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The Houston Astros might not have all the same group from their World Series-winning days, but they possess one hell of a rookie in Jeremy Pena. He is filling the void left by Carlos Correa quite nicely at shortstop, offering solid defense and an impact bat. That’s catching the eye of Jose Altuve, who is […]

Jose Altuve came up limp in the Astros’ recent game against the Angels and Houston immediately feared the worst. But after he was not placed on the injured list the following day, there was growing optimism that Altuve avoided a long-term injury and could return as soon as possible. But the Astros officially placed him […]

The Houston Astros opened their three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday with an 8-3 win but they aren’t too feeling good about it with star second baseman Jose Altuve sustaining a left hamstring injury. Altuve was not able to finish the game, as he was taken out in the eighth inning, with […]

The 2017 Houston Astros had one of the best lineups in baseball history, supported by a strong pitching staff en route to the World Series title. At first, the title was regarded as the “right” way to do it, as many of the Astros players were homegrown out of their minor league system. However, good […]

The Houston Astros watched Carlos Correa depart in free agency, and now their former No. 1 overall pick is set for the next chapter of his career after signing a lucrative three-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. Correa’s former middle infield partner Jose Altuve reacted to his buddy’s big new deal in free agency, and […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has been the driving force for the Houston Astros’ success in recent years. His stellar hitting and fielding has helped propel the team to multiple deep post-season runs and a championship to boot. Now, the Venezuelan slugger has hit yet another milestone for the team. In Game 4 of their […]

After getting their bats silenced in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series by the Atlanta Braves, the Houston Astros knew that it’s just a matter of time before their potent offense wakes up. And that’s exactly what happened in Game 2, as Jose Altuve and company rocked the Braves in a 7-2 victory at […]

Carlos Correa has been here before. The Houston Astros shortstop has already played in almost 70 postseason games despite being just 27 years old. The big-time moments no longer faze him, but rather he anticipates them. The Astros star proved exactly that in Game 1 of the ALCS, coming up with three hits, including the […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are on the verge of sweeping the Houston Astros in their ongoing three-game series in H-Town after the former defeated the latter in the first two contests. As if the series needed anything more to spice it all up, Judge seemed to troll Jose Altuve in the Astros […]

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros haven’t heard the end of it from loud New York Yankees fans who have been berating them all week due to the infamous cheating scandal. Altuve himself has been a main target of the ire from fans. Well, Altuve got a bit of revenge on Thursday. On his 31st […]

The Houston Astros, losers of four straight after a 6-1 opening to the 2020 season, will be without four starters — including 3B Alex Bregman and 2B Jose Altuve — for at least the next 10 days per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, due to COVID-19 protocols. Astros place Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Robel Garcia, […]

The two best words in sports: Game. Seven. After a thrilling World Series filled with momentum swings and victories for the road team in each of the first six contests, the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros will square off on Wednesday night in a winner-take-all Game 7 at Minute Maid Park. Here are some things […]

At long last, the World Series has arrived. Months and months of drama and toiling have led to this moment, though the narratives could not be more different. The Houston Astros rampaged through the MLB en route to a franchise record 107 wins, bolstering an already loaded roster by adding Zack Greinke at the trade […]

The Houston Astros are back in the World Series for the second time in three years, and they got there with plenty of theatrics thanks to a thrilling 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. After Astros closer Roberto Osuna gave up a game-tying two-run home […]

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve homered on the first pitch he saw to give the Astros an early lead over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS: ASTROS STRIKE FIRST! Jose Altuve goes deep on the first pitch he sees! pic.twitter.com/sUglMcnD9K — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 15, 2019 After Astros […]

Despite the best efforts of the Tampa Bay Rays, the American League Championship Series will feature arguably the two best teams in baseball. The Houston Astros and New York Yankees will meet in the ALCS for the second time in three years. There is every reason to believe that this series can be just as […]

CLUTCH Summary: The MLB Playoffs are looming and the stage was neatly set by the month of July. One of baseball’s biggest surprises in July were the New York Mets. Pete Alonso, on the other hand, is coming off his worst month in the Majors.  July not only signals the midway point of the season […]

The American League is reminiscent of an MLB video game arcade mode, in such that any plethora of players on the top of their game can be chosen on any given night and it shows simply how dominant they truly can be. Pitchers and position players alike, the AL seems to be the best conference […]

In a top-heavy division, the Houston Astros have been the dominating team in a five-team race that has left the likes of the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners in the dust, needing a big rebuild to climb back into contention. After pushing the Red Sox in the American League Championship Series, the Astros eventually fell […]

In one of their franchise’s best seasons since moving from the National League Central to the American League West, the Houston Astros put up a valiant effort in the playoffs last season, falling to the eventual World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox. While seeing how close the team was to making that next step, […]

You need to stop whatever you are doing and see this picture of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve standing side by side. Joel Embiid next to Jose Altuve tonight (📷 by @nba) pic.twitter.com/GUdPTJEEVJ — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 6, 2017 During Tuesday’s Sports Illustrated’s 2017 Sportsperson of the […]