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Texas Rangers-Houston Astros is the American League’s best rivalry: The two Texas foes face off for a four-game series at Globe Life Field this weekend ...
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Houston Astros: Catcher Yainer Diaz gets a full plate in 2024: The second-year big leaguer is an offensive upgrade, but just as important will be how he adapts ...
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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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Martín Maldonado: Astros players post farewell messages for catcher: Martín Maldonado has not signed with another team yet but Astros players are posting public ...
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Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz breaks down recent roster additions — and what’s next for pitcher Garrett Crochet
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Veteran catcher Martín Maldonado brings his durability to the Chicago White Sox: ‘I love to play’
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Former Brewers catcher Victor Caratini reportedly signs with Astros: Victor Caratini, a solid backup catcher for the Brewers the last two seasons ...
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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' Dusty Baker expected to retire but won't say yet: Astros manager Dusty Baker didn't sound like a man who was returning, and a team source ...
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Houston Astros: How team will contend in 2024 even with new manager: Key starters and most of regular lineup are in place for Astros to contend for 2024 title ...
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Houston Astros: Dana Brown would like to get backup catcher ASAP: The starting job will be Yainer Díaz's in 2024, but the free-agent market for help is slim.
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The Houston Astros couldn’t outrun Dusty Baker forever: The Houston manager was hardly the only reason the defending champs spit it, but he didn’t help
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Bryan Abreu will be suspended — next year: MLB couldn’t have handled this punishment worse if it tried
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Adolis Garcia’s Fury With Astros Catcher Sparked Bench-Clearing Fracas in ALCS Game 5, per Source
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Houston Astros aren't rushing the process of hiring a manager: Dana Brown said the club is still identifying candidates but has yet to interview one ...
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Astros name primary catcher for 2024: Astros general manager Dana Brown spoke with KPRC 2 on Thursday about the club’s priorities. He naturally listed the ...
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Houston Astros: Absorbing ALCS loss harder for free agents to be: Martín Maldonado, Michael Brantley, Phil Maton and Ryne Stanek don't know where they'll end up ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-free-agents-maldonado-brantley-maton-neris-18443928.php
Bruce Bochy could be difference-maker as Rangers win Game 1 of ALCS: The Rangers manager is undefeated in league championship series and got the upper hand over ...
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Astros’ Bryan Abreu suspended for throwing at Rangers’ Adolis García: Major League Baseball has suspended Houston reliever Bryan Abreu for throwing intentionally ...
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Astros' Bryan Abreu suspended after hitting Adolis Garcia, clearing benches in ALCS Game 5
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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.
Cristian Javier delivers another playoff gem as Astros outlast Rangers in Game 3: Cristian Javier was lights-out in another must-win game, as Houston cut its ...
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"The worst thing he did was wake up the Houston Astros."Martín Maldonado reacts to the exchange between himself and Adolis García as benches ... Show more
Astros' Martin Maldonado dyes hair bright orange for ALCS vs. Rangers: The Astros catcher dyed his hair a different color for each round of the playoffs last ...
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Houston Astros shut out by Texas Rangers in ALCS Game 1: The Astros wasted a solid start by Justin Verlander, collecting only five hits and producing zero ...
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Astros ride Cristian Javier, rock Max Scherzer and climb back into ALCS: Houston’s right-hander delivers the performance many expected out of his Rangers ...
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Houston Astros Yanier Diaz earns start at DH in Game 3 vs. Twins: Rookie gets first postseason start of his career to the delight of his parents (and fans) in ...
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Recap of Houston Astros-Texas Rangers meetings in 2023 regular season: The Astros won the season series from the Rangers 9-4, and there were some fun meetings ...
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Astros vs. Rangers: How Jose Altuve, Marcus Semien led teams to ALCS: On star-filled rosters, no two players are more central to their teams’ identities than the ...
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Houston Astros: Dusty Baker on board with recent player-led meetings: After another Astros team meeting following their second straight loss to Oakland ...
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Astros' Martín Maldonado condemns online harassment of his family: Astros catcher Martin Maldonado shared a post on social media from his wife about how she gets ...
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Houston Astros: Five things to watch before postseason: AL West champs still have things to consider including the third and fourth starters ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-postseason-preview-issues-18404228.php
Houston Astros: Five key moments in ALDS Game 2 loss to Twins: Dusty Baker's faith in Framber Valdez backfires and other moments from Houston's 6-2 loss to Twins ...
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Astros star José Altuve hits 3 home runs in 3 innings in blowout win over Rangers
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Quick Glance: Altuve's 3 Early Homerun Streak Defeats Rangers
- Jose Altuve homered in each of the first three innings, leading the Houston Astros to an impressive 14-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
- Altuve, who increased his season total to 15 homeruns, has hit five in the past two days.
- He hit two homeruns in the series opener against the Rangers, which the Astros won 13-6 on Monday, and added three solo shots on Tuesday.
- Martin Maldonado homered twice for the Astros, and Yordan Alvarez added a homerun among his three hits.
Houston Astros: J.P. France roughed up in 17-1 loss to Red Sox: Houston's bullpen was taxed yet again after a disastrous start by J.P. France ...
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Astros players show Yuli Gurriel love in World Series ring ceremony: Usually, it's just manager Dusty Baker presenting the World Series ring to former players ...
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Justin Verlander cusses at Alex Cora; Red Sox manager tells his side: Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained after the game what ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/justin-verlander-alex-cora-cuss-explanation-quotes-18324318.php
Houston Astros: Tempers boil over, benches clear in finale vs. Rangers: Tempers boiled over during the fifth inning of the Astros' series finale against the ...
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Houston Astros: No clear conclusions from Cristian Javier's start: Astros starter allowed just one hit in 5-plus innings but also labored, throwing only 48 of 97 ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-no-clear-conclusions-cristian-18256082.php
Houston Astros: Hector Neris escapes jam vs. Seattle Mariners: On Saturday, Hector Neris made his 482nd regular-season appearance since 2016 ...
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Houston Astros stay with Martín Maldonado, who won't play what-if game: A series in St. Louis brings a meeting with Willson Contreras, who signed with the ...
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Houston Astros: Ryan Pressly reflects on 10 years of MLB service time: Astros closer Ryan Pressly didn't pitch Wednesday but reached a cherished career ...
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Houston Astros stumped by Seattle Mariners' George Kirby: The Astros were held scoreless into the seventh inning by George Kirby and subdued by the Mariners’ ...
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Framber Valdez caps off great day for Astros with no-hitter: Tuesday ended up being a pretty special day for the Houston Astros. After re-acquiring Justin ...
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Quick Glance: Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians
- Valdez achieves the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history with a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
- Valdez allows only one baserunner and survives the minimum thanks to a double play in the fifth inning.
- The no-hitter is the third this season in the MLB.
- Valdez has a strong start with six strikeouts, retiring the first 12 batters.
Houston Astros: Cardinals take 'good approach' against Framber Valdez: The Cardinals got to Framber Valdez for season highs in hits and runs allowed Tuesday ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/framber-valdez-loss-to-cardinals-approach-18174412.php
Houston Astros beat Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels in opener: The Astros capitalized on a few mistakes by the Angels, who undercut themselves on a night ...
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Quick Glance: Angels win against Astros thanks to 10th-inning error
- Trey Cabbage scored a run in the 10th inning due to a throwing error, securing a 13-12 win for the Los Angeles Angels against the Houston Astros.
- Los Angeles starter Reid Detmers allowed four runs and five hits in six innings, with six strikeouts and three walks.
- Rengifo hit a three-run homer in the second inning, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead.
- Martin Maldonado's two-run double in the fourth inning gave Houston a 4-3 lead.
Houston Astros: How Brandon Bielak conquered Colorado (again): Brandon Bielak continues to thrive against Colorado, tossing another gem against the Rockies to ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/brandon-bielak-colorado-another-stellar-start-18209713.php
Astros' Jose Abreu starting to regain power with some hard work: Astros first baseman José Abreu, who is known for his extensive work in the batting cage ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-jose-abreu-home-runs-hard-work-slump-streak-18146037.php
Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez exits start with calf cramp: Astros starter Framber Valdez said he had “felt a little pull … in my left leg” when he threw a ...
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Why Yainer Diaz should be the starting Astros catcher: On Wednesday, Houston Astros (49-38) catcher and designated hitter Yainer Díaz hit two home runs in a 6-4 ...
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Guardians 10, Astros 9: Houston blows leads in 14-inning loss: The Astros lost their fourth consecutive game in the most painful way possible as the bullpen blew ...
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Martin Maldonado or Yainer Diaz: Dusty Baker talks about decisions: Yainer Diaz has started to hit, but Astros manager Dusty Baker still likes the way Martin ...
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With Jose Altuve returning, Astros sent David Hensley to minors: The Astros' roster decision likely was between utility player David Hensley and third catcher ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-david-hensley-jose-altuve-cesar-salazar-18109284.php
Yordan Alvarez lifts Houston Astros past Oakland Athletics: Another strong start from Hunter Brown and an eighth-inning home run from Yordan Alvarez lifted the ...
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Astros' Martin Maldonado wears sonogram cleats to announce pregnancy: Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and his wife Janelise announced their pregnancy with ...
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Houston Astros: Shake up lineup for series finale vs. White Sox: Mauricio Dubón started at shortstop as Jeremy Peña gets his first game off this season.
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Astros: How Corey Julks stayed ready before his big hit vs. Braves: Houston Astros rookie Corey Julks wasn't in the lineup against the Braves ...
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Astros fall in series finale vs. Angels to end homestand at 4-3: Astros' J.P. France turned in seven superb innings and Yainer Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run ...
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Astros: Why pitcher Luis Garcia relied on his cutter to shut out Rays: The Tampa Bay Rays have baseball's best offense, but they do struggle a bit against the ...
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Houston Astros: Twins' foul approach derailed Hunter Brown's night: The Twins kept fouling off pitches, running up Hunter Brown's pitch count and waiting for him ...
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How Brandon Bielak's chats with César Salazar paid off for Astros: Brandon Bielak had his best start of the season, and part of it was due to a couple talks he ...
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What Astros catcher Martin Maldonado said while wearing mic for ESPN: Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado provided good insight into baseball while wearing a ...
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How Yainer Diaz fits in Houston Astros' catcher's plans: Behind everyday starter Martín Maldonado, Yainer Diaz and his offensive upside have the Astros ...
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Houston Astros: Yainer Diaz hits first career homer vs. White Sox: Astros rookie Yainer Diaz has taken 52 major-league plate appearances through 16 games played ...
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Martin Maldonado already back in Astros camp, day after WBC exit: Astros catcher Martin Maldonado could have taken his time reporting back to spring training ...
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Houston Astros have decisions to make as roster crunch looms: 23 of the team’s 26 roster spots are all but secured, leaving competition still ongoing for two ...
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Key Astros return from WBC, eager to play again despite injury risk: The Astros had five players on the Dominican Republic team in the World Baseball Classic and ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-players-wbc-dominican-republic-jeremy-pena-17845074.php
Houston Astros: Martín Maldonado finds added motivation after affront: Martín Maldonado said he understood the Astros' pursuit of fellow catcher Willson ...
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Houston Astros: Lively trash talk before players depart for WBC: Before leaving for their World Baseball Classic teams, prominent Astros players engaged in what ...
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Red-hot Tampa Bay Rays jump on Houston Astros in series opener: The Tampa Bay Rays stayed undefeated at Tropicana Field by skewering Astros starting pitcher José ...
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World Baseball Classic: Martín Maldonado loves playing for Puerto Rico: It's been 10 years since his first appearance in the international event but it remains a ...
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Astros to get chunk of stars back after Dominican Republic's WBC loss: The Houston Astros had five players on the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic ...
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Houston Astros: Luis Garcia working through early-season struggles: On Friday, Luis Garcia struck out seven batters but surrendered five earned runs over five ...
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Day 4 of the Houston Astros spring training workouts for Astros pitchers and catchers. Jose Altuve arrived in camp. It was bring your kid to work day for ... Show more
Houston Astros: Tommy Kawamura fulfills dream with jump to coach: Formerly the franchise's advance scouting coordinator, he'll assist Dusty Baker in a ...
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Photo Day at the Houston Astros spring training camp. Martin Maldonado used Ryan Pressly’s name card at each photo station ... Show more
Astros seem content to let catching prospects compete for backup job: The defending champion Astros could be set to go with internal options alongside veteran ...
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The Astros still need to add behind the plate: The Astros have been connected to various catchers this offseason. They had reported interest in free agents ...
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