Major League Baseball franchise in Houston, Texas
Houston Astros: Forrest Whitley gets call to majors after 8 years: Nearly eight years after he was a first-round draft pick, Forrest Whitley got the call to the ...
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From The Athletic: Ronel Blanco had tried out for the Yankees, Mets, Pirates and Rays to no avail. When he wasn’t training ... Show more theathletic.com/3240168/2022/04/11/astros-reliever-ronel-blancos-unlikely-journey-from-washing-cars-to-pitching-in-the-major-leagues/
Quick Glance: Astros-Pitcher Ronel Blanco throws No-Hitter against Blue Jays
- Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco threw the first no-hitter of the MLB season, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays while allowing only two walks.
- Blanco delivered an impressive performance in just his eighth MLB start, allowing only two walks until two outs in the ninth inning before sealing the game.
- The 30-year-old Blanco heavily relied on his changeup, which played a crucial role in his success, and he was supported by solid defense and strong team assistance from the Astros.
- This no-hitter marks the 17th in Astros history and the 323rd overall in MLB history, highlighting Blanco's achievement alongside other Astros pitchers who have also delivered no-hitters in recent years.
George Springer to mark 10 years of MLB service in Houston: Fewer than 10% of major league players achieve 10 years of service time, according to the Major ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez placed on injured list with elbow issue: The Houston Astros will be without Framber Valdez for at least the next two weeks after ...
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Houston Astros: Lack of timely hits magnified in walk-off loss: The Houston Astros did not lack for scoring opportunities against the Kansas City Royals ...
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Texas Rangers World Series banner: Why is it wrinkled and crooked?: Something about the first World Series banners in the state of Texas. The Astros had trouble ...
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Autism Awareness: Astros' Joe Espada catches daughter's pitch: On Autism Awareness Night for Astros, Joe Espada's daughter Viviana throws first pitch to her dad
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The evolution of Alex Bregman: The once-brash third baseman enters platform year ‘at peace’
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Houston Astros: Toronto Blue Jays on deck: George Springer and Co. come to Minute Maid Park after splitting four games at Tampa Bay.
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We asked players about the coolest thing at Augusta National. There were plenty of answers. See the whole list at golfweek.usatoday.com/ .
MLB's new uniforms: Astros, MLBPA still hoping for adjustments: Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association ...
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Spring fashion from 'sweet 16' Hats in the Park luncheon at Hermann Pa: The 2024 Hats in the Park luncheon benefiting the Hermann Park Conservancy raised $480 ...
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Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Astros to Easter events: Our weekend top picks also include ZimSculpt, Kemah Boardwalk, Kingdom Undone and more.
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Kyle Tucker says Astros have 'best team in league,' open to long-term deal: Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker is open to a long-term contract ...
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Houston Astros: Brice Matthews makes Grapefruit League debut: Brice Matthews, the Astros' first-round pick in 2023, got his first taste of big league life in his ...
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Astros are pursuing Blake Snell: Sources: Snell is believed to be seeking the same type of contract signed by Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman — a three-year deal ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Why Blake Snell Might Be an Ideal Fit for the Astros
- In an effort to strengthen their pitching depth, the Astros are actively involved in the starting pitching market.
- Owner Jim Crane's strong interest in Blake Snell positions him as a potential top target for the team.
- Acquiring Snell or another available starting pitcher could alleviate the ongoing rotation concerns within the Astros.
- Bringing in Snell could offer the team more stability and potentially enhance the performances of Valdez and Javier from the previous season.
Jen Pawol Umpires Spring Training Game, an MLB First by a Woman Since 2007: A woman has never umpired a regular-season game before.
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Former Astro Billy Wagner deserves better in Hall of Fame voting: The Astros didn't play Tuesday but took a tough loss with Billy Wagner coming agonizingly short ...
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Houston 30 years ago: Archive photos from February 1994: Houston Chronicle photos show a smattering of snow and The Woodlands mall under construction.
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ESPN's Joe Buck on rare Texans assignment: 'I can't wait for it': ESPN's Joe Buck, on a rare Texans game, discusses Saturday's high-stakes showdown in ...
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Houston’s weirdest, craziest and funniest stories of 2023: Here are some of the weirdest, craziest and funniest stories in 2023 including alligators starting ...
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Houston Sports Awards: Texans' C.J. Stroud and all the other winners: C.J. Stroud won a couple of the major awards on a night when Warren Moon ...
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Houston Astros: Stickler for detail, Joe Espada sees where to improve: Vowing no complacency, the new manager wants his team to run the bases better and allow ...
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Houston Astros great Billy Wagner misses Hall of Fame by 5 votes: The reliever will get a 10th and final try on the baseball writers' ballot next year.
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Quick Glance: Joe Mauer Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
- Mauer cleared 76.1% of votes to receive the sport's highest honor
- He is only the third catcher ever to be elected on the first ballot
- Mauer is the fourth St. Paul native to reach baseball immortality
- He was a superior athlete, excelling in multiple sports
Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 live updates: Latest vote tracker, announcement time and news
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Ted Cruz curse re-emerges following Texas Longhorns loss to Washington: A Ted Cruz curse seems to be overblown but the U.S. Senator hasn't watched one of his ...
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You could've made easy money using Ted Cruz and college football: One way you could use the Ted Cruz curse for fun and profit.
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Baseball Hall of Fame: Billy Wagner among 4 ex-Astros on 2024 ballot: Former closer Billy Wagner, who has seen his votes trend upward in recent years ...
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Houston Astros: Stickler for detail, Joe Espada sees where to improve: Vowing no complacency, the new manager wants his team to run the bases better and allow ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/joe-espada-houston-astros-areas-to-improve-18538577.php
Houston City Council runoff election: Tony Buzbee loses to Huffman: District G Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman prevailed in her high-profile contest against ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-city-council-runoff-results-18524692.php
Can Denver match a Texas city’s success as it pursues a new homelessness strategy?
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Astros: Omar López named bench coach, coaching staff set for 2024: Omar López, who served as the Astros’ first-base coach for the past four seasons ...
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2023 Houston newsmakers include mayoral election, Astros, Lina Hidalgo: Beyonce to Taylor Swift to a new Houston mayor. Here are some of the biggest headlines of ...
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Meet new faces in Houston's City Hall, including mayor: It's a new era in Houston. Meet the city's 63rd mayor, John Whitmire, and the fresh faces in City Hall.
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/city-hall-new-faces-18554211.php
Can Denver match a Texas city’s success as it pursues a new homelessness strategy?
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Guess we'll never know: Rangers' Corey Seager trolls Astros at parade: Corey Seager mocked Alex Bregman and the Astros by reciting a famous Kanye West line that ...
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Adolis Garcia, Rangers crush Astros in ALCS Game 7 to reach World Series: The Rangers are going to the Fall Classic for the first time since 2011 ...
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Quick Glance: Astros Bryan Abreu Suspension: MLB Extends Ban to 2024 Regular Season
- Astros reliever Bryan Abreu's two-game suspension for intentionally hitting Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia with a pitch was upheld by an arbitrator and will be served at the start of the 2024 regular season, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.
- The decision allowed Abreu to be available for Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday and meant he would not serve his suspension in the World Series if the Astros advanced.
- MLB disciplined Abreu for intentionally throwing at Garcia.
- Garcia later hit a ninth-inning grand slam off Ryne Stanek, leading to the Rangers' 9-2 win.
Texas’ Aroldis Chapman Hit Houston’s Chas McCormick With a 104-MPH Pitch, and It Looked So Painful
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Rangers blast off to World Series with resounding Game 7 performance over Astros in ALCS
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Women of Houston City Council back Huffman in runoff against Buzbee: Women of city council are supporting colleague Mary Nan Huffman in her campaign for ...
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At-Large 3 runoff candidates' campaigns costs vastly differed: Houston At-Large 3 candidates prove spending big on a campaign doesn't always mean more votes
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/at-large-three-campaigns-finance-disparities-18494424.php
Dusty Baker deserves hometown recognition. How Sacramento can honor retiring baseball icon
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‘Dallas’ Rangers? Fans roast Ted Cruz over his description of Arlington’s baseball team
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Is the Ted Cruz Astros Curse Real? What We Know: The Republican strongly denied there was any curse before attending a game on Monday that the Astros lost.
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POLL: Will Texas Rangers win Game 3 tonight? Or will Houston Astros break the streak?
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Dusty Baker: Hall of Fame call won't come for a few years: Although the just-retired Astros manager will be eligible for Cooperstown in six months ...
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Savior Evan Carter does it all in ALCS Game 1 win: Evan Carter scored the Rangers’ first run and made game-changing plays on defense in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over ...
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Houston runoff early voting: What to know before you vote: Early voting begins Monday in Houston's City Hall runoffs, with voters set to select a new mayor ...
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Dusty Baker: Hall of Fame call won't come for a few years: Although the just-retired Astros manager will be eligible for Cooperstown in six months ...
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Carlos Correa booed by Astros fans, Twins star and Josh Reddick react: Former Astros star has been booed by Houston fans in the playoffs, but he says he ...
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Mexico’s president has a prediction for which Texas team will make it to the World Series — and win
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Houston Astros: Dana Brown's search for manager, offseason needs: Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer discuss Dana Brown’s approach to the Astros’ managerial ...
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Astros roll to early lead, hold on to beat Twins in Game 1 of the ALDS 6-4: Home runs from Jorge Polanco and Royce Lewis got the Twins within striking distance ...
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Paid articlePaid Astros take control early to win critical Game 3, leave Twins season on the brink
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Paid articlePaid Houston City Hall runoffs: Early voting dates, candidates, more: Thursday is the last to register to vote in the December runoffs, when voters will elect a new ...
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Houston Astros: Ryne Stanek on paternity list, Seth Martinez recalled: The Astros were without Ryne Stanek on Friday after the reliever was placed on the ...
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Houston City Council runoff election 2023: Candidates, dates to know: Houston City Council District D, G, H and At-large Positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are going to ...
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Orioles win 4th straight, blast Astros, 9-5, behind homers from Austin Hays, Ryan O’Hearn and Heston Kjerstad
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Houston City Hall runoffs: Early voting dates, candidates, more: Thursday is the last to register to vote in the December runoffs, when voters will elect a new ...
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Houston mayor, Harris County judge accept bets for Astros vs. Rangers: Houston mayor Sylvester Turner announced accepting a bet with the Arlington mayor for the ...
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Jewish MLB players 'stand with Israel' in video condemning Hamas attack: Alex Bregman, Shawn Green and Ryan Braun are among 19 current and former Jewish MLB ...
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Houston Astros' José Abreu reaches 10 years of MLB service time: Fewer than 10 percent of major league players achieve 10 years of service time ...
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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker issues wager to Houston Mayor over Rangers-Astros ALCS
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Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M’s 5-1 to open key series in playoff race
oregonlive.com/sports/2023/09/vintage-verlander-silences-seattle-as-astros-top-ms-5-1-to-open-key-series-in-playoff-race.html
Houston Astros: Chas McCormick starts in CF for ALDS Game 1: Astros manager Dusty Baker described the choice as matchup-driven against Twins starter Bailey Ober ...
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Houston's best photos of Oct. 2023: Astros, J.J. Watt and election kickoff: Take a look at the top images from Chronicle photographers over the past month.
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Astros bounce back to end Royals' four-game win streak: Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers each belted solo home runs and Framber Valdez gave up one unearned run in ...
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Quick Glance: Astros end Royals' Four-Game Win Streak
- Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers each hit solo home runs while Framber Valdez allows one unearned run in seven innings as the Houston Astros defeat the Kansas City Royals 7-1.
- The Astros (84-66) salvage the final game of the series after dropping the first two, and the Royals (48-102) see their four-game winning streak end.
- Royals starter Jordan Lyles (4-17) is tagged for four runs on six hits in six innings.
- Meyers puts Houston ahead 3-1 in the fourth inning with a solo home run, his 10th of the year.
Houston Astros: Huge sixth inning fuels big win over San Diego Padres: Kyle Tucker hit two triples during an eight-run sixth inning that sent the Astros on their ...
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How Dallas secured a federal health agency: ARPA-H will call Dallas home, alongside two other hubs in Cambridge, Mass., and the Washington, D.C., area.
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander has tough night vs. N.Y. Yankees: Astros starter Justin Verlander had allowed four home runs total over his previous 13 starts ...
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Houston Astros: Jake Meyers hits two homers to beat Yankees: Jake Meyers set a career-high with six RBI to overshadow shaky pitching performances by José Urquidy ...
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MLB roundup: Red Sox ring up 24 hits, pummel Astros 17-1: Wilyer Abreu clubbed his first big-league home run and was one of eight Red Sox batters to record ...
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Orioles hold on to beat Astros, 5-4, extending MLB’s longest active streak without being swept: ‘We do fight’
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Quick Glance: Orioles Beat Astros 5-4, Extend MLB's Longest Unbeaten Streak
- Adley Rutschman hits a leadoff home run, Orioles' defense makes standout plays.
- Dean Kremer continues success against Houston, Rutschman and Mountcastle homer.
- Astros trail 3-2 after Altuve's home run.
- Félix Bautista secures the win for the Orioles with a strong performance in the ninth inning.
Biden fetes Dusty Baker and the Astros during White House visit: The president joked with Baker about persevering in the face of critics who claimed the Astros' ...
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Quick Glance: Biden honors Dusty Baker and the Astros at White House
- President Biden welcomes the reigning World Series Champions, the Houston Astros, and congratulates Dusty Baker on his first title as manager.
- Baker, former All-Star outfielder of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was hired by the Astros before the 2020 season.
- Biden also recognizes Astros Shortstop Jeremy Peña as the first rookie position player to be named World Series MVP and acknowledges the team for its contributions to the community.
- The Astros bring over 100 people, including 36 players and coaches from last year's team, to the White House.
Anheuser-Busch stops cutting tails of Clydesdales: Brewer Anheuser-Busch said it has stopped cutting off the tails of Clydesdale horses used in publicity for its ...
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Eugenio Suárez hits two-run homer as Mariners hold on for 7-6 win over Astros to complete series sweep
oregonlive.com/sports/2023/08/eugenio-suarez-hits-two-run-homer-as-mariners-hold-on-for-7-6-win-over-astros-to-complete-series-sweep.html
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