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The Minnesota Twins (27-26) visit the Houston Astros (31-21) for a Memorial Day matchup! First pitch commences at 4:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Astros prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Twins-Astros MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Twins-Astros Odds Minnesota Twins: +1.5 (-192) Houston Astros: […]

The Houston Astros have started looking like one of the best teams in baseball again, winning eight of their last 10 games and creeping up behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West standings. Meanwhile, the division-rival Oakland Athletics remain the very worst team in MLB. The Astros smacked the Athletics around on their home […]

The Houston Astros came into the 2023 season with great expectations once again, and understandably so, they are the defensing World Series champions, and have much of the same core of players returning on this year’s roster. It seems like it has been a yearly tradition that the Astros disappoint in April and the early […]

As expected, Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros dominated the Oakland Athletics in a recent three-game series in Oakland that ended Sunday. In the series finale, Alvarez made sure the A’s felt his power, as he smashed two home runs in a 10-1 Houston victory. Yordan Alvarez also barged into Aaron Judge territory with yet […]

When the Houston Astros signed Jose Abreu during the offseason, the belief was that the team was getting one of the most consistent sluggers in Major League Baseball. However, the 36-year-old first baseman, had not blasted a ball over the fence for his new team in his first 51 games this season. José Abreu was […]

The Houston Astros (30-21) look to complete the sweep as they take on the Oakland Athletics (10-44) Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Astros-Athletics prediction and pick while we let you know how to watch, as well. Game one of this series was won by the Astros after a […]

Saturday’s slate of MLB action continues as we bring you another prediction and pick for this game between two AL West teams heading in opposite directions. The Houston Astros (29-21) will take on the Oakland Athletics (10-43) for the second game of their series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Astros-Athletics prediction and […]

The Houston Astros take on the Oakland Athletics. Our MLB odds series has our Astros Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros Athletics. The Oakland Athletics continue to sink deeper and deeper in the MLB standings. One by one by one, the losses just keep adding up. Oakland has lost eight games […]

It is game three of an interleague series between the Houston Astros and the Milwaukee Brewers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Brewers pick, prediction, and how-to-watch. After a 12-2 victory in game one of the series, the Astros’ eight-game winning streak was snapped last night. Joey Wiemet and Owen […]

The Houston Astros (28-19) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (25-22) in game two of a three game set. This game will continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Brewers prediction and pick while we let you know how to watch, as well. Game one of this series was dominated by the Astros. Houston scored eight […]

The Houston Astros (27-19) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (25-21) for the first of a three-game series! First pitch commences Monday at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Brewers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Astros-Brewers MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Astros-Brewers Odds Houston Astros: […]

Things are looking up for the Houston Astros now. They have won seven straight and 10 of their last 11 as Jose Altuve returns to the lineup. One of the next developments they hope to see is the return of Lance McCullers Jr. In his rehab from an elbow injury, McCullers has been progressing well […]

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 […]