Tag: Houston Astros
Three Houston Astros takeaways on the first half of the season
HOUSTON — They nearly needed life support after the season’s first four weeks and dug a 10-game division deficit by June 18, but...
Astros get the 'perfect storm' with first-round pick Walker Janek
HOUSTON — Walker Janek’s grandfather, William, loved the Houston Astros. The family is from a suburb of Corpus Christi, home of Houston’s Double-A...
Astros' Ronel Blanco had a brilliant first half. Can he sustain it in the second?
HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco is the perfect story for an imperfect season: He’s a swingman blossoming into a bona fide starter before baseball’s...
Lance McCullers Jr.'s setback intensifies Astros' need for rotation help
HOUSTON — Starting pitching always appeared the Houston Astros’ most apparent need at the trade deadline, even while team officials likened Luis Garcia...
MLB All-Star snubs at each position: Francisco Lindor, Luis Gil and more
Look, I know how these guys feel. Here at The Athletic, a handful of writers were chosen to wax poetic about the superstar...
Even without Kyle Tucker, the Astros' 'selfless' offense is thriving
TORONTO — The Houston Astros preach passing the baton, a sort of complementary baseball that rewards patience and requires a refined approach. It...