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The Oakland Athletics (10-37) are trying to avoid the sweep on Sunday afternoon as they  square off with the Houston Astros (26-19). This game will continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Astros prediction and pick while we let you know how to watch, as well. The Athletics have actually been pitching well this series, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and former Houston Astros star reliever Ken Giles are reportedly in agreement on a minor league contract, per Jon Heyman. Giles has also pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners in addition to Houston during his career. However, he helped the Astros win the World Series in […]

The Oakland Athletics (10-35) visit the Houston Astros (24-19) for the first of a three-game series. First pitch commences Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Astros prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Athletics-Astros MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Athletics-Astros Odds Oakland Athletics: […]

Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve is expected to make his injury return and 2023 debut on Friday versus the Oakland Athletics, per the Astros’ Twitter. Tonight, Jose Altuve returns. pic.twitter.com/H95PEmcyD5 — Houston Astros (@astros) May 19, 2023 “Tonight, Jose Altuve returns.” Altuve’s initial injury timeline was fairly unclear, but the Astros previously reported he was […]

The Chicago Cubs (19-23) visit the Houston Astros (23-19) for the finale of their three-game series. First pitch commences Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. ET. Houston picked up 6-4 and 7-3 wins in the first two games to secure a series win. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Astros prediction, pick, and how […]

Houston Astros got an exciting pre-game boost on Monday as they were treated to a special preview of Travis Scott’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Utopia, right in their locker room. The rapper, who hails from Houston, played his new project for the team to get them fired up before their game against the Chicago Cubs, […]

The Chicago Cubs (19-22) take on the Houston Astros (22-19) in the second game of a three game series Tuesday night! Check out our MLB odds series as we give you a Cubs-Astros prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch the game. The Astros jumped out to an early 4-0 lead during […]

It is interleague plays as the Chicago Cubs visit the Houston Astros. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Astros prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Cubs just lost two of three in Minnesota and now have lost five of their last seven games. They are 19-21 on the season, sitting […]

The Houston Astros (20-19) finish up a three game series at Gauranteed Rate Field as they face off with the Chicago White Sox (14-27) Sunday afternoon! This game will continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-White Sox prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well. The White Sox struck first […]

The Houston Astros take on the Chicago White Sox. Our MLB odds series has our Astros White Sox prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros White Sox. The Chicago White Sox have had six disastrous weeks to start the 2023 MLB season. They won the American League Central Division championship in 2021. Right […]

Houston Astros slugger Jose Abreu has returned home for the first time this weekend as the defending champions take on his former team, the Chicago White Sox, in the Windy City. Although the South Siders are having a brutal campaign, Abreu expressed his love for the organization where he made a name for himself and […]

The Houston Astros had been patiently waiting for the 2023 return of Michael Brantley. Unfortunately for Houston, the Astros will be forced to wait a little longer after Brantley’s latest injury update. Brantley is suffering from inflammation in his surgically repaired shoulder, via Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. Because of it, the Astros have […]

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez established himself as a dangerous big-league hitter the moment he stepped foot in an MLB batter’s box. Four years after his debut, Alvarez is coined one of one by Astros teammate Mauricio Dubon. “I’ve seen a lot of guys come in that we’ve played against, and he’s the best hitter […]

The Houston Astros continue to look to trend in a positive direction as they take on the slumping Chicago White Sox in the Windy City. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Astros-White Sox prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play with a 19-18 record, the Astros have managed to reel off back-to-back […]

Houston Astros star infielder Jose Altuve is well ahead of schedule in his recovery from a fractured right thumb, and the 33-year-old is already headed on a rehab assignment with Triple A Sugar Land, the team announced on Friday. “2B Jose Altuve will begin a rehab assignment with Triple A Sugar Land tonight,” the team’s […]

The Houston Astros aren’t bad, but they certainly don’t look like the Houston Astros. As the defining team of the last half decade, the Astros have made the ALCS the last six years and to the World Series three times, winning it all in 2017 and last year in 2022. Over this stretch, the Astros […]

Reliever Ken Giles is expected to throw for MLB teams on Friday as he tries to get back into the big leagues following three injury-riddled seasons, according to Jon Heyman. Giles has pitched in just nine games since the 2019 season. He appeared in five games for the Seattle Mariners in 2022 without allowing a […]

The Houston Astros (18-18) take on the Los Angeles Angels (20-17) Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we give you an Astros-Angels prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well. These two teams have split the series so far. The Angels won the […]

Fresh off the MLB Mexico City Series between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball has plans to expand its international games to new countries over the next couple of years. Reports surfaced earlier this week that the MLB wants to open the season in Seoul, South Korea in 2024 and […]

The Houston Astros (17-18) visit the Los Angeles Angels (20-16) for Game 2 of their three-game series. First pitch commences Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. ET. Los Angeles won and covered the series opener, 6-4. Below we continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Angels prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Astros-Angels MLB […]

The Houston Astros have some positive updates for a few of their injured hitters. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is getting closer to making his 2023 MLB season debut. Outfielder Michael Brantley appears on the cusp of making his return to Houston. Jose Altuve is in Sugar Land, Texas taking batting practice at the Astros’ […]

The Houston Astros expected Jose Abreu to play a major role in their lineup after signing him during the offseason. Up to this point in 2023, however, that hasn’t been the case. Jose Abreu is the worst hitter in the league according to wRC+ (weighted runs created plus) for players with a minimum of 130 […]

It’s been a struggle for the Houston Astros to say healthy — and win games in the 2023 MLB regular season. With an assortment of bodies on their injury list, the Astros have managed to post just a 17-17 record through their first 34 games of the year. While many other clubs would see that […]

The Houston Astros (17-17) take on the Los Angeles Angels (19-16) in an NL West division matchup. Check out our MLB odds series as we give you an Astros-Angels prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch. The Astros have not been playing well without Jose Altuve. They are just 4-6 in their […]

The Houston Astros (17-16) wrap up their three game series with the Seattle Mariners (16-17) in a rubber match Sunday afternoon. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Mariners prediction and pick while we let you know how to watch. The Astros are struggling without Jose Altuve so far this season. […]

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 Friday night in Seattle with a pair of aces on the mound. Cristian Javier took on the starting assignment for […]

The Houston Astros received a devastating Luis Garcia injury update on Friday. Garcia, a key part of Houston’s pitching rotation, is reportedly undergoing Tommy John surgery, per Underdog MLB on Twitter. Garcia was removed from a recent start with an apparent injury, but it was unclear how severe the ailment was. Once it was reported […]

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 played a memorable American League Division Series last October. The series had two games which will be talked about for a long time […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve hasn’t played since suffering an injury prior to the 2023 season. The Astros have felt the impact of his absence, hovering around the .500 mark up to this point. Altuve recently addressed frustration he’s dealing with while missing time for Houston, per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart. “Obviously, it’s really hard,” Altuve […]

It is game three of this interleague battle as the San Francisco Giants visit the Houston Astors. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Astros prediction, pick, and how to watch. Anthony DeSclafani threw a gem yesterday. He went eight innings, throwing 109 pitches as the Astros got just three hits […]

The San Francisco Giants (11-17) visit the Houston Astros (16-13) on Tuesday night! First pitch commences at 8:10 p.m. ET. This will be the second of a three-game series between the interdivisional foes with Houston taking the opener 7-3. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Astros prediction, pick, and how to watch. […]

The Houston Astros were already down Jose Urquidy. Now, the Astros have lost Luis Garcia to a worrisome injury. Garcia was removed from his start against the San Francisco Giants after just eight pitches, via Houston field reporter Julia Morales. The right-hander is dealing with elbow discomfort and is poised to undergo further testing. Urquidy […]

The Houston Astros finished the month of April with a respectable, albeit far from their usual standards, 15-13 record. Houston dealt with injury struggles to open the year, notably playing without star Jose Altuve. The Astros are still the defending champs however, and project to be a playoff contender once again in 2023. Nevertheless, there […]

The San Francisco Giants head on the road, after their “home” series in Mexico, to face the Houston Astros. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series, with a Giants-Astros prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Giants just lost both games of a two-game series against the Padres. They were outscored in Mexico by […]

The Houston Astros’ pitching depth has taken a hit through the first month of the season. Things got worse on Sunday night when starting pitcher Jose Urquidy left the game with a possible shoulder injury. Urquidy pitched into the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits. He was […]

The Houston Astros felt they were getting one of the most consistent sluggers in Major League Baseball when they signed 1st baseman Jose Abreu to a free agent contract after the end of the 2022 season. However, Abreu has yet to hit a home run this season, and his long ball drought is the worst […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (15-13) take on the Houston Astros (14-13) as the Phillies look to complete the sweep Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Astros Prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Game one was low scoring and a pitchers duel. Each […]

Yordan Alvarez remains sidelined for the Houston Astros due to his neck injury, but based on Dusty Baker’s latest comments, the outfielder and designated hitter is progressing well in his recovery. Alvarez hasn’t played for the Astros since last Sunday and missed their whole series against the Tampa Bay Rays due to the lingering neck […]

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Houston Astros. Our MLB odds series has our Phillies Astros prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies Astros. The Philadelphia Phillies, the defending National League champions, return to the scene of a bitter defeat. They come back to Houston, where they lost the 2022 World Series in […]