September 14: GM Dana Brown told the Astros’ pregame radio show today (as relayed by Kawahara) that, while Altuve is set to be out of the lineup, he’s expected to miss “two days tops” due to the foot soreness he suffered from last night. September 13: The Astros removed veteran star Jose Altuve from their win over the Braves in the third inning today due to what the team has … [Read more...] about Jose Altuve Exits Game With Foot Discomfort
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Astros insider just gave massive hint about struggling outfielder’s future
At least one Houston Astros insider believes that the organization will have no choice but to move on from this outfielder heading into the offseason. … [Read more...] about Astros insider just gave massive hint about struggling outfielder’s future
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
AL East-leading Blue Jays put SS Bo Bichette on 10-day IL because of sprained left knee
The Toronto Blue Jays have put shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list because of a sprained left knee, retroactive to Sept. 7. Toronto recalled outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo. Bichette leads the majors with 181 hits and 44 doubles, and ranks third with a .311 average. The two-time All-Star and two-time AL hit leader has 18 homers and leads Toronto … [Read more...] about AL East-leading Blue Jays put SS Bo Bichette on 10-day IL because of sprained left knee
Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers
Anthony Rizzo celebrated his retirement in the famed bleachers in Wrigley Field. It was quite a day. Rizzo joined the Chicago Cubs as a team ambassador and threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, one of his former teammates. Then he grabbed a seat in the bleachers in left for the Cubs' afternoon game against Tampa Bay. The 36-year-old Rizzo nearly hauled … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers