Tag: Houston Astros

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...

Astros promote Zach Dezenzo, taking a page from the Rangers' playbook

ARLINGTON, Texas — On Sept. 6, 2023, the Houston Astros ended a three-day evisceration of their intrastate rivals. The Astros hit a franchise...

Reeling Astros' August swoon continues in walk-off loss to Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — They are searching for a spark, something to spur this depth-deficient roster during baseball’s dreaded dog days. Slug is absent,...

Rafael Montero's departure from Astros delivers end to Jim Crane's messy 2022 winter

HOUSTON — Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is in the overnight business. He made his money as a shipping magnate, bought a baseball...

Analyzing the major deals of the MLB trade deadline with insights from Keith Law

I’ve written over a dozen articles breaking down various trades at this year’s deadline, focusing, of course, on the trades that involved prospects....

Eno's take on Yusei Kikuchi trade: Astros land lefty starter with excellent stuff

Did the Houston Astros just get the best starter who will be traded at the deadline?Yusei Kikuchi wasn’t at the top of any...