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The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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Manager Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros looks on during batting practice ahead of Game Three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 31, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Astros Continue To Struggle Against 1 Opponent

The Houston Astros are the defending World Series champions. They are a team that most people do not like due to their cheating scandal in 2017. But, they have an incredible roster and are in contention every year. Most years the Astros are far and away the top team in the AL

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 seconds ago

Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros looks on after a called strike during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Alex Bregman Owns An Elite Stat For The Astros

The Houston Astros are in the thick of a playoff race seemingly every season. Mostly because they have a strong roster and a good veteran manager. Houston is known by many for the cheating scandal back in 2017. That has caused them to be one of the most disliked teams in baseb

Jarrett Prendergast • 23 hours ago

Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Stat Proves Alex Bregman Is Reaching New Heights

Ever since making his MLB debut in 2016, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has been a huge part of the franchise's success. He has been a mainstay at the hot corner during the run that has yielded two World Series championships, four World Series appearances, and six AL Cham

Andres Chavez • 3 days ago

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Kyle Tucker Had A Shocking Inning On Sunday

Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros hits an RBI triple during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Minute Maid Park on September 10, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago If we had to choose the best and most consistent player on the 2023 Houston Astros, it would probably be Kyle Tucker. Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez lost considerable chunks of games with injuries, while Chas McCormick, Yainer Diaz, and Alex Bregman have all been great but not at Tu

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Globe Life Field on September 6, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Justin Verlander Won An Important Showdown

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 weeks ago

Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam home run against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Globe Life Field on September 6, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

The Astros Offense Made History Against The Rangers

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Joel Kuhnel #60 of the Houston Astros and teammate Martin Maldonado #15 celebrate the team's 14-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 5, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

The Astros Recaptured An Important Crown

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 weeks ago

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field on September 5, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. Altuve hit a home run in each of his first three at bats.

Jose Altuve Had A Night For The Ages Tuesday

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

A Houston Astros hat and glove are seen in the dugout during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City.

Fan At Astros Game Goes Viral After Hilarious Interview

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Fan At Astros Game Goes Viral After Hilarious Interview

A Houston Astros hat and glove are seen in the dugout during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City.

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago The New York Yankees swept the Houston Astros over the weekend, powered by fresh blood that was called up from the minor leagues in the past week. On Sunday, there was a bizarre play involving Yordan Alvarez, Everson Pereira and a fan at Minute Maid Park. In the sixth frame of th

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Astros Insider Highlights Upcoming Justin Verlander Schedule

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

A Houston Astros hat and glove are seen in the dugout during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City.

The Astros Are Getting A Major Veteran Reinforcement

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Jose Abreu #79 after hitting a three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on August 28, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Astros Offense Is Having A Unique Month Of August

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

The Astros Suffered A Historic Defeat On Thursday

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

The Astros Suffered A Historic Defeat On Thursday

Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago The Houston Astros finished the 2022 regular season with a 106-56 record. We are not even in September, and they already surpassed last year's loss total as their record is 72-57. Their last defeat, which came on Thursday, was crushing: 17-1 against the Boston Red Sox. It's th

Chas McCormick Discusses An Exciting Upcoming Event

Chas McCormick #20 of the Houston Astros celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on August 02, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago The Houston Astros are a team that is full of talented stars from top to bottom. One of those stars is center fielder Chas McCormick, who burst onto the scene with the team back in 2021 and played a key role in them winning their second World Series title last fall. In a few…

Michael Brantley of the Houston Astros stretches before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Michael Brantley Had A Must-See Return To Action

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after grounding out to end the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 3, 2023 in New York City. The Yankees won 4-3.

Jose Altuve Gave A Young Fan The Gift Of A Lifetime

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros looks on after hitting a two-RBI double against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on August 4, 2023 in New York City.

MLB Insider Believes Now Is The Time To Extend Kyle Tucker

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros smiles in the dugout after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 to win Game Four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dusty Baker Achieved A Historic Feat On Wednesday

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros fields and tosses the ball in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on August 02, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Astros Manager Reveals Jose Abreu Injury Update

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Astros Manager Reveals Jose Abreu Injury Update

Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros fields and tosses the ball in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on August 02, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu is having some physical issues that might affect his availability in the upcoming games. That's what manager Dusty Baker suggested in his most recent encounter with the media. "José Abreu’s lower back is 'acting up,' Baker said. He said

Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Kyle Tucker #30 after the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 8, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dusty Baker Adds New Mark To His Legendary Resume

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros bats against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on July 09, 2022 in Oakland, California.

Kyle Tucker Has Become A True Road Warrior

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Ryan Pressly #55 and Yainer Diaz #21 of the Houston Astros celebrate after the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 8, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Astros Closer Joined An Important MLB Club

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros hits a grand slam home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 8, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Kyle Tucker Made History With Clutch Grand Slam

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Kyle Tucker Made History With Clutch Grand Slam

Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros hits a grand slam home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 8, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago The Baltimore Orioles took a 6-3 lead into the ninth inning on Tuesday night against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros at Camden Yards. Despite loading the bases, they were a double play away from securing a win. However, Kyle Tucker had other plans as he hit a g

Justin Verlander Was Presented With An Easy Deadline Decision

Pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets walks through the dugout during game one of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 3, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago Trade deadline season in MLB means a lot of rumors: some of them are accurate, and others, well, not so much. The New York Mets had one of the most enticing pieces of the market in pitcher Justin Verlander. There were dozens of rumors regarding the reigning AL Cy Young award winn

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker looks on prior to a game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on July 21, 2023 in Oakland, California.

Dusty Baker Comments On Justin Verlander's Return

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros looks on against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on August 3, 2023 in New York City.

Justin Verlander Comments On Rejoining The Astros

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Jose Altuve #27 of Houston Astros rests his hat and glove in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 10, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Astros Hold Big Lead In Historic MLB Category

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Framber Valdez #59 celebrates with Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros after pitching a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on August 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Analyst Points Out Interesting Fact About Framber Valdez's No-Hitter

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Framber Valdez #59 celebrates with Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros after pitching a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on August 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

MLB Analyst Correctly Predicted Framber Valdez's No-Hitter

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

MLB Analyst Correctly Predicted Framber Valdez's No-Hitter

Framber Valdez #59 celebrates with Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros after pitching a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on August 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago The defending World Series champion Houston Astros had a day to remember on Tuesday. Hours before their game against the Cleveland Guardians, they re-acquired Justin Verlander from the New York Mets to bolster their rotation. Framber Valdez then took the mound for the defending c

Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros celebrates after pitching a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on August 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Framber Valdez Made Some Important Astros History On Tuesday

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets delivers during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 20, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Fans React To Today's Justin Verlander Trade

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros, right, and Jose Altuve #27 look on from the bench in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on July 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

The Astros Are Starting To Reach Their 2023 Expectations

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Former Houston Astros player Jeff Bagwell throws out the first pit prior to Game Two of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park on October 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Jeff Bagwell Offers Significant Praise For Scott Rolen

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Jeff Bagwell Offers Significant Praise For Scott Rolen

Former Houston Astros player Jeff Bagwell throws out the first pit prior to Game Two of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park on October 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago Today, Scott Rolen will be enshrined in Cooperstown. Rolen played 17 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Cincinnati Reds. The eight-time Gold Glover and seven-time All-Star was very popular during his career and was a player who had