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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 […]

Less than two weeks ago the Seattle Mariners were in first place in the AL West riding high off a 21-win August. Now, on Sept. 13, the Mariners are in third place, looking up at the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, albeit with a thin margin separating the three. Thus is the craziness of an […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was very upset after the team’s 6-2 loss against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. Verlander gave up three runs in the first inning after Shea Langeliers took him deep for a home run. Astros hitters, on the other hand, could only score two runs against JP Sears, who was lights […]

The Oakland Athletics are surprisingly having their way against the Houston Astros, who just lost back-to-back games to the A’s. The Astros suffered a loss to Oakland in the series opener on Monday, 4-0, then again on Tuesday night to the tune of a 6-2. Houston manager Dusty Baker shares his thoughts about the recent […]

The Oakland Athletics are on the road to visit the Houston Astros for the second game of a three game set. This game will 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 took game one of […]

The best and worst teams in the AL West will square off on the diamond as the Oakland Athletics travel to the Lone Star State to take on the Houston Astros. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Athletics-Astros prediction and pick will be revealed. There’s no sugar coating it; the Athletics are not […]

The Houston Astros are dealing with a bit of locker room turmoil regarding manager Dusty Baker and outfielder Chas McCormick. Although McCormick has been having one of the best statistical seasons of his career thus far in 2023, the Astros fanbase has been up in arms recently about his perceived lack of playing time. Some […]

One of the biggest mysteries with the Houston Astros this season has been Chas McCormick’s lack of playing time despite having a very strong statistical season. There has been some speculation that McCormick’s weight has been a concern for manager Dusty Baker, but he has denied that. McCormick spoke about playing at a heavier weight […]

The Texas Rangers have been  a very solid team in the MLB all season long and fans are hoping to see their team compete in the postseason. The Rangers have looked good all season, but the AL West has performed so well that Texas is currently in third place despite having a 76-63 record. The […]

Jose Altuve showed Tuesday night why he is the undoubted leader of the Houston Astros. Though he’s spent more time off the field than on this season, Altuve is delivering memorable and awe-inspiring moments at just the right time for the Astros. The former AL MVP clocked three home runs in the first three innings […]

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 […]