How Yordan Alvarez made the new Yankee Stadium his home away from home
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez loves hitting at Yankee Stadium, and Hall of Famer David Ortiz would be proud.
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These Astros players are good as gone as owner Jim Crane cleans house
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is cleaning house, but that does not mean he is going to authorize a rebuild. These Astros are good as gone after the season.
The Yankees and the drawbacks of an unbalanced lineup
As the New York Yankees start the week with a series against the Houston Astros, you probably noticed the continuation of a recent trend. That trend is that of four straight left-handed hitters at the top of the lineup: Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, Luis Garcia Jr., and Cody Bellinger. As much as the current numbers […]
Astros owner Jim Crane breaks silence on Joe Espada exit rumors after firing GM
The Houston Astros currently lead the AL West, but it has been a slight struggle this year. This has led Astros owner Jim Crane to move on from GM Dana Brown. The removal of the GM has led to questions of if Astros manager Joe Espada’s job was in jeopardy. Now, Crane is speaking out […] The post Astros owner Jim Crane breaks silence on Joe Espada exit rumors after firing GM appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MLBTR Podcast: Dana Brown Parting With Astros, The Mariners Promote Kade Anderson, And The Padres’ New Ownership
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 25th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (66-60) lost 6-5 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Biggio RBI single. They got another run in the 2nd inning on a […]
Did Jim Crane Just Pull the Plug on More Than Dana Brown?
Astros fans, take a minute to consider what just happened and ask yourself a potentially uncomfortable question: Did Jim Crane just pull the plug on General Manager Dana Brown, or did he potentially pull the plug on the Astros’ chances of winning the division and making the playoffs, too? That may sound dramatic, but consider […]
Yankees handed Houston a win they cannot keep giving away
The Yankees had Houston where they wanted them twice on Monday night. Then the bullpen gave away a game that had no business getting away.
MLB News: Houston Astros Dan Brown, Giancarlo Stanton, Dolly Parton, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Jacob deGrom
Happy Wednesday, everyone! As we barrel headlong towards the last month of the regular season, some teams are starting to take a look at their results and decide it’s time to make sweeping changes. We certainly haven’t seen the last big changes we’re likely to see over the coming weeks, but just in recent days, […]
The Houston Astros Call It An Era
Can a piece of news be both surprising and inevitable? The post The Houston Astros Call It An Era appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Jim Crane Discusses Astros’ Front Office Direction
The Astros parted ways with general manager Dana Brown on Monday, leaving the organization without a clear baseball operations leader. Owner Jim Crane is technically running the front office with input from the team’s three assistant general managers — Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff — plus senior advisor Jeff Bagwell. While the club’s […]
Astros Outslug Yankees in 9-7 Victory
The Astros took their first bite out the big apple on Tuesday Night, and it was a big one. Astros 9 Yankees 7. Game one of the post-Dana Brown era had a different feel with a much-needed result. Call it desperation, call it sharper focus, patience at the plate, or just unwavering […]
Rare bullpen meltdown dooms series-opening loss to the Astros
The Yankees’ offense had really struggled for more than two months, something that has held the team back from truly going on a run. They’ve still managed to win despite it, but that’s due to their outstanding pitching. An unheralded aspect of said pitching is the bullpen, which despite feeling incredibly shallow, has been one […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone gets 100% real on George Lombard Jr.’s defensive woes
New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. has made a significant impact since being promoted to the big leagues, but the infielder has struggled from a defensive standpoint in recent action. Lombard has made four errors across his last four games, which is something manager Aaron Boone addressed before Tuesday night’s contest against the Houston […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone gets 100% real on George Lombard Jr.’s defensive woes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yankees (74-56) vs. Astros (65-66), Tuesday, August 24, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT
Ethan Pecko (#70, 23, RHP, 0-0, 4.91) vs. Will Warren (#29, 27, RHP, 8-6, 4.43) ASTROS SS Jeremy The post Yankees (74-56) vs. Astros (65-66), Tuesday, August 24, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT appeared first on Replacement Level Yankee Weblog .
Joe Espada To Remain Astros’ Manager For Rest Of Season
The Astros parted with general manager Dana Brown yesterday, leading to speculation about manager Joe Espada’s job security. His gig appears safe. Owner Jim Crane met with reporters before Tuesday’s matchup against the Yankees and said Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 campaign (h/t Chandler Rome of The Athletic). […]
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros: Will Warren vs. Ethan Pecko
There’s just barely over a month left in the regular season, but there is still so much to be determined, particularly in the race for both the AL East and the top AL wild card. The Yankees enter play on Tuesday sandwiched between a pair of division rivals, sitting 3.5 games back of the Tampa […]
Astros at Yankees Game Discussion: 8/25/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (65-66) and New York Yankees (74-56) begin a 3-game series in the Bronx tonight. Rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (0-0, 4.91 ERA) will make his 2nd career start tonight as he takes on Yankees RHP Will Warren (8-6, 4.43 ERA). ASTROS-YANKEES: The Astros are 1-2 vs. NYY this season, with the […]
SB Nation Reacts Survey: Should Espada Keep His Job?
Astros fans, does manager Joe Espada deserve to keep his job after this season? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Astros fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys: SB Nation […]
Five & Dive Episode 574: Deck, Wood, Base
Jim Crane saved us from thinking about the AL Wild Card race for a minute, for which we are grateful. The post Five & Dive Episode 574: Deck, Wood, Base appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
August 26th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event
On Wednesday, August 26, the New York Yankees will return for the second game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros. The home team is already carrying plenty of momentum after taking the weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays. But amid all that positive momentum, another Yankees decision is making headlines. Just hours […] The post August 26th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Houston Astros Must Get Next GM Hire Right After Dana Brown Firing
We are approximately 24 hours removed from the Houston Astros and GM Dana Brown having a mutual parting of ways (i.e. – he was fired) and the team announcing it would finish the year with a three-headed monster of the team’s current assistant GM’s and special advisor Jeff Bagwell running things under the supervision of […]
Sign-stealing won't save Astros fading dynasty, but the Yankees can end it
New York has a chance to drive a stake in the heart of their hated rival, and exact some small measure of revenge.
Astros manager Joe Espada’s job security is ‘in trouble,’ but he’s not guaranteed to be fired
The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown recently agreed to part ways. A recent report suggested that manager Joe Espada could also end up out of the organization following the season. However, that is reportedly not guaranteed to occur. “Not from what our reporter Chandler Rome understands,” Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said during […] The post Astros manager Joe Espada’s job security is ‘in trouble,’ but he’s not guaranteed to be fired appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez nearing MLB history
The Astros slugger is on pace to an historic finish to the season.
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