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Finally, some good news for the Houston Astros pitching staff. Left-hander Framber Valdez will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies in Mexico City. Valdez has been on the injured list after being scratched from his third start of the season with elbow soreness. Thankfully, the left-hander seems to have avoided what could have been a very … [Read more...] about Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series

It’s no secret that the Houston Astros have gotten off to a rough start this year. The Astros currently sit 12 games below .500 and in last place in the American League West. Although the season is less than a month old, the Astros have dug themselves a hole that not many teams in history have come out of. While nobody likes losing, the disastrous start, and possibly a bad … [Read more...] about How a Bad Season Can Save the Houston Astros Dynasty The Astros Rough Start Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu, once one of the best hitters in baseball, has a batting average lower than his jersey number. No batter has had a worse start to the season than Abreu. The Astros first baseman has just four hits in 65 plate appearances nearly a month into the season. Abreu, who wears the No. 79, is batting .068/.138/.085 with a career-high 26.2% … [Read more...] about Astros First Baseman Averaging Less Than Jersey Number

Houston, we have a problem…an injury problem. Injuries continue to plague the Houston Astros rotation as Cristian Javier is now the fifth Astros starter on the IL. Right-hander Cristian Javier was scratched from Sunday’s scheduled start with neck discomfort. Astros manager Joe Espada later confirmed that Javier would be placed on the 15-day injured list. Hunter Brown started in … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Starting Rotation Suffers Another Injury

The Houston Astros are getting help, as their ace Justin Verlander could make his season debut this Friday. Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown commented on the injured three-time Cy Young winner on Sunday. Brown said he hoped to have Justin Verlander back for the Astros upcoming road trip, which begins Friday against Washington. “We need to get him back in … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Ace Could Make Season Debut Friday