Kyle Schwarber | Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images The Astros pay a visit to the City of Brotherly Love. Starting tonight, the Astros will play the first game of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. GameTimes and Starting Lineups Monday, 5:40 PM CT: Ronel Blanco (9-6, 3.14) vs. Zach Wheeler (12-6, 2.73)Tuesday, 5:40 PM CT: Justin Verlander (3-3, … [Read more...] about Series Preview (43 of 52): Astros Visit Philadelphia (x3)
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Astros’ Mauricio Dubón makes sensational catch as he slams into outfield wall
Houston's super-utility star is putting his Gold Glove to good use. … [Read more...] about Astros’ Mauricio Dubón makes sensational catch as he slams into outfield wall
Texans’ final 53-man roster projection entering cutdown day
The Houston Texans wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at NRG Stadium.Now comes the hard part. Over a dozen players performed admirably in Saturday’s contest and yet maybe 10 will make the active 53-man roster.Some will be brought back on the practice squad. Others might have to turn to the UFL or Canada to continue their … [Read more...] about Texans’ final 53-man roster projection entering cutdown day
Game 129 Thread. August 25, 2024, 6:10 CT. Astros @ Orioles
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Kikuchi time! Alvarez out again for a third straight game with “neck discomfort.” Maybe it’s “gremlins” in the neck. Are gremlins contagious? Here’s the lineup. Nationally televised on ESPN. … [Read more...] about Game 129 Thread. August 25, 2024, 6:10 CT. Astros @ Orioles
Back-to-back homers from Alex Bregman, Yainer Diaz push Astros past Orioles 6-3
Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz hit solo homers on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles and a split of the four-game series. Ramón Urías hit a three-run shot for the Orioles to tie the game in the fifth, but Bregman and Diaz went deep in the seventh off Burch Smith to give Houston a 5-3 edge. Houston … [Read more...] about Back-to-back homers from Alex Bregman, Yainer Diaz push Astros past Orioles 6-3