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Houston Astros Demote Struggling Former Top Rookie To Open Spot For Ace The Houston Astros will get their ace back from injury this weekend, but they had to move one of their former top rookies down after his early struggles. Author: Brad Wakai Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Houston Astros MLB J.P. France Framber Valdez It was another tough result for the Houston Astros on Thursday when they were swept by the Chicago Cubs . They have now dropped to 7-19 on the season, their worst start in roughly 50 years , and are firmly in last place of the AL West. It's a broken record by now, but it can't be understated just how much their struggles have come from injuries to their pitching staff as they've

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the absolute mess of a season from the Houston Astros thus far and where the team has gone wrong, as well as give their good, bad and Uggla from this week & preview this weekend in baseball.

Former Houston Astros Boss Wins Baseball Digest Lifetime Achievement Award Dusty Baker was honored for his entire life in baseball, claiming an award that only three others have won so far. Author: Matthew Postins Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Baker Houston Astros MLB Former Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker was recently named the fourth winner of the Baseball Digest Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his entire career in baseball, dating back to his time as a player alongside the legendary Hank Aaron in Atlanta . Baker is now a special assistant to the San Francisco Giants , where he got his start as a manager in the 1990s. He retired from managing after last season. He joins Willie Mays, Vin

It's time for the 2024 MLB Mexico City Series. Here's how to watch the Astros vs. Rockies two-game event.

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros talks with manager Joe Espada #19 as he is removed from the game during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo : Michael Reaves / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Astros closed out their series against the Cubs with their fifth straight loss. Houston fell to Chicago 3-1 at Wrigley Field. Yordan Alvarez drove-in Houston's lone run of the game on a sacrifice fly in the top of the first inning. Rafael Montero was charged the loss after he allowed two runs through one inning of relief. The Astros are at the bottom of the AL West at 7-and-19. They return home to host the Colorado Rockies

A timely swing by J.T. Realmuto propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to an unlikely win in the World Series opener. A terrific stab by right fielder Nick Castellanos gave him that shot. Realmuto hit a solo home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies, saved by Castellanos' sliding catch, rallied past the Houston Astros 6-5 Friday night. Down 5-0 early against Astros ace Justin Verlander, the Phillies became the first team in 20 years to overcome a five-run deficit to win a World Series game.

The Astros, seven straight times in the ALCS, stand 7-19, and just two teams have risen from similar starts to make the playoffs. Yet, there's still plenty of pedigree, and the division looks open with the Rangers and Mariners only off to so-so starts. So Houston holds hope. “I think we're going to be fine,” Astros GM Dana Brown said by phone Wednesday, before the team lost twice more. “We're 5 ¹/₂ games out [now 6 ¹/₂], and we've got 138 [now 136] games left.” The record is a shock but isn't a fluke . Star third baseman Alex Bregman is struggling, former MVP Jose Abreu looks done, and just about every starter has been out. Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros flies out against the Chicago Cubs.

Ty France and Luis Urías hit two-run homers, Luis Castillo pitched six solid innings and Seattle beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Thursday in Arlington, taking two of three in the series and leaving with first place in the AL West. In Chicago, Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little says he had to change his glove before he entered the team's 4-3 victory over Houston because of an American flag patch.

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie offers multiple key pieces of strategy for the final days of Week 4.

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Cody Bellinger ran into a brick wall. It didn't end well.

Injuries to the rotation, underperformance from the bullpen and bad luck on offense have sunk the Astros to last in the AL West.

The Chicago Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly have been placed on the 15-day injured list, while infielder Garrett Cooper has been designated for assignment. In corresponding moves, the Cubs recalled left-handers Hayden Wesneski and Luke Little, and infielder Matt Mervis from Triple-A Iowa. Hendricks’...

Adbert Alzolay has blown four of his first seven save chances so far this season

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman break down all the baseball matchups from this past weekend including Elly De La Cruz crushing again, the one change that may lead to Juan Soto having a career year and if the Houston Astros are in big trouble.

Ronny Garcia, who was selected as an international prospect for the Houston Astros in 2016, died in a motor vehicle accident in the Dominican Republic. He was 24.

Astros have reached the ALCS seven years in a row, but their ugly start to 2024 has them on the back foot.

Left-hander Mitchell Parker threw seven shutout innings, and Luis Garcia Jr. had three singles and two RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 6-0 on Sunday. The Nationals have won three of their past four series after starting the season 2-6. After allowing two runs over five innings last Monday in his major league debut, a 6-4 win over the L.A. Dodgers, Parker (2-0) was even more effective in his second major league start, allowing three hits, striking out eight and walking none, throwing 57 of his 73 pitches for strikes.