Tag: Houston Astros
Jose Altuve's home plate steal provides a spark for an Astros club that needed one
PHILADELPHIA — The catharsis needed a catalyst, something to spark a ballclub playing a brutal schedule amid an already stressful season. Supplying it...
After fan asks, 'If you hit a home run, can I have your bat?' Astros superstar Jose Altuve delivers
BALTIMORE — Christopher Disalvo is a 4-foot-4 middle infielder with a baseball obsession. He lives on Long Island, N.Y., but saw his idol...
Alex Bregman’s elbow injury could limit his availability at 3B for Astros in last quarter of season
HOUSTON — Alex Bregman’s availability to play third base will “kind of be a fluid situation” for the rest of the season, he...
As Astros search for outfield stability, former prospect Wilyer Abreu flourishes in Boston
HOUSTON — Desperation is drawing near for their depleted outfield so, on Monday afternoon, the Houston Astros made another roster move. Trey Cabbage...
Three Astros takeaways: A minor-league catcher's view of Justin Verlander and more
HOUSTON — Before the grind came a gift, a team so bad the Houston Astros could afford to slow play their cornerstone third...
Astros’ Framber Valdez loses no-hit bid with 2 outs in ninth inning on 2-run homer
ARLINGTON, Texas — One out away from something only 35 other pitchers can proclaim, Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez made the one mistake...