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The Minnesota Twins came out on Sunday and put their best foot forward in Game 2 of the ALDS, beating the Houston Astros 6-2. While the offense certainly did their part, most notably Carlos Correa, so did the pitching staff. Pablo Lopez threw an absolute gem and carved up a strong Astros lineup. Following the […]

The Minnesota Twins will meet the Houston Astros for Game  2 of the American League Division Series. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Twins-Astros Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Astros defeated the Twins 6-4 in Game 1 of the ALDS. Now, they have a […]

There have been signs throughout the 2023 season that the Houston Astros’ empire could tumble this October. Suspect pitching, inconsistency in the bottom part of the lineup and emerging competition all portended the possibility of  the reigning World Series champions missing the MLB playoffs entirely. And yet, here we are. The Astros rallied to win […]

The Houston Astros are taking on the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS, which means Carlos Correa will get to face his former team. Correa cemented himself as a star in Houston and later ended up signing with the Twins. Jose Altuve commented on playing against the former Astros star in the MLB playoffs, per Ari […]

The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros will battle in the ALDS as the MLB playoffs continue on. The Twins are set to turn to a surprise starting pitcher for Game 1, as Bailey Ober will draw the outing, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Ober wasn’t aware he would be starting until Friday. He commented on […]

The Minnesota Twins begin the ALDS on the road as they take on the Houston Astros for game one. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Twins-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays in […]

Who would have thought the Houston Astros would finish second in the American League race? Critical losses to teams like the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics were alarming signs that caused the Astros to slide as far as the third-ranked franchise in the AL West race. Entering the final week of the regular season, […]

For months, it has been predetermined that the Minnesota Twins would be the most uninteresting and least intimidating team in the 2023 MLB playoffs. They would only be a continued source of pain for local fans, and a source of laughter for the many cynical neutral baseball fans who relish an incomprehensible losing streak. That […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 World Series, and after another impressive regular-season campaign, the team is back in the postseason with championship aspirations. Houston finished the regular season with a 90-72 record, and they won the AL West division, which secured them a bye in the first round of the […]

The Houston Astros are gearing up for yet another postseason run after another impressive regular-season campaign. The Astros finished the season with a 90-72 record, and they ended up on top of the AL West division. Houston defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series last year, and they are trying to defend their title […]

The Minnesota Twins record losing streak is over. The team had lost 18 straight postseason games, an all-time record in major American professional sports. The streak was a big monkey on the team’s back, and now, after winning their Wild Card Series, the team has the momentum and the confidence to make a run in […]

The Houston Astros now know their opponent in the ALDS: The Minnesota Twins. And with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at Minute Maid Park, Dusty Baker has announced his starter for the series opener. By no surprise, it’s reigning Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, who will actually make history when he toes the mound. Via […]

The Texas Rangers lost out on winning an AL West title they had a firm grip on but they are going back to the postseason for the first time since 2016. General manager Chris Young is proud of his team, even if they dropped too many games they should have won and allowed the Houston […]

We have reached game 162 of 162 on the 2023 MLB season, and while we know which 12 teams will be in the upcoming playoffs, there’s still some seeding battles that need to be resolved. So with games set to begin shortly, let’s take a look at all the different playoff seeding scenarios that could […]

The tension is palpable. You could feel the excitement in the air. The wait for October baseball is nearly over. But before we willingly dive head first into all of the MLB playoffs madness, there is still some business to take care of in the final days of the regular season. Aside from a razor-tight […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hosting the Houston Astros to close out the 2023 season. Despite the teams facing each other on Saturday, there are scenarios where both ball clubs could end up celebrating a postseason berth, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Champagne for everyone: It’s possible the Arizona #Dbacks and Houston #Astros could […]

The Houston Astros made a rather surprising starting pitcher change on Friday ahead of their crucial showdown with the Arizona Diamondbacks, opting to field Jose Urquidy in place of rookie JP France. France was supposed to start in the contest but was a late scratch due to family emergency, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. […]

The regular season is winding down which means the MLB playoffs are right around the corner. The standings are changing by the day, especially in the AL and NL Wild Card races. Although many division races are already decided, there is still a lot at play heading into the final weekend of the season. Without […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for today’s slate of MLB action as we head West for an Interleague matchup between two teams heading towards the Postseason. The Houston Astros (87-72) will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (84-75) for a heated matchup. Check out our MLB odds series for our Astros-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. […]

Major League Baseball is investigating a shouting match between Houston Astros reliever Hector Neris and Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez. A bench-clearing incident involving Neris and Rodriguez ensued in the Astros’ 8-3 win on Wednesday. Hector Neris allegedly used a homophobic slur when he confronted Julio Rodriguez. Neris denied the allegations, per The Athletic’s Chandler […]

The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are in the thick of a super tight playoff race as the 2023 season comes down to the wire. The tensions got really hot in their latest game as the benches emptied following a kerfuffle between Hector Neris and Julio Rodriguez. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Neris […]

After over a week of absence, it appears that Michael Brantley is on track to finally make an appearance on the field in Wednesday night’s crucial series-finale matchup between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners. Brantley, who last saw action on Sep. 17 against the Kansas City Royals on the road, has missed seven […]

The Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners. Our MLB odds series has our Astros Mariners prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros Mariners. The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners have split the first two games of their showdown series in Seattle. This leaves Houston half a game ahead of the Mariners for […]

The Houston Astros are in the middle of a wild playoff battle out in the American League West, and after their 6-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, they are holding on for dear life. Houston got off to an awful start in this game thanks to a throwing error from Jose Altuve, […]

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that outfielder Chas McCormick suffered a left side or lower back contusion in Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, and that he is unsure if he will be able to play in the series finale on Wednesday, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. However, Chas McCormick said after […]

The Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners. Our MLB odds series has our Astros Mariners prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros Mariners. The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners took the field Monday night in Seattle with their staff aces on the bump. Justin Verlander the call for the Astros, while Luis […]

The Houston Astros picked up a huge 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday in the first game of a crucial three-game series, and Justin Verlander stepped up by throwing for eight innings while giving up one earned run, and Verlander spoke about his outing amid what he says has been a tough season […]

There are six games left in the Houston Astros’ season, with three coming against the Seattle Mariners this week. Longtime star Justin Verlander was expected to take the mound tonight against Dominican hurler Luis Castillo of the Mariners. The Astros still have a chance to clinch a playoff berth, making Monday’s game in Seattle especially […]

The Houston Astros square off with the Seattle Mariners for the start of a massive three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Mariners prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Astros are in a very tight divisional and […]

There are only seven games remaining on the schedule of the Houston Astros, but they have yet to lock up a seat in the 2023 MLB playoffs. Still engaged in a tight race to the top of the American League West division against the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners, the Astros did not do […]

The Houston Astros are currently preparing for the playoffs. First, however, they need to secure a postseason spot. Houston is locked in a tight battle for the American League West and AL Wild Card. The Astros would obviously love to win the AL West title and clinch a first-round bye. If they are able to […]

The Baltimore Orioles will try and sweep the three-game series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make an Orioles-Astros prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Orioles defeated the Astros 9-5. Now, they hope to finish the sweep. Things started well for […]

After an offensive shootout taking place on Monday resulting in an 8-7 Orioles win, Baltimore and Houston will face off for the second consecutive night in a battle between two American League titans. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Orioles-Astros prediction and pick will be revealed. Currently with the best record in the […]

The Houston Astros are currently locked in a tight battle with the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners for AL West supremacy. However, at the moment, the top of the AL West is lava, with the three contending teams not exactly playing convincing baseball over the past few weeks. The Astros, in particular, are coming off […]

Who’s ready for a big time Monday evening matchup between a pair of American League powerhouses? The AL-best Baltimore Orioles will head south to clash with the Houston Astros on the diamond. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Orioles-Astros prediction and pick will be revealed. Coming into this one, the Orioles sport a […]

Alex Bregman is a star infielder for the Houston Astros, toggling between third base and shortstop. He is a two time All-Star who has helped guide the Astros to two World Series wins. Bregman’s rise to true MLB stardom began in 2017, when won gold with the United States at the 2017 World Baseball Classic […]

The 2023 AL West race is going down to the wire. The Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners are neck-and-neck in pursuit of the division crown. The Astros are favored to win the AL West, and they could potentially pull away from the Rangers and Mariners if one Houston player finally meets his preseason […]

The Oakland Athletics are on the road trying to complete the sweep over the Houston Astros. Below we are going to continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Athletics-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Athletics have played very well during this series. […]

The Houston Astros caught a stray from Baker Mayfield after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Mayfield randomly shaded the Astros after being asked about potentially picking up signals from the Vikings during the game. “I’m a Texas Rangers fan, not a Houston Astros fan,” Mayfield stated, via Greg Auman […]