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Rays Sweep Astros, First AL Team to 90 Wins — 5dThe Tampa Bay Rays routed the Houston Astros 14-4 to become the first American League team to reach 90 wins, with Jonathan Aranda homering twice and Freddy Peralta tossing five hitless innings. Houston fell to 75-75 and was swept in the series, highlighting the Rays as the AL’s premier team this season.

Maya Lindstrom The Rays look like the team to beat in the AL with that kind of offensive outburst and strong pitching.

Cristopher Sánchez Allows Six Runs Against Astros — Sep 9, 2026Cristopher Sanchez has strung together several rough outings for the Phillies, raising questions about his viability as a postseason ace as opposing teams capitalize on base-runner traffic, with teammates like Jess Luzardo and Wheeler emerging as the more trusted options. Philadelphia is counting on a rebound from Sanchez in key upcoming series against the Astros and Braves to regain ground in the division, even as Houston’s rotation seeks to maintain its own momentum.

Astros' Altuve Reaches 2,500-Hit Club — Sep 9, 2026Jose Altuve notched his 2,500th career hit against the Phillies, becoming the second Astros player to reach the milestone and joining Freddie Freeman among active players to do so; he was celebrated by teammates and remains a central figure in Houston’s lineup behind franchise leader Craig Biggio. Managers and analysts emphasized the rarity of the feat, his sustained excellence, and the challenge ahead toward 3,000 hits as he nears age 37 next year.

Rachel Meyers Getting from 2500 to 3000 is a steep hill from here. If anyone on the current roster can do it, it might be him.

Astros Bring Back Strom Amid Organizational Shakeups — Aug 27, 2026The Houston Astros have rehired Brent Strom as a pitching consultant for the remainder of the season to help stabilize a struggling staff, with him in uniform for the Mets series. Strom, 77, previously guided the Astros from 2014–2021 during a high-clarity pitching era and is rejoining as the team seeks a boost as the rotation and staff pace toward the playoffs.

Astros Beat Diamondbacks 3-1, Extend AL West Lead — Sep 4, 2026The Astros defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 behind five pitchers and a five-inning outing from Cristian Javier, who struck out eight to earn the win as Yainer Diaz homered and Josh Hader secured his 23rd save for his 250th career save. Houston extended its lead in the AL West to 2.5 games and reached 73-69, as they continue a winning stretch heading into the next game of the series.

Chris Dalton Five pitchers to get there isn't pretty but a win's a win. Javier settling in for five with eight K's is a nice sign for October.

Athletics Rally Past Astros 7-6 in Rubber Match — Aug 23, 2026The Oakland Athletics completed a dramatic comeback to defeat the Houston Astros 7-6, highlighted by Max Muncy’s go-ahead homer in the seventh after a six-run swing. They also prevailed 4-3 on another night, leveraging small-ball infield play to edge the Astros, signaling a versatile, momentum-shifting approach against Houston.

MLB Puts Foot Down After Houston Astros Player Used Illegal Equipment in Game 1Opinion — Oct 30, 2022Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Houston Astros were caught breaking the rules in the World Series. No, this time it had nothing to do with sign-stealing . Rather, this particular episode of Astros…

Astros on the Brink of World Series Title After Stunning ‘Play of the Year’ Catch in 9th Inning Saves GameReporting — Nov 4, 2022The Houston Astros have Chas McCormick to thank for a jaw-dropping catch in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, allowing them to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series. The Astros are now up…

Astros top Mets 3-1 as Brown fans season-high 10 in series opener — Aug 28, 2026Hunter Brown struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings to lift the Astros to a 3-1 win over the Mets at Citi Field, with Daulton Varsho delivering a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth and Yainer Diaz adding an RBI. Houston reinforced its grip on the AL West as they went 3-1 in New York, while Mets starter Christian Scott struggled with control in a pivotal late frame.

Astros-Athletics game reported season showdown — Aug 20, 2026Area 45’s hosts swing between hot takes on C.J. Stroud, updates on the Astros game, and a playful fantasy football league draft, while readers are also treated to a lineup of brain teasers from an August math puzzle at the Bonneville Salt Flats to Quordle spoilers and a Wall Street Journal number-puzzles feature.

Astros Rally to Beat Giants in Series Opener — Aug 10, 2026The Houston Astros visit the San Francisco Giants in a pivotal series as Houston holds a slim lead in the AL West and enters as road favorites boosted by a high-powered lineup led by Yordan Álvarez. Across betting predictions, analysts highlight Astros' improved form since May, Wesneski's pitching, Tidwell's matchup, and contrasts with the Giants' struggles post-deadline, with some projections favoring Houston to cover and potentially an Over.

Astros Rally Past Athletics 4-0 Alvarez Shines — Aug 20, 2026Yordan Alvarez powered the Astros to a 4-0 win over Oakland with two doubles and two RBIs, boosting his season total to 90 RBIs and reinforcing Houston’s lead in the AL West. Earlier, Alvarez and Jose Altuve left a Thursday game for precautionary reasons amid a tight division race, with no major injuries reported and the team adjusting rotations in the Angels series.

Francisco Alvarez Hits Two Homers in Mets WinSports — Sep 3, 2026Yordan Alvarez led the Astros with two hits and scored in a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks, underscoring his status as the team's top power threat. Mets slugger Francisco Alvarez continued his multi-homer trend, delivering two-homer games in wins over the Giants, marking another season with multiple long balls.

MLB Releases 2027 Spring Schedules Amid Lockout Risk — Sep 4, 2026MLB has released the 2027 spring training schedules with teams like the Astros, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and A’s planning to begin Feb. 19, though the ongoing CBA negotiations could derail games or delay the start of the season. The schedules show each club’s split-squad dates and home parks, but the looming labor dispute threatens to wipe out or postpone spring training and possibly the regular season.

Tom Gallagher Feels like printing tickets to a concert that might get cancelled, but I get it, gotta plan something.

Angels rout Astros 18-3; Neto drives seven RBIs — Aug 21, 2026Zach Neto matched a career-high with seven RBIs and went 5-for-6, including his 21st homer, as the Angels routed the Astros 18-3 for their highest-scoring game in years and to take the road series. Grayson Rodriguez pitched seven strong innings while teammates contributed multi-hit performances, though Wade Meckler and Nolan Schanuel left with injuries.

Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown — Aug 23, 2026The Houston Astros announced that GM Dana Brown will part ways with the team, with his duties transitioning to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and senior adviser Jeff Bagwell, while owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during the transition. Separately, manager Joe Espada inadvertently signaled to the bullpen, prompting an unplanned early exit for Hunter Brown in a high-leverage moment as MLB rules treat the gesture as an official pitching change.

Padres Rally Past Brewers 3-2 — Aug 8, 2026Cam Smith homered twice and drove in runs to lead the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Padres, continuing a late-season hot stretch after a challenging season. Astros officials highlighted his ongoing development in the outfield as the team seeks more consistent production, with manager Espada crediting his work with the hitting coach on improving his swing.

Murakami Ends 14-Game Homerless Streak vs Astros — Jul 26, 2026Munetaka Murakami capped a bobblehead day with two homers and six RBIs as the White Sox crushed the Astros, snapping a 13-game homer drought and widening Chicago’s lead atop the AL Central. His parents attended the event, adding a personal moment as the White Sox extended their cushion and prepared to host the Yankees.

Astros Sweep White Sox; Bullpen Shines — Jul 25, 2026The Houston Astros erased a five-run deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-5, powered by an eight-run sixth inning highlighted by Christian Walker’s bases-clearing double and Cam Smith’s go-ahead homer, with Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña contributing key hits throughout the game. Houston’s bullpen, including AJ Blubaugh and Kai-Wei Teng, preserved the lead after starter Spencer Arrighetti exited early with nerve irritation, while the White Sox threatened early but couldn’t hold off the Astros’ late surge.

Yordan Alvarez chases rare AL Triple Crown while living out of an RV — Sep 3, 2026Yordan Alvarez, the Houston Astros star and AL MVP frontrunner who could become baseball's first Triple Crown winner since 2012, spends his off-season traveling in an RV with his family, enjoying a normal-life routine away from the spotlight. Analyses of his postseason chances pair with praise from his manager for his poise, while talk of Alvarez chasing a Triple Crown frames broader discussions about his impact beyond the regular season.

Tom Gallagher Love that a guy chasing the Triple Crown just wants to park his RV and be normal in the offseason. Grounded dude.

Astros Sweep Marlins 5-2 — Jul 19, 2026The Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 8-5, with Yordan Alvarez homering twice and Jeremy Peña adding a grand slam as Ronel Blanco returned from Tommy John surgery to a rough 4 2/3 innings. The Marlins extended their losing streak, including a five-game slide to the Brewers and a seven-game skid overall, raising concerns about their playoff viability and long-term form.

Astros at White Sox: Brown vs Burke — Jul 23, 2026A cluster of MLB betting analyses highlights value bets across upcoming games, including backing the White Sox at home with Davis Martin in the early innings, betting Davis Martin for a five-inning outs prop, and wagering on Eduardo Rodríguez’s Over 2.5 earned runs due to regression risk. The coverage also notes favorable line-shopping opportunities in Astros vs. Nationals odds and previews the Athletics vs. Twins matchup, emphasizing differing team directions and run potential.

Biden Laughs Off People Saying He Is Past His ‘Prime’Reporting — Aug 7, 2023President Joe Biden is making light of people questioning his age. Biden hosted the Houston Astros at the White House on Monday. “I tell you, remarkable achievements led by — and this is not hyperbole — the legendary…

Mancini plans to retire as Orioles Sept. 19 — Aug 28, 2026Trey Mancini will retire as a Baltimore Oriole, signing a one-day contract for a Sept. 19 ceremony at Camden Yards to cap an eight-year MLB career that included a 2021 Comeback Player of the Year honor after his battle with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2020. The ceremony honors his time with the Orioles, his brief return with the Angels and other teams, and his World Series title with the Astros in 2022, with proceeds and tributes supporting cancer charities and his foundation.