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Keep up with the latest Houston Astros Baseball News. The American League West Astros are led by a number of great players including Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and also pitcher Justin Verlander. Dusty Baker is the manager of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every night. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win an MLB World Series?

Houston Astros Baseball News

- Mark Polishuk

The Astros have been using a six-man rotation for the last couple of weeks, in order to both ease Justin Verlander’s return from the 15-day injured list and to help [...]

- Mark Polishuk

The Athletics announced that right-hander Janson Junk has been claimed off waivers from the Astros. Outfielder Miguel Andujar was moved to the 60-day injured list to create roster space, as [...]

- Darragh McDonald

The Astros announced that they have signed outfielder Jason Heyward and optioned outfielder Chas McCormick, two moves that were previously reported. To open a 40-man spot for Heyward, right-hander Janson [...]

- Steve Adams

The Astros optioned outfielder Chas McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land following last night’s game — presumably to clear an active roster spot for the pending arrival of newly signed outfielder [...]

- Darragh McDonald
Astros, Jason Heyward Agree To Deal

Aug. 28: Heyward is taking his physical today, manager Joe Espada tells the Astros beat (X link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Assuming it goes well, he could officially [...]

- Darragh McDonald

The White Sox announced today that they have claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Astros. The latter club had designated him for assignment on the weekend. Infielder Nick [...]

- Nick Deeds

The Astros have surged ahead of the free-falling Mariners to take control of the AL West after a rough start to the season, and they’ve largely done that without one [...]

- Mark Polishuk

The Astros announced a set of roster moves this afternoon, including the news that infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment. This opens up a 40-man roster spot for [...]

- Darragh McDonald

Right-hander Penn Murfee began a rehab assignment last week but made just one appearance and will now be shut down. Per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, the righty has [...]

- Darragh McDonald
Astros To Sign Héctor Neris

The Astros are signing right-hander Héctor Neris, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 on X. The righty was released by the Cubs earlier this week. Assuming it’s a major league [...]

- Anthony Franco

Alex Bregman returned to the Astros’ lineup this afternoon, hitting atop the order while playing designated hitter. Bregman’s leadoff homer accounted for the only run in a 4-1 loss to [...]

- Steve Adams

Justin Verlander is back. The Astros announced Wednesday that the 41-year-old right-hander has been reinstated from the injured list. Fellow righty Seth Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in [...]

- Darragh McDonald

The Astros have claimed outfielder Ben Gamel off waivers from the Mets, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X. Gamel had recently been designated for assignment by the Mets. [...]

- Anthony Franco

Astros starter Luis Garcia will not pitch in the majors this season, manager Joe Espada told the team’s beat (X link via The Athletic’s Chandler Rome). Garcia has hit a few [...]

- Mark Polishuk

Justin Verlander “felt strong” during a bullpen session today in Houston, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle), which should line Verlander up to [...]

- Data Skrive

Player prop bet options for Bobby Witt Jr., Jose Ramirez and others are available when the Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians (...) [...]

- Kevin Kraczkowski

The surging Houston Astros descend on the Queen City. [...]

- Mark Polishuk

The Astros have been using a six-man rotation for the last couple of weeks, in order to both ease Justin Verlander’s return from the 15-day injured list and to help [...]

- Locked On Astros

Brett and Eric talk about how key this series, a statement series. A four game sweep is not easily obtained in Major League Baseball. Yordan Alvarez almost h [...]

- Matthew Postins

The minor-league season has just a few weeks left, but Houston Astros prospect Kenedy Corona is probably ready to put it in his rear-view mirror. Corona is the [...]

- @astros

Condensed Game: Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals take on Yordan Alvarez and the Astros on September 1, 2024 [...]

- @astros

Look back at Yusei Kikuchi's best moments from his big month of August [...]

- @astros

Kaleb Ort secures the Astros' 7-2 win in the top of the 9th inning as Bobby Witt Jr. pops out to shortstop Jeremy Peña [...]

- @astros

Ronel Blanco tosses three strikeouts through five innings pitched in a solid starting bid vs. the Royals [...]

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Yordan Alvarez hits a solo home run to right field in the bottom of the 4th inning to make it 1-0 Astros [...]

- Dylan Sanders

The Houston Astros made a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays at the MLB deadline. While it was maligned at first, the deal has started to look like a plus [...]

- @Royals

Condensed Game: Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals take on Yordan Alvarez and the Astros on September 1, 2024 [...]

- Data Skrive

A series opener between the Houston Astros (75-62) and Cincinnati Reds (65-73) is scheduled for Monday at 4:10 PM ET, at Great American (...) [...]

- Seth_Schwartzberg

Blanco completes five scoreless innings [...]

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- R.J. Anderson
MLB roster expansion: 10 most intriguing additions, including top prospects and former All-Star, batting champ

MLB teams had their rosters expand from 26 to 28 players on Sunday, Sept. 1 [...]

- R.J. Anderson
Yankees' Jasson Domínguez not among team's September callups as team makes flurry of roster moves

The Yankees' best-known prospect is remaining in the minors for now [...]

- R.J. Anderson
White Sox, on pace to go 37-125, have already tied their franchise record for most losses in a season

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- R.J. Anderson
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- Dayn Perry
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- CBS Sports Staff
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- Mike Axisa
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Corbin Carroll answered with a leadoff inside-the-park homer in the next inning [...]

- Mike Axisa
Darren Baker promotion: Dusty Baker's son to be called up by Nationals on Sunday, per report

The son of the legendary former manager and player is set to make his MLB debut this weekend [...]

- Dayn Perry
Royals claim Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman off waivers, per reports

Kansas City adds two veteran outfielders, who both will be eligible to play in the playoffs if the Royals make it [...]

- Dayn Perry
Clayton Kershaw injury: Dodgers star returns to IL after leaving start vs. D-backs in second inning

Kershaw is dealing with a bone spur in his left big toe [...]

- R.J. Anderson
Checking in on the top five picks of 2023 MLB draft as Dylan Crews becomes third to make it to majors

Crews, Paul Skenes and Wyatt Langford are all now in the majors, leaving just Max Clark and Walker Jenkins [...]

- R.J. Anderson
Will Yankees' Jasson Domínguez be a September call-up? Manager Aaron Boone says team hasn't decided

The Yankees have some incentive for keeping Domínguez's rookie status in place for next season [...]

- R.J. Anderson
Cardinals designate Tommy Pham for assignment, recall Jordan Walker ahead of series vs. Yankees

Pham appeared in 23 games with the Cardinals after being obtained at the trade deadline [...]

- R.J. Anderson
Phillies' Bryce Harper admits to playing through wrist, elbow injuries amid two-month power outage

Harper, who has homered six times since June ended, is hopeful his wrist will be improved by October [...]

- R.J. Anderson
Angels pitcher Sam Aldegheri to become first pitcher born and raised in Italy to appear in MLB game

Aldegheri was acquired from the Phillies in a deadline trade [...]

- Mike Axisa
Phillies' Nick Castellanos would like to see 'severe consequences' for MLB owners who don't try to win

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- Mike Axisa
Dodgers vs. D-backs series: What to know about NL West showdown as Arizona aims to clinch tiebreaker

Los Angeles and Arizona begin a four-game series Friday night, their final meeting of the regular season [...]

- Mike Axisa
Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino breaks thumb on bizarre play that injures two players, hurts team's playoff hopes

The 6-8 week injury timetable means Pasquantino's regular season is over [...]

- Mike Axisa
Best and worst MLB trade deadline moves after one month: Which teams nailed it and which whiffed?

Exactly one month after the deadline, let's check in on the most successful moves [...]

- Zachary Pereles
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Yordan Álvarez smashes a solo home run, giving Astros a lead over Royals

Yordan Álvarez smashed a solo home run to give the Houston Astros a lead over the Kansas City Royals. [...]

Darren Baker, son of longtime manager Dusty Baker, called up by Nationals

Darren Baker spent much of his childhood around baseball. Sunday was the first time he woke up knowing he was a major leaguer. [...]

Mets' Francisco Lindor crushes a solo-homer against the White Sox, his 29th long ball of the season

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor crushed a solo-homer against the Chicago White Sox, his 29th long ball of the season. [...]

Shohei Ohtani crushes his 44th home run of the season, Dodgers take early lead over Diamondbacks

Shohei Ohtani crushed his 44th home run of the season and gave the Los Angeles Dodgers an early lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks. [...]

Dodgers place LHP Clayton Kershaw on 15-day injured list due to bone spur in toe

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Shohei Ohtani hits his 43rd homer of the year vs. the D-backs, a solo blast to extend Dodgers' lead

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Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the New York Mets beat the skidding White Sox 5-3 on Saturday night, handing Chicago its [...]

Milwaukee recalled outfielder Brewer Hicklen, marking the first time in franchise history that the major league roster has included a player named Brewer. [...]

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated right-hander Zach Eflin from the 15-day injured list and brought back up top infield prospect Coby Mayo. [...]

The Nationals have added infielder/outfielder Darren Baker to the team's roster. The son of former manager Dusty Baker, Darren became famous as a child for a near-collision at home plate [...]

The Yankees reinstated infielder Anthony Rizzo from the 60-day injured list on Sunday. He had been working his way back after sustaining a right forearm fracture in a collision with [...]

Steven Matz, who went on the injured list with a back injury at the end of April and aggravated the issue in June, was activated off the IL by the [...]

A day after losing 1B Vinnie Pasquantino to a broken thumb, the Royals claimed OFs Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman off waivers and acquired Yuli Gurriel. [...]

- Ryan Hockensmith

Paul Skenes' rise has been stunning, but those who watched him play at Air Force witnessed him pull off an impressive two-way feat that earned him a new nickname. [...]

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