arrigheti vs. Josh Winckowski  Spencer Arrigheti (4-10) with a 5.33 […]

The Houston Astros are on the road to take on the Boston Red Sox Friday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Red Sox Projected Starters  Ronel Blanco vs. Tanner Houck Ronel Blanco (9-6) with […]

The Houston Astros just capped off a thrilling series against their in-state and division rival Texas Rangers with a 6-4 victory on Wednesday. But, the Astros accomplished something perhaps more important than just the individual victory, winning the season series. Wednesday’s win clinched Houston’s victory in the “Silver Boot Series.” After the game, the Astros […]

The Houston Astros are in the thick of a division race with the Seattle Mariners. The team reinforced its rotation when the Astros landed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi at the MLB trade deadline. Now Houston hopes to get Justin Verlander back from injury. Verlander hit the 15-day injured list on June 19th with neck stiffness […]

While the buzz around the franchise isn’t as palpable as in previous years, the Houston Astros remain a contending team that should not be overlooked. The Astros did not have a winning record until the last day of June, but a 33-22 record since the end of May has propelled Houston into another heated race […]

On Tuesday night, the Texas Rangers ran into a buzzsaw on the mound in Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez. Valdez was simply dominant, quieting the crowd in Globe Life Field as he tallied 26 outs without allowing a single base hit. Valdez was on the cusp of being just the fourth pitcher this season to […]