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Cam Smith, Astros walk off Twins in thriller
Rookie Cam Smith bounced a first-pitch, walk-off single into center field, and the Houston Astros topped the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Saturday to secure the three-game series.,Smith completed the rally started against Twins closer Jhoan Duran (4-2) by Christian Walker, who walked with one out in the n...
Astros place OF Jacob Melton (ankle) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list in one of five roster moves on Saturday.,Melton, 24, sustained a sprained right ankle during Houston's 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.,Including a triple and three RBIs on Friday, Melton is hitting .241 with si...
Leading AL in ERA, Astros' Hunter Brown takes on Twins
The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order.,With Paredes (hamstring strain) sidelined for the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday -- Gam...
Astros get to Chris Paddack early, run away from Twins
Jeremy Pena recorded a four-hit game, and Jose Altuve drove in three runs in support of rookie left-hander Colton Gordon, who produced a second consecutive strong start as the Houston Astros claimed a 10-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday.,Gordon (2-1) notched his second career vi...
Rays acquire RHP Forrest Whitley from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations on Friday.,Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday.,Houston selected him with the No. 17 pick of the 2016 MLB Draft out of h...
Reports: Rays acquire RHP Forrest Whitley from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations, multiple media outlets reported Friday.,Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday.,Houston selected him with the No. 17 pick ...
Astros may be without Isaac Paredes as Twins visit
Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has provided a steady hand both at the plate and in the field this season, which made the sight of him limping off the field in the seventh inning on Thursday especially concerning.,Paredes clubbed his team-leading 15th home run in the fifth inning of the A...
Framber Valdez fans 12 as Astros slip past White Sox
Framber Valdez recorded a season-high 12 strikeouts while leading the Houston Astros to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday.,Isaac Paredes slugged his club-leading 15th home run and Jose Altuve added a two-run double as the Astros claimed the decisive game of the three-game...
Jose Altuve, Astros chase series triumph vs. White Sox
After making just five starts at second base over the Astros' first 37 games, veteran Jose Altuve manned second for the fifth time in his past nine starts on Wednesday as Houston pounded out a 10-2 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox.,The teams will play the deciding contest of the three-game se...
Despite loss to White Sox, Astros succeeding amid injuries
Despite their 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series and six-game homestand, the Houston Astros have displayed an admirable measure of resilience in the face of debilitating injuries.,Even with three-fifths of their starting rotation sidelined by injuries -...
Rare Luis Robert homer helps White Sox beat Astros
Shane Smith produced the fourth quality start of his rookie season while Luis Robert Jr. belted his first home run in five weeks as the visiting Chicago White Sox claimed a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series.,Smith (3-3), who dropped his ERA to 2.37, ...
Rare Luis Robert homer (and double) spark White Sox past Astros
Shane Smith produced the fourth quality start of his rookie season while Luis Robert Jr. belted his first home run in five weeks as the visiting Chicago White Sox claimed a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series.,Smith (3-3), who dropped his ERA to 2.37, ...
Astros ride road success into home series against White Sox
Even with a loss on Sunday, the Houston Astros capped their first winning road trip of the season. Now, riding the momentum that vaulted them into first place in the American League West, the Astros return home for a three-game set against the Chicago White Sox that kicks off Tuesday.,Houston went 4...
Bo Naylor helps Guardians slip past Astros 4-2
Bo Naylor hit a home run among his three hits as the Cleveland Guardians snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon., ,It was the second three-hit game of the season for Naylor and seventh of his career. Gabriel Arias doubled twice and ...
Astros DFA former first-round pick Forrest Whitley
Right-hander Forrest Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros on Sunday.,The Astros selected him with the No. 17 pick of the 2016 MLB Draft out of high school in San Antonio and gave him a $3.148 million signing bonus, but he failed to reached ...
Out to sweep Guardians, Astros likely to rely on 'pen
Houston got an outstanding bullpen performance in a 5-3, 10-inning win over the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, and the Astros will likely need another strong outing from their relievers if they want to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday., ,Sunday's scheduled starter is left-hander Brandon ...
Astros' Hunter Brown seeks ninth win in clash vs. Guardians
Even when Houston right-hander Hunter Brown hasn't been that sharp, he finds a way to display his dominance. ,However, Brown hopes to be better than his only previous outing against Cleveland while trying to become the first major league pitcher to nine wins on Saturday afternoon when the surging As...
Astros beat Guardians in Colton Gordon's 1st MLB win
Christian Walker's two-run double highlighted a three-run third inning and Colton Gordon allowed one run over five innings for his first major league win in the Houston Astros' 4-2 road victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. ,Jeremy Pena extended his hitting streak to 12 games with hi...
Jeremy Pena, Astros take aim at Guardians
Jeremy Pena is enjoying a torrid offensive stretch for the Houston Astros. ,Meanwhile, Cleveland's Jose Ramirez continues to show why he's among the elite players in the majors.,Two of the hottest hitters in the game will square off Friday night when the Guardians open a weekend set against the vis...
Framber Valdez strikes out 11, Astros hammer Pirates
Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 11 over seven innings and Isaac Paredes hit two home runs to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-2 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that began late Thursday night after a 3-hour, 22-minute weather delay.,The 11 strikeouts were the most Valdez's recor...