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The Houston Astros didn’t know what to expect from Lance McCullers on Saturday as he made his first start after nearly a year on the shelf. The former All-Star went above and beyond expectations, pitching a gem of a debut in what was a shutout 8-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. McCullers showed that he […]

The Houston Astros received difficult news yesterday after it was announced Michael Brantley would miss the remainder of the 2022 season due to injury. But Houston fans received a positive update on Lance McCullers Jr on Saturday. The Astros announced that McCullers would be activated from the 60-day IL and will be starting against the Oakland […]

The Houston Astros are once again one of the top teams in the MLB as the 2022 season begins to reach the homestretch. They have taken over the top seed in the American League from the New York Yankees for the time being, and are running away with the AL West division for the fifth […]

The Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros go head-to-head this evening for game two of this AL West showdown. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Athletics-Astros prediction and pick will be revealed. Losers of six straight ballgames, the A’s sit in a position where playing for pride and not embarrassing themselves is […]

Houston Astros star pitcher Framber Valdez has emphatically established himself as one of the more dominating hurlers in the American League. And his run of form is being noticed by those around him. Astros catcher Martin Maldonado spoke with reporters following Valdez’s start on Thursday. During his media availability, he dropped a bombshell assessment on […]

The Houston Astros are one of the best teams in baseball, but they were recently dealt a brutal blow as outfielder Michael Brantley, one of their best hitters, underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for the rest of the year. GM James Click revealed exactly what the team will be missing with […]

The Houston Astros originally acquired Trey Mancini to be an extra bat in an already impressive lineup. His goal was to simply smash baseballs all over Minute Maid Park. However, Mancini’s role may have just changed with the recent Michael Brantley injury news. Brantley is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Astros’ GM […]

The Houston Astros are well on their way to another AL West title. That would be their fifth straight title, excluding the shortened COVID season. As they get ready for the playoffs, they will have to prepare to go forward without star outfielder Michael Brantley. The Astros announced that Brantley, who hasn’t played since June […]

On Thursday afternoon, Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez took the hill against the Texas Rangers. To no one’s surprise, he dominated once again. Valdez tossed seven shutout innings in a 7-3 victory. With the win, Valdez improved to 11-4 striking out eight. After the game, Astros catcher Martin Maldonado talked about what it was […]

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros will finish their three-game series on Thursday in Houston. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Rangers-Astros prediction and pick we have laid out below. Texas, after a whirlwind of an offseason, sits at 49-61, 21 games out in the […]

The Texas Rangers got the better of Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros to the tune of an 8-4 score Wednesday to even up the three-game series at Minute Maid Park. It took a bold managerial decision from Chris Woodward to ensure the Astros didn’t steal a win in the bottom of the 10th after […]

The Houston Astros have closed the gap on the New York Yankees and tied them in the standings entering play Wednesday. Both clubs are now 71-40 on the season. Things appear to be getting even better for Houston. On Wednesday, news surfaced that veteran starter Lance McCullers is going to return to the rotation. He […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Houston Astros. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rangers Astros prediction and pick. Glenn Otto goes to the hill for the Rangers, while Justin Verlander gets the call for the Astros. Glenn Otto has a 5.31 ERA. He doesn’t get destroyed in his starts, but he very […]

A critical AL West showdown is on track to take place this evening as the Texas Rangers travel to Minute Maid Park to begin a three-game series with the Houston Astros. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Rangers-Astros prediction and pick will be revealed. With a 48-60 record entering play on Tuesday, time […]

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers took the mound for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Sunday. It was supposed to be a last-stop rehab start before a promotion to the big leagues. However, that may not be the case anymore. McCullers pitched five innings for the Space Cowboys but was roughed up by the […]

The Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians will face off in the third of a four-game series in Cleveland on Saturday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Astros-Guardians prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Houston Astros, at 70-38, are one of the best […]

The Houston Astros take on the Cleveland Guardians. Check out our MLB odds series for our Astros Guardians prediction and pick. Framber Valdez goes to the hill for the Astros, while Hunter Gaddis gets the call for the Guardians. Framber Valdez has a 2.80 ERA. He is not a dominant pitcher, but he is a […]

The Houston Astros made some quality moves at the MLB trade deadline, bringing in the likes of first baseman Trey Mancini, reliever Will Smith, catcher Christian Vazquez and utility Mauricio Dubon. The Astros were rumored to be in on some of the starting pitchers available, as they reportedly checked in on Luis Castillo. However, rather […]

The Houston Astros will travel to take on the Cleveland Guardians in the first of a four-game weekend series in Cleveland. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Astros-Guardians prediction and pick we have laid out below. Houston is fresh off a series loss against the […]

The Houston Astros will host the Boston Red Sox to wrap up this three-game series. Contrary to their recent performances, the Red Sox are looking to sweep this series over the Astros with a win today. Can the Astros hold off a sweep or will the Red Sox stay hot and find a way back […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Numerous teams made big moves as the playoff races begin to take shape and teams decide to either go for it or get new prospects. It was a very eventful deadline. The Juan Soto blockbuster trade went down, sending him to the playoff-contending San Diego Padres. […]

The MLB trade deadline has brought on a flurry of trades and rumors swirling about every team. There is a frightening lack of uncertainty for players across the league. Christian Vazquez found this out as the Red Sox elected to trade him to the Houston Astros on Monday. The Red Sox received two minor leaguers, […]

The Houston Astros host the Boston Red Sox for Game 2 of this three-game series! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. The Red Sox took the first game last night by the score of 3-2. The emotions were high as both teams were in the middle […]

The Houston Astros acquired 1B/OF Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-way trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays. However, the trade isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Here is how it all went down, per Jeff Passan. Astros receive: 1B/OF Trey Mancini, RHP Jayden Murray Orioles receive: RHP Seth Johnson, RHP Chayce McDermott […]

On Monday, the Houston Astros made a splash on the trade market, acquiring catcher Christian Vazquez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a pair of prospects. Vazquez was the longest-tenured player on Boston’s roster and the whole situation was even more bizarre because the deal literally got done during batting practice before the […]

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros are hard at work ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. And their paths crossed on Monday night, resulting in a trade. The Braves traded left-handed reliever Will Smith to the Astros in exchange for right-hander Jake Odorizzi, according to MLB reporter Mark Berman. Smith heads to a Houston team […]

The Boston Red Sox are moving on from catcher Christian Vazquez, who the team is sending to the Houston Astros in a move just ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Christian Vazquez spent quite some time with the Red Sox. He started his career in the majors back in 2014 in Red Sox threads […]

The Boston Red Sox made a couple of trades prior to Monday’s showdown against the Houston Astros. Among the deals included the decision to offload Christian Vazquez to Houston, making for a bit of an awkward exit on Monday. In fact, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI, the Red Sox’s (now former) catcher had just […]

The Houston Astros just made a trade to bolster their lineup, acquiring Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-way trade that also involves the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mancini portion of the deal was first reported by Dan Connolly of The Athletic. The Astros are reportedly sending outfielder Jose Siri to the Rays […]

The Houston Astros are set to host the Boston Red Sox Monday in the first matchup of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick we have laid out below. Boston comes into the […]

The Houston Astros are once again among the teams leading the pack in the MLB this season. They currently have a 67-36 record, which is the second best in the American League and third best in the majors. They have a comfortable 12 game lead atop the AL West, and are going to be competing […]

The Washington Nationals are receiving a lot of attention as the 2022 MLB trade deadline rolls around thanks to their willingness to trade star outfielder Juan Soto. But another name on their roster generating a lot of attention is first baseman Josh Bell, who is widely expected to be moved prior to the deadline. One […]

The Houston Astros will host the Seattle Mariners once again to wrap up a four-game series this afternoon. In fact, this is the final meeting between these two teams for the rest of the season until a hopeful playoff appearance. Can the Astros take the series with a win tonight or will the Mariners split […]

Two of the top teams in the AL West go toe-to-toe on Saturday to prove that they are legit contenders in the American League. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Mariners-Astros prediction and pick will be made. The Mariners enter play in a streaky mood as they are currently on a two-game […]

Houston Astros star slugger Yordan Alvarez is undeniably one of Major League Baseball’s premier power bats. And on Friday night, he proved it to the world. The 25-year-old designated hitter clubbed his 30th home run of the 2022 season against the Seattle Mariners. The 84 games it took him to reach the 30 homer mark […]

The Seattle Mariners will continue their battle with the Houston Astros in the second of a four-game series Friday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Mariners-Astros prediction and pick we have laid out below. Seattle is fighting for their playoff lives, sitting in […]

The Houston Astros’ quest for another World Series win is well underway. The perennial contenders are once again amongst the top players in the American League. Led by their incredible hitting core and dominant pitching staff, the team is ready to try and win their first title since the infamous 2017 championship. Despite their pretty […]

The Seattle Mariners will look to extend their three-game winning streak as they travel to Minute Maid Park to take on the slumping Houston Astros. Join us for our  MLB odds series, where our Mariners-Astros prediction and pick will be revealed. Ahhh, the sweet taste of victory. After winning an absurd 14 games in a […]

The Houston Astros are back to doing what they do best: dominate their opponents. After their World Series defeat to the Atlanta Braves, the team is looking like one of the favorites to represent the American League again. Off the back of their incredible pitching and hitting, they are looking like strong contenders for the […]