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Rays Sweep Astros, First AL Team to 90 Wins — 4dThe 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 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.

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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.

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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 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 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.

On X · @SpursOfficialTottenham Hotspur Share Training Ground Photos Ahead of Aston Villa MatchOfficial Spurs account posts routine pre-match training photos highlighting squad fitness and Pedro Porro's return. Reaction is mostly neutral-positive with light banter; no strong ideological split.280 likes · 20m

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…

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.

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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.

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.

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.

SSandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 11h · 2 reads

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…

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Mariano Rivera Seriously Injured During Yankees Alumni Game — Aug 12, 2025For the first time in six years, Yankee Stadium brought back a tradition many fans thought they might never see again. On Saturday afternoon, before the Yankees faced the Houston Astros, the team hosted its Old Timers’…

MLB Star Shows Support for Israel With Subtle Addition to His HatReporting — Oct 13, 2023Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman showed his solidarity with Israel on Tuesday during Game 3 of the American League Division Series. The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked southern Israel from the Gaza…

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.

Watch: Philadelphia Took Steps to Stop Phillies Fans from Going Crazy After Big Win, It Did Not WorkReporting — Oct 25, 2022On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres to win the National League Championship Series and now they are headed to the World Series against the AL champion Houston Astros. The win had…

IJRHollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To TennesseeJack McGeever · 4 min · 13h

Red Sox-Yankees Series Reframes Postseason Outlook — Aug 24, 2026The Yankees host the Astros in a series opener with Will Warren slated to start as Aaron Judge progresses from a rib injury, while Houston counters with rookie Ethan Pecko and a lineup trying to rebound; projections for the game lean toward a Yankees win. With the Rays still leading the AL East, New York’s returnees like Bellinger and Judge give them a fighting chance to close the gap, though the schedule remains challenging and odds suggest it will be close.

Fans Furious After Famous Singer Flubs National Anthem: ‘Pathetic’Opinion — Oct 29, 2022In perhaps a telling omen before a crushing Houston Astros choke job in Game 1 of the World Series, a six-time Grammy-nominated singer absolutely butchered “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the game. Eric Burton is…

Dodgers announce starting lineup vs Pirates — Aug 21, 2026Multiple MLB series highlight the weekend, including the Dodgers hosting the Pirates with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to face Bubba Chandler and the Astros facing the Athletics as Houston chases the AL West lead. In the National League, the Rockies welcome the Guardians in a three-game set with the wild-card race intensifying, while Colorado aims to bounce back from a rough stretch and Cleveland contends for a postseason spot, with injury reports and probable starters outlined for both matchups.

Padres Top Astros 7-2 as Tatis Homers — Aug 8, 2026Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a three-run homer to left to help the Padres take a lead, continuing his productive season at .281/.352/.409 with 10 homers, 51 RBIs and 26 steals. In support, Jackson Merrill went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a stolen base in a 3-2 win over Houston as San Diego leaned on its depth, with Merrill batting .344 in August and Tatis' highlight moment celebrated by the Padres' dugout.

Rapper Refused to Stop Show as People Died, Crowd Begged Him to Shut It DownReporting — Nov 7, 2021As chaos surged through the deadly mayhem of the crowd at Houston’s Astroworld Festival in November, rapper Travis Scott continued to perform — even as fans begged for the show to be stopped. Eight people died on Nov…

On X · @nctymisfitNCT 127 Fans Hype “Punch” Performance Clip from Seoul ConcertFan reactions to NCT 127's “Punch” performance during NEO CITY: THE REDLINE tour in Seoul are overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic, centered on nostalgia, excitement, and praise for the staging, with no meaningful opposition observed.508 likes · 21m