After a Mariners sweep, Astros’ 8-year reign atop the AL West is nearing an end

Sunday's 7-3 loss to Seattle left Houston in a three-game deficit with six to play. "We have to go out there and win," Carlos ...

Astros get multiple updates amid playoff push

The Houston Astros are fighting for their playoff lives, but their manager got some good news across his roster on Saturday.
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The case for Espada as AL Manager of the Year

This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...

Astros sit Christian Walker in pivotal game, deepening questions about future

HOUSTON — In the Houston Astros’ biggest game of the season, first base belonged to backup catcher Victor Caratini, ...

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez Development Emerges Before Mariners Game

Alvarez has also proven to be a playoff riser in his career, playing a crucial part in Houston’s deep postseason runs since his MLB debut in 2019. He took home ALCS MVP in 2021 and had many memorable ...

Yordan Alvarez Out 'A While' with Injury amid Astros Playoff Push, Joe Espada Says

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is expected to miss an extended period of time after suffering a sprained left ankle, ...

Reeling Astros must recover against Athletics

The Houston Astros were 20 games above .500 on July 6 and seemingly ready to skate to their ninth straight playoff spot.
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Joe Espada on Paredes' return, Brown's start in loss

Joe Espada talks about Isaac Paredes looking like himself in his injury return, Hunter Brown's strong outing, and more ...

Astros’ Joe Espada reveals what Jose Altuve told him about injury scare

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada revealed that he pulled 2B Jose Altuve from Saturday's game due to an injury scare with his ...