Christian Walker & Jeremy Peña | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Houston took a bite out of the Tigers in the opener. Can they take a second helping? Welcome to the Tuesday Boil! Houston Astros News Altuve talks his way into two hole, then bat speaks loudly with HR Jose Altuve Puts Diplomatic Boots Away & Passionately Demands Astros Owner to Make Crucial Call … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: April 29, 2025
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Astros captain pushes for rising star to get paid, but will it work?
"I think Dana Brown and Mr. Crane needs to start working on that.” … [Read more...] about Astros captain pushes for rising star to get paid, but will it work?
Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose’s status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a request to end the sport’s permanent ban of the career hits leader, who died in September. Speaking at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, Manfred said he and Trump have discussed several issues, including Manfred’s … [Read more...] about Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose’s status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement
Astros come back after being down early, win 8-5 in Tigers opener
Matching two-run shots from Altuve and Walker lead a comeback for second-straight win after the shutouts in KC Despite leaving down 3-2, Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco had a decent start, only allowing three hits. The problem was that two of those hits left the yard. The Tigers jumped out front first after the first two base runners allowed by Blanco both scored in the … [Read more...] about Astros come back after being down early, win 8-5 in Tigers opener
Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit
Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros. The reason? He wanted more time to get ready to hit in the bottom of the first inning after coming into the dugout from left field. Altuve is playing left for the first time in his career after spending his first 14 major league seasons at second base. … [Read more...] about Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit