Tag: Houston Astros
Joe Espada's even hand guides Astros to improbable AL West title
HOUSTON — On the brink of baseball history, Joe Espada finally broke. His players label him even-keeled, a manager who stayed steady through...
Houston Astros clinch AL West for 4th straight year with win over Seattle Mariners
The Houston Astros are inevitable.A team that on June 18 was 10 games behind the Seattle Mariners in the American League West standings...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez has knee sprain, will miss Mariners series
HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez sprained his right knee and will be unavailable for the remainder of the Houston Astros’ critical three-game series against...
Yordan Alvarez, Astros’ top hitter, exits game due to injury with key series looming
HOUSTON — Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after an awkward slide into second base during...
José Altuve got ejected for *what*? Plus Juan Soto's multi-milestone homer
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox.Juan...
Padres’ Luis Arraez ends MLB’s longest streak without a strikeout in 20 years
SAN DIEGO — No offense in baseball has a higher batting average against breaking balls than the San Diego Padres. No hitter in...