News of a surprise move that most Houston Astros fans had not even expected came down on Friday. All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes has been activated off the 60-day injured list prior to tonight’s game against the Seattle Mariners and will be available for this pivotal series. It comes at an opportune time, with the Astros and Mariners both tied in the American League West … [Read more...] about Astros Get Vital Infielder Back Before Crucial Stretch Run
Why Jesús Sánchez is More Important to the Astros Right Now
The regular season is approaching the finish line, and the Houston Astros only have a handful of games left to determine if they’ll make the postseason and grab a wild card spot, or win the American League West division for the eighth straight full season. After sweeping the Texas Rangers, the Astros hold a half-game lead over the Seattle Mariners. But the recent ankle sprain … [Read more...] about Why Jesús Sánchez is More Important to the Astros Right Now
Houston’s Draft Pick Penalty Adds Changes to Upcoming MLB Draft
It’s been quite the 24 hour period in Major League Baseball. A time frame that saw the Houston Astros organization get hit with severe penalties following their sign-stealing scandal. One of the penalties will benefit the other 29 teams in the upcoming MLB Draft. Houston’s Draft Pick Penalty Adds Changes to Upcoming MLB Draft From the bombshell of the five penalties handed down … [Read more...] about Houston’s Draft Pick Penalty Adds Changes to Upcoming MLB Draft
Astros Getting Late-Season Boost from Unexpected Hero
It looked like the Astros were in a great position to take the American League West division crown with over a six-game lead over the Mariners in mid-July. Astros Getting Late-Season Boost from Unexpected Hero Since then, injuries piled up on the pitching staff, and the offense slumped in mid-August. That combination stopped Houston from growing its lead. With inconsistent … [Read more...] about Astros Getting Late-Season Boost from Unexpected Hero
Astros Pitching Injuries Piling Up
When the Houston Astros got their healthy offense back, the pitching took a hit. In miserable news for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia exited his second start of the season Wednesday night in Toronto after just five outs with right elbow discomfort. It most certainly means Garcia’s season is over just when it was starting. Astros Pitching Injuries Piling Up It was 1.2 … [Read more...] about Astros Pitching Injuries Piling Up