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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was so close, yet so far. Valdez was one out away from a no-hitter Tuesday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The two-time All-Star had a chance for the final out against …
The Houston Astros are parting ways with a veteran arm less than two years after he helped them win it all. The Astros announced on Wednesday that they have designated reliever Rafael Montero for assignment. Fellow reliever Seth Martinez is also …
The Houston Astros have reportedly landed the left-handed pitcher they’ve sorely needed ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Astros on Monday agreed to a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays to acquire starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, according to …
The Chicago Cubs plan to be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, and one of their players who is drawing attention is pitcher Jameson Taillon. Taillon is in the second year of a four-year, $68 million contract he signed with the Cubs in December …
Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido made one of the wildest catches of the year Friday in his team’s contest against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. The Astros led the Twins 10-5 in the bottom of the 8th …
After righting the ship in a big way over the last several weeks, the Houston Astros may be ready to make their move. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Thursday that Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Christian Walker is thought to be the …
The surging Houston Astros are adding some more depth. Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reported Tuesday that the Astros are signing veteran catcher Omar Narvaez. The two sides are in agreement on a minor-league contract. Narvaez, 32, was an …
The Houston Astros are finally giving up on struggling first baseman Jose Abreu. The Astros confirmed Friday that they are releasing Abreu. The move means they will simply take the hit on the remaining money on his contract, which comes out to over …
One former Houston Astros executive’s wife has a simple explanation for why the team is struggling this season: karma. The Astros entered Thursday with a 31-38 record. The 2022 World Series winners have yet to get over .500 this season after …
A bad season is getting even worse for the Houston Astros. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Astros righty Cristian Javier will be undergoing Tommy John surgery later this week. Javier, who landed on the injured list due to …
The Houston Astros have had a down year so far this season. But Astros general manager Dana Brown doesn’t sound ready to take apart the team’s current core just yet. The Astros entered Monday’s slate of contests 7.5 games out of …
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker addressed the media after an injury scare during his team’s Monday matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals took an early 3-0 lead over the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Tucker …
Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy has yet to make his 2024 season debut as he deals with arm discomfort, and it sounds like that is the way it is going to stay. Urquidy began the season on the injured list because of a right forearm …
For a second straight season, Justin Verlander might be reuniting with a former team of his at the trade deadline. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Thursday that the Houston Astros righty Verlander would be a “prime candidate for …
Major League Baseball has rendered their verdict on Ronel Blanco less than 24 hours after he was caught with a foreign substance in his glove. The Houston Astros right-hander Blanco was ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. …
Houston Astros announcers were completely fooled on a wild play in left field during a game on Friday night.
