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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement overtook Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez as the American League's leading vote-getter for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
Tonight we start a three game series with the Astros and then four games with the Rangers all at Rogers Centre. And then Bo and the Mets come to town, to dazzle us with their vocal stylings. They are pushing the starters back a day with the rain out. We will have: Monday: Dylan Cease […]
The Toronto Blue Jays have revealed their starting pitchers for their upcoming Blue Jays vs Astros series that begins June 22nd. The post Blue Jays Announce Starting Pitcher Decision Before Houston Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Houston Astros could turn to superstar slugger Yordan Alvarez to boost a group of outfielders that have been among the worst at the position this season.Alvarez, who’s been the primary designated hitter for the club this season, told reporters that he’d be able to handle an increase in defensive reps.“There’s always a possibility of […] The post Astros Could Use Yordan Alvarez in the Outfield: ‘There’s no limitations for me’ appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s very plausible to think that the New York Yankees could be seeking Anthony Volpe’s replacement this summer via trade. While top trade candidates are still materializing, there have been several rumors and speculations that the Houston Astros may turn towards being sellers, and if that’s the case, the Yankees should inquire about their World […] The post Yankees Trade Prediction Lands Astros’ Jeremy Peña as Anthony Volpe Replacement appeared first on HEAVY .
Being the highest-paid player on a Major League Baseball team seems like a sweet gig, minus the pressure. Aaron Judge of the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers are thriving, while others struggle.
We continue our series on possible areas where the Astros could add at the deadline. As a reminder, I am not recommending any addition at this point. This is more devil’s advocate. The Astros have been playing better of late and the race in the AL West is tightening. So, there will be more pressure […]
These clubs have appeared in 5 of the last 9 World Series. Each have run into various road blocks in 2026, but the winner of this upcoming series could potentially springboard to new life in the second half of the season. Blue Jays Play By Play Man Dan Shulman joins us to discuss the Astros […]
As we enter the final days of June, trade chatter is becoming louder across the MLB landscape, and the line between contenders and also-rans is starting to become more defined.
On Sunday, the Houston Astros finished their series with the Cleveland Guardians in Texas.The Astros won by a score of 2-1 (and took two out of three in the series).Astros Reportedly Acquire 24-Year-Old From NatsFollowing the game, Chase Ford of Milb Central reported that the Astros had made a trade with the Washington Nationals for […] The post TRADE: Houston Astros Reportedly Acquire 24-Year-Old Shortstop From Nats appeared first on HEAVY .
Mark P We’re off and running with the latest edition of the Weekend Chat! James Jung Hoo Lee to the Astros? Mark P It’s an interesting idea on paper, but Lee is probably too expensive given Astros ownership’s wariness about the luxury tax. Some money could change hands as part of a hypothetical trade package, […]
As Houston Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez once again impressed after the 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, he was asked about his possible participating for the Home Run Derby during the MLB All-Star festivities. With Alvarez having a home run for the Astros to give him an American League-leading 25 home runs, he […] The post Astros’ Yordan Alvarez rejects Home Run Derby after launching 25th of season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby will be missing one of this year's top performers.
After missing out on the playoffs last year, the Houston Astros are sitting second from the bottom in the AL West with a below .500 record. As if a losing streak in April and poor recent numbers weren’t enough, some serious injuries have plagued their rotation. Despite the disappointing record this season and a lopsided […] The post 29YO Astros Pitcher Refuses to Give Up Despite Team’s Turbulent Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Houston Astros have seen so much production this season from slugger Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez blasted another home run on Sunday, when his team faced off against the Cleveland Guardians. After that moonshot, he was then intentionally walked. This is something that Alvarez is getting used to. “That’s the 10th intentional walk for Alvarez this […] The post Yordan Alvarez’s early Astros homer leads to league-leading intentional walk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kai-Wei Teng (W, 4-6) had struggled in his most recent 4 starts, and very much looked like a candidate to be replaced in the rotation. Teng put at least a temporary hold on all of that today. Teng pitched 6 strong innings against the Guardians this afternoon, allowing just one run on 4 hits with […]
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (36-42), who have won three of their last four series, will play the rubber game of their three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians (41-36) today in a Father’s Day matinee at Daikin Park. RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-6, 4.31 ERA), who tossed 2.2 scoreless innings against the Guardians back in April, […]
Condolences to the many members of the national media who have been hoping and praying to see the Astros sell at the deadline, and have their roster picked apart to go to other teams. That doesn’t appear to be happening. According to a report from longtime MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Houston Astros intend to […]
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. faced hitters in a live batting practice session on Friday for the first time since being out of action with a shoulder issue in May. McCullers threw 25 pitches before Houston’s game at Daikin Park, working against teammates Taylor Trammell and Brice Matthews. During the session, he combined a […] The post Important Lance McCullers Jr. injury update will catch Astros fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Guardians needed a response against the Houston Astros, and Travis Bazzana delivered a career game in style. Cleveland rolled to an 8-1 win in a loud Guardians-Astros matchup, powered by Bazzana’s two home runs, five RBI, and seventh-inning single. After the Astros took the opener, 9-3, the Guardians answered with force and reminded […] The post Guardians’ Travis Bazzana dominates Astros with multi-home run game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs made a trade, sending first baseman Cameron Sisneros to the Astros for right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray. Murray, 29, has been very good for Triple-A Sugar Land, going 0-1 with six saves and a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings. In that time, he’s struck out 19 and walked six. Murray’s major league time with […]
Spencer Arrighetti’s (L, 7-3) May dominance has been followed by significant June struggles, and tonight was no exception. Arrighetti’s first pitch of the game was drilled out to right center for a solo homer by Travis Bazzana to give the Guardians a 1-0 lead. Houston tied the game in the bottom of the second. Back-to-back […]
The Houston Astros announced today that they reached an agreement to trade P Jayden Murray to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league 1B Cameron Sisneros. Murray, 29, posted a 7.43 ERA (11ER/13.1IP) in eight appearances with the Astros this season, along with a 1.17 ERA (2ER/15.1IP) in 14 games with Triple A Sugar […]
The Chicago Cubs have made an addition to their bullpen.MLB insider Ari Alexander reported on June 20 that the Cubs have acquired right-handed reliever Jayden Murray from the Houston Astros. TRADE! Sources: The #Astros are trading RHP Jayden Murray to the #Cubs#Cubs Double-A 1B Cameron Sisneros has been traded to the #Astros pic.twitter.com/BPcFppD9Fi — Ari […] The post Cubs Acquire 2-Year MLB Pitcher Amid Bullpen Woes During Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Houston Astros are 36-41 entering June 20, but are three games out of first place in the AL West. As a result, the question the front office will need to ask itself in the next month is whether they should be sellers at the trade deadline on Aug. 3. If the Astros feel it’s […] The post Braves Get Intriguing Trade Deadline Pitch for Astros’ Jeremy Peña appeared first on HEAVY .