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Astros to Promote Organization’s Versatile No. 6 Prospect

The Houston Astros are shaking up their roster amidst a slow start to the season. The team plans to call up one of their top prospects to the big leagues before their series opens against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

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Astros to promote batter who smoked the ball in spring training

The Astros are calling up slugger Joey Loperfido, who has been doing a nice job at the Triple-A level after earlier crushing the ball in spring training.

Astros beat Rockies to complete Mexico City Series sweep

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MLB News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Astros beat Rockies to complete Mexico City Series sweep

Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena each hit solo home runs as the Houston Astros completed a two-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with an 8-2 win on Sunday in the Mexico City Series.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 3 hours ago

Astros Dominate the Rockies Way Above Mile-High in Mexico City, 8-2

Sweep the Rox in convincing fashion A ray of hope for the Astros at last. Two dominant wins and quality baseball in all aspects of the game. Finally. The Astros have now had three straight starts by real major league pitchers.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Framber Valdez returns as Astros seek Mexico City sweep of Rockies

The Colorado Rockies became the first team to play a regular-season game in three different countries within the same month. They're also the first team to lose games in three countries.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 11 hours ago

Astros vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Houston Astros (8-19) and Yordan Alvarez (2 HR in his last game) are favored (-210) on the moneyline for their matchup with the Colorado Rockies (7-20) on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET on ESPN.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Astros vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – April 28

The Houston Astros (8-19) go on the road at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu against the Colorado Rockies (7-20) at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez to the mound, while Austin Gomber (0-1) will answer the bell for the Rockies.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / 6 hours ago

Finally, A Quality Game; Astros Blast Rockies 12-4

The Astros, to be clear, face an uphill battle for the remainder of the 2024 season, thanks to its 7-19 start to the season entering Saturday’s Mexico City Series opener.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Astros crush Rockies in Mexico City Series opener

Yordan Alvarez homered twice and finished with three hits, Kyle Tucker hit also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday night.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 26

Astros, expecting Framber Valdez back, option JP France to Triple-A

The struggling Houston Astros optioned right-handed starter JP France to Triple-A Sugar Land Friday, clearing the way for the team to activate left-hander Framber Valdez from the 15-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 16 hours ago

Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series

Finally, some good news for the Houston Astros pitching staff. Left-hander Framber Valdez will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies in Mexico City.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

How a Bad Season Can Save the Houston Astros Dynasty The Astros Rough Start Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

It’s no secret that the Houston Astros have gotten off to a rough start this year. The Astros currently sit 12 games below .500 and in last place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 14 hours ago

Astros set to activate key starting pitcher on Sunday

The news is obviously great for Valdez personally. He and the club got a scare when he landed on the injured list earlier this month due to soreness in his throwing elbow.

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 22 hours ago

Astros First Baseman Averaging Less Than Jersey Number

Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu, once one of the best hitters in baseball, has a batting average lower than his jersey number. No batter has had a worse start to the season than Abreu.

MLB News / Action Network / 17 hours ago

MLB betting: Astros vs. Cubs odds, pick and predictions for Tuesday 4/23

Cody Goggin of the Action Network shares his Astros vs. Cubs pick, including MLB odds and predictions for the game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 23.

MLB strikeout props for 4/23: Fade Cards' Steven Matz

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

Astros' horrible start continues with series loss to Nationals

Astros' horrible start continues with ugly series loss to Nationals

They look nothing like that team so far this season, and with Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals, the Astros find themselves at the bottom of the American League standings with a shocking 7-16 record.

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Jose Abreu News / Yardbarker / April 21