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The Houston Astros escaped with a close win over the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday. The game featured an unusual ejection as Jose Altuve was tossed in the top of the ninth. He was replaced by Grae Kessinger who became the Astros automatic runner on second to start the 10th inning. Kyle Tucker recently […]

The Houston Astros will try to break a three-game slide Thursday. They’ll do so without Jose Altuve. Houston’s All-Star second baseman was held out of the lineup less than 24 hours after being removed from Wednesday’s game in the fifth inning due to right-side discomfort. Altuve was looked at by a trainer and Astros manager […]

Two members of the Houston Astros are defending a decision the team made that resulted in disaster. Manager Joe Espada and infielder Jose Altuve think a pitch that led to a grand slam for the Baltimore Orioles Friday was the right call. Houston’s Bryan Abreu delivered a fastball that was just above the strike zone […]

Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve has been a vital presence for the club for several years. That continued on Friday, as he smacked a seventh-inning, game-tying two-run shot against the Boston Red Sox that turned the tide in an 8-4 victory. Astros manager Joe Espada sounded off about Altuve’s greatness, via MLB.com’s Molly Burkhardt. “There’s […]

Earning an All-Star nod is an honor few MLB players get to claim. Whether it’s as a starter, backup, or replacement, it all counts the same, and being selected by your peers is a bonus to the humbling honor. For Minnesota Twins super utilityman Willi Castro, that became a reality on Thursday. Castro was named […]

It doesn’t look like Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will miss significant time after being hit on the left hand by a 94.3 mph sinker from Minnesota Twins pitcher Josh Winder in the eighth inning of the Astros’ 13-12 win over the Twins. After getting hit, Altuve hit the ground hard and was checked […]

One of the best teams in all of baseball for almost a decade now has been the Houston Astros. But they haven’t exactly resembled that in the first part of the 2024 season. That is until the calendar flipped to June. Like the sunrise, everyone just expected the Astros to be contenders again in 2024. […]

Today’s MLB slate promises a day full of exciting matchups and potential game-changing performances. With games starting at 1:10 PM ET, fans can look forward to a blend of early and late action across the league which there is a ton of great value with home run props on today’s slate The Chicago Cubs face […]

Mike Trout is one of the best players in MLB. There was a time, however, when some people around the MLB world doubted his potential as a power threat in the big leagues. The Los Angeles Angels superstar recently addressed various career milestones he hopes to reach, including one specific milestone that would further prove […]

The Houston Astros are off to one of the worst starts in years, sitting at the bottom of the American League West with a 6-11 record. While there’s of course hope this team will turn things around, fans are certainly concerned. But, the early-season struggles aren’t anything new to veteran Jose Altuve, who has gone […]

The Houston Astros have consistently been one of the best teams in baseball in recent years, but they have gotten off to a rough start this season. Coming into Saturday’s game at home against the Texas Rangers, the Astros were 4-11. Fortunately for Houston, they were able to pick up a big win over the […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is going to enter MLB free agency following the 2024 season. The Astros agreed to a contract extension with second baseman Jose Altuve, but it appears that they are willing to let Bregman hit the open market following the ’24 campaign. Astros general manager Dana Brown reportedly said that […]

Growing up, one of the classic baseball adages we all learned was that second basemen were all just wishing they had the arm to play shortstop. In 2024, though, that doesn’t appear to be such a surefire bet as we look at the rankings for the top MLB second basemen. There are second basemen who […]

Jose Altuve has solidified himself as one of the best players in the MLB in his 13 seasons with the Houston Astros. He is fast, has a flashy glove, can hit for average, has good power, etc. Altuve is a tremendous baseball player, but before he was with the Astros, he wasn’t looked at as […]

Jose Altuve inked a mammoth five-year, $125 million contract extension with the Houston Astros last month, making it likely he will finish out his career with the ball club. Arguably one of the best players to ever suit up for the franchise, Altuve spoke on his H-Town legacy. Via MLB Network: “I look back at […]

With Spring Training in full swing, so are the Houston Astros, as they look to finally complete what could be declared the sport’s first dynasty in decades in 2024. Even with controversy due to a sign-stealing scandal, the Astros have proven otherwise that their 2017 World Series title was no fluke when they captured their […]

Jose Altuve is one of the best players in the MLB, and he just signed a new contract extension with the Houston Astros. Altuve’s extension, beginning in 2025, is good for five years and it is worth $125 million. When the contract is up, Altuve will be 39 years old, and he could be ready […]

The MLB offseason is almost over as Spring Training and the start of the 2024 regular season are both right around the corner. The Houston Astros are once again expected to be a contender for the World Series after coming up a little bit short last year. The Astros are one of the best teams […]

Houston Astros fans are in a state of bliss at the moment. The team recently announced that their star second baseman, Jose Altuve, would be signing a 5-year, $125 million extension moving forward. To make matters even more heartwarming for the team’s followers, Houston’s official X (Twitter) account posted a picture of the two-time World […]

The Houston Astros look to build upon their AL West dominance with a huge roster move. Second basemen Jose Altuve and the Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $125 million contract extension, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The move will help Houston avenge their 2023 ALCS showing. Houston solidifies its depth with a big Jose […]

In the latest swirl of MLB rumors, the Houston Astros have made it clear they are not looking to trade third baseman Alex Bregman. Despite this stance, internal discussions reveal a somber acknowledgment that Bregman’s tenure with the team could be nearing its end, not through a trade, but through free agency, which looms just […]

The Houston Astros are hoping for a better 2024 season after bowing out in the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers. The Astros and Manager Dusty Baker will part ways, leading to potential turnover within the organization. Recently, new hometown hero CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans revealed his surprising thoughts on the […]

The Houston Astros have questions to answer this offseason after losing to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS. Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman’s futures are up in their air amid their upcoming free agencies. There are reportedly no contract extension talks between the Astros and the two stars according to agent Scott Boras, via Bob […]

The Houston Astros are currently focused on preparing for Game 7 of the ALCS. Houston also has big offseason plans for Jose Altuve according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “The Houston Astros plan to do everything possible to lock up All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve to a contract extension to keep him in the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks heading into Game 5 of their National League Championship Series matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. On Saturday, Phillies star Bryce Harper made playoff history with his epic steal of home plate. The Phillies made a surprising decision with their pitching staff prior to […]

Late in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers, things didn’t look good for the Houston Astros, but with one swing of the bat, Jose Altuve changed the entire complexion of the series. Altuve launched a three-run home run in the top of the ninth that turned a 4-2 deficit into a 5-4 […]

Jose Altuve has been a harbinger of postseason success for the Houston Astros, helping his team win two World Series since 2017 — and he brought them one step closer to another trip to the dance on Friday night. Altuve smashed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning with the Astros […]

José Altuve was the hero for the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the ALCS. Down 4-2 in the top of the ninth, he launched a three-run homer off closer José Leclerc to stick the dagger in the Texas Rangers, giving the Astros a massive win to take a 3-2 lead in the series. But […]

On Friday evening, Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros took a 3-2 lead in their ALCS series with the Texas Rangers after a thrilling 5-4 road victory. Altuve launched a three-home home run blast in the top of the ninth inning to give the Astros their final margin of victory, and the series will now […]

On Friday evening, Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros took control of their ALCS series against the Texas Rangers with a narrow 5-4 road win. Altuve was the hero in this one, launching a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to give the Astros their final margin of victory. After the game, […]

On Friday evening, Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros took on the Texas Rangers in a pivotal Game 5 of the team’s ALCS series. The Astros shockingly dropped the first two games of the series at home before bouncing back with two straight road wins to even up things heading into Game 5, where Altuve […]

Ever since the Houston Astros broke into the contending scene in 2015 after years of being basement-dwellers in their division, Jose Altuve has been a huge part of their roster. Altuve, the star second baseman, has been a driving force for the team for years; and throughout this period, he has endeared himself to fans, […]

A good start to a ballgame doesn’t necessarily mean that a team would win. But serious title contenders know just how crucial it is to begin games on the right foot. This is exactly what the Houston Astros did in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers. Jose Altuve wasted no time setting […]

The Houston Astros roster has changed a lot ever since they broke into the contending scene in 2015. But amid all the roster churn, one major driving force has remained a constant at the top/heart of the Astros’ order in Jose Altuve. Altuve, who has been with the Astros since 2011, has made his mark […]

The Texas Rangers fell behind the visiting Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night. A poor start for starter Max Sherzer was the talk of the night as the Rangers star recorded a dubious career mark for playoff futility. An insane act of outfield robbery by Leody Taveras […]

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers finished tied atop the AL West standings when the regular season concluded, and the Astros ended up winning the tiebreaker to give them a bye into the ALDS. The Rangers, on the other hand, had to take on the Tampa Bay Rays on the road, and then they had […]

The Houston Astros are down bad right now. Last year’s World Series champions sit in a 0-2 hole in the 2023 ALCS, losing both games at home to the red-hot Texas Rangers. It won’t get any easier as they now head to Arlington on Wednesday in a must-win situation. This is a resilient group that […]

It’s the battle of the Lone Star State in the 2023 ALCS as the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers meet in what should be a fantastic series. Ahead of Game 1 on Sunday, second baseman Jose Altuve was asked about his thoughts on their rivalry with the Rangers. Via Brian McTaggart: “They’re a great team. […]

The Houston Astros cruised to a 9-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in Game 3 of the ALDS. They took a 2-1 series lead with the win as well. Houston is clearly starting to find their rhythm and that spells trouble for the rest of baseball. Yordan Alvarez was especially impressive, going 3-5 […]