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The Houston Astros are doing their thing. They thumped the Texas Rangers on their own home field by a score of 14-1 to further exacerbate their opponents’ freefall down the standings and push up their own lead in the AL West. Jose Altuve provided some of the biggest fireworks of the evening, giving himself a […]

In a stunning display of power hitting, Jose Altuve has etched his name into the record books as the first player in Houston Astros history to blast five home runs in a two-game span. The diminutive second baseman achieved this incredible feat during a recent series against the Texas Rangers, leaving fans and baseball enthusiasts […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has made yet another piece of MLB history to add to his elite body of work. During the Astros’ Tuesday game against the Texas Rangers, Altuve got off to a red-hot start, hitting three home runs in the first three innings of the game, bringing his overall total to four […]

The battle for the AL West division is officially on the line as the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers go head-to-head for all the marbles! Join us for our MLB odds series where our Astros-Rangers prediction and pick will be unveiled. The Houston Astros were swept by the New York Yankees over the weekend […]

Perhaps a trip outside Minute Maid Park is all the Houston Astros need to get back to their winning ways. Following a painful sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees at home, the Astros made a successful return in the win column by clobbering the Texas Rangers in Arlington Monday night, 13-6. Powering […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers in convincing fashion on Monday. Houston won 13-6 and made a statement as both teams battle for the AL West title. However, Houston was also dealt a concerning injury. Key reliever Ryne Stanek was carted off the field after suffering an apparent ankle injury. Manager Dusty Baker provided […]

The New York Yankees are winning. It might prove to be too little and too late for the Bronx Bombers, but at least they are not losing in bunches these days. In fact, they just swept the defending and reigning World Series champions in a three-game set at Minute Maid Park, with the Yankees taking […]

It is an AL West battle as the Houston Astros face the Texas Rangers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Rangers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Astros come into the game after being swept over the weekend by the Yankees. The Yankees dominated Astros pitching at the plate, and the […]

Coming into their three-game series against the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros had to be feeling good. They were coming off of a successful five-game road winning streak. The Yankees, meanwhile have been on the downturn as of late, falling below .500. Plus, Houston has almost always played well against New York throughout the […]

For the longest time, the Houston Astros were the New York Yankees’ kryptonite. It seemed like the Texas-based team always had a way of dealing with the pinstripes, whether it was the playoffs or the regular season. This year, though, thanks to an infusion of youth to the lineup, the Yankees have done something they […]

The Houston Astros have a bit of a rotation going on in center field between Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers and Mauricio Dubon, and manager Dusty Baker explained how he is deciding who takes the field in center each night. “Depends on what I need,” Dusty Baker said, via Adam Spolane of SportsRadio610. “If you need […]

The New York Yankees are on the road trying to complete the sweep against the Houston Astros. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Yankees-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Yankees have won the first two games of this […]

New York Yankees rookie outfielder Jasson Dominguez might have just been getting out of diapers when Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander began his Hall of Fame-worthy career in 2006. Friday night, he was taking him yard in his first MLB at-bat. Verlander has seen and accomplished enough to not be embarrassed by such a […]

Jasson Dominguez impressed in his MLB debut to say the least. The New York Yankees highly-regarded prospect crushed a home run off Houston Astros star pitcher Justin Verlander in his first ever MLB at-bat. Yankees manager Aaron Boone commented on Dominguez’s electric debut after New York’s 6-2 road victory Friday night. “You can’t help but […]

Welcome to the big leagues Jasson Dominguez. “The Martian” was just called up earlier this week and on Friday, was in the New York Yankees’ starting lineup in their series opener against the Houston Astros. And with one on in the top of the first, Dominguez stepped up and took Justin Verlander deep on the […]

After a slow start, the Houston Astros have slowly clawed away at the Texas Rangers’ lead at the top of the AL West. Houston is currently at a season-best 19 games over .500 and the Astros are tied for the lead at the top of the division for the first time since the season commenced. […]

Ryan Pressly and the Houston Astros are feeling unstoppable at the moment. After losing three games in a row, including in back-to-back contests to the Boston Red Sox last week, the Astros got up and turned things around right away, as they are now on a five-game undefeated run. They scored the perfect revenge against […]

The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep at Fenway Park. It was the first time the Astros have ever been on the high side of a sweep in that stadium. It was also the Red Sox’ fourth straight loss and seventh out of 10 games. Wednesday’s […]

The Houston Astros aim for a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox this afternoon. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Red Sox prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. After winning 13-5 over the Red Sox in game one of the series, the Astros took game two as well. Alex Bregman and […]

The Houston Astros reinstated OF Michael Brantley from the injured list Tuesday, the team announced. Brantley’s return comes at the perfect time, as Houston is currently battling for the American League West with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. OF Corey Julks was optioned to Triple-A and RHP Jake Cousins was designated for assignment in […]

Two teams fighting for playoff spots collide as the Houston Astros face the Boston Red Sox. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Red Sox prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Yesterday was pure domination for the Astros. They won 13-5 over the Red Sox. The Red Sox did take an early lead […]

Jose Altuve hit his way into the Houston Astros history books with the team’s first cycle in a decade. He drove in four runs and scored four of his own as Houston demolished the Boston Red Sox by a score of 13-5. Altuve capped off his historic performance with a towering home run over the […]

As the Houston Astros look to clinch a postseason berth, Jose Altuve has been at the front and center of the team’s success. In the midst of their playoff push, Altuve accomplished a feat against the Red Sox that hasn’t been done by an Astros player in a decade. With his eighth inning home run, […]

Although Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros (74-58) have their eyes firmly fixed on the present, the 40-year-old ace made sure to honor a big part of his past in Sunday’s road win against the Detroit Tigers. Verlander and former teammate and fellow future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera exchanged a show of respect before […]

The Houston Astros are on the road to take on the Boston Red Sox for the start of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Red Sox prediction and pick. Capped off by a Red Sox blowout victory, the Astros and Red Sox split their […]

The MLB regular season is winding down as there is just over a month remaining before the playoffs begin. It’s a crucial part of the year and the race for the postseason is heating up in both the American League and the National League. One team that is the hunt for an AL wild card […]

Following years of strategic tanking, the Houston Astros had the best farm system in baseball in the early to mid-2010s. A stretch of four World Series appearances (and two victories) in six seasons has depleted the Houston minor league system, as the Astros either called up or traded away their best prospects in pursuit of […]

The Houston Astros look to get back to winning today as they face the Detroit Tigers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Astros come in off splitting a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox, but the sting of last night may be a […]

Once a rather ho-hum affair, the American League Wild Card race has become just as exciting and riveting as the free-for-all that is taking place in the National League. Perhaps even more so, when considering the caliber of teams vying for the last couple of spots in the MLB playoffs. There is a legitimate possibility […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently in a crucial part of their season as they are right in the thick of the American League wild card race. The Red Sox are 3.5 games back of the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners for the final wild card spot, and every game is crucial, especially when those […]

Houston Astros fans who were hoping to see Michael Brantley during the stretch run toward the playoffs may not get their wish. Astros manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that Brantley is “not physically there yet” and will remain in the minors as he rehabs his shoulder, according to Brian McTaggart. “He’s not ready and I […]

The Houston Astros made corresponding moves involving two pitchers on Thursday, recalling Brandon Bielek while sending down Seth Martinez, according to Julia Morales. This is Bielek’s third time being called up by the Astros this season. He has a 3.74 ERA in 14 games (13 starts), tossing two quality starts for Houston. He pitched very […]

The Boston Red Sox are going for the four game series split as they take on the Houston Astros. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Sox are batting .268 in […]

The Houston Astros have activated Jose Abreu from the 10-day IL, according to the team. Jose Abreu will return to the lineup Wednesday night for the Astros’ game against the Boston Red Sox. In order to make room for Abreu on the roster, Houston sent David Hensley back to Triple-A. Abreu is set to make […]

The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros square off as the Astros try to win a series Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game, The Red Sox have hit .284 in […]

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander did not have any time for Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s complaints. On Tuesday night, Verlander was mistakenly given a Spanish version of a PitchCom device by the Astros. During the ensuing delay, Alex Cora walked out to chat with the umpires, saying “You shook him off five times,” […]

Now that Monday is finally over, who’s ready for some prime-time Tuesday night MLB action? In this edition, the Boston Red Sox will look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they head to Houston to take on the Astros. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick will be […]

The Boston Red Sox have a winning record on the season in hot pursuit of the American League East pennant. Alex Cora’s team remained eleven games out of first place in a tightly contested game against the Houston Astros on Monday night. The team has at least four major concerns heading down the stretch of […]

The Seattle Mariners have emerged as one of the hottest teams in baseball, boasting not only one of the best records in the AL, but also the best record in the entirety of baseball since the start of the second half of the season. Reflecting back on the opening month of play, the Mariners averaged […]