Houston Astros
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Astros flex newfound muscle
Full Story: Astros flex newfound muscleMINNEAPOLIS — It wasn’t long ago that Houston Astros designated hitter Chris Carter was about the only power threat in the batting order. But with… Full Story
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Springer scores five runs to lead Astros to win over Royals
Full Story: Springer scores five runs to lead Astros to win over RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — George Springer was greeted with high fives in the Houston dugout after making an outstanding running catch on the right-field warning… Full Story
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Astros’ Altuve improves his plate discipline
Full Story: Astros’ Altuve improves his plate disciplineANAHEIM, Calif. — Two years after making the National League’s All-Star team, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is becoming a more disciplined hitter. Altuve… Full Story
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Lewis, Odor lead Rangers to shutout win over Astros
Full Story: Lewis, Odor lead Rangers to shutout win over AstrosHOUSTON — For Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis, Monday night represented a return to form. For Texas second baseman Rougned Odor, it was a coming-out party… Full Story
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Martinez’s bat powers Tigers to 3-2 win over Astros
Full Story: Martinez’s bat powers Tigers to 3-2 win over AstrosDETROIT — Victor Martinez doesn’t look to hit home runs but his line-drive stroke has delivered more power than usual this season. Martinez, the Detroit… Full Story
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Rendon’s four hits power Nats past Astros
Full Story: Rendon’s four hits power Nats past AstrosHOUSTON — Anthony Rendon wanted to give his personal cheering section a little more to enjoy in the second game of his first-ever series in… Full Story
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Astros committed to keeping rotation on schedule
Full Story: Astros committed to keeping rotation on scheduleHOUSTON — Despite the relative nuisance of two off days during a four-day stretch this week, the Houston Astros remain committed to keeping their five-man… Full Story
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McHugh pitches Astros to win in Seattle
Full Story: McHugh pitches Astros to win in SeattleSEATTLE — Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh avoided all forms of news in the hours that followed his Monday morning promotion from Triple-A, so he… Full Story
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Astros halt skid with 7-2 victory
Full Story: Astros halt skid with 7-2 victorySEATTLE — Even during a seven-game losing streak, Houston manager Bo Porter saw the Astros’ bats coming to life. All it took was a trip… Full Story
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Astros call up top prospect Springer
Full Story: Astros call up top prospect SpringerOutfielder George Springer, the Houston Astros’ most anticipated prospects in years, was called up to the majors from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The Astros… Full Story
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Full Story: Red Sox take issue with pitching, while Astros seek more runs
There’s nothing wrong with the Boston Red Sox offense, but the same can’t be said about the team’s pitching. The Red Sox enter Friday’s game… Full Story
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Full Story: With time dwindling, Rangers go for series win over Astros
The Texas Rangers are running out of time if they expect to successfully defend their World Series championship. The Rangers are third in the American… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros LHP Framber Valdez comes within 1 out of no-hitter
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez came within one out of his second career no-hitter in a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas,… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros LHP Framber Valdez has no-hitter through 7 innings
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has a no-hitter through seven innings against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Valdez is gunning for his second career… Full Story
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Full Story: Tyler Mahle set for Rangers debut against Astros
Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle will step on a major league mound for the first time in 15-plus months when the Rangers face the Houston Astros… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros, Rangers enter rivalry series desperate to awaken bats
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will both be looking to jump-start their offenses Monday when they open a three-game series in Arlington, Texas. Monday’s… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. likely out for season
Houston Astros veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. likely will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from injuries that forced him to shut… Full Story
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Full Story: Josh Lowe looks to power Rays over Astros
If the Tampa Bay Rays are to make a push toward the postseason, they’ll need the contributions of Josh Lowe. Hampered by injuries and inconsistency… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros turn to Ronel Blanco in rematch vs. Rays
The Houston Astros took a crucial first step toward the integration of three new members to their 26-man roster on Friday when veteran left-hander Yusei… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros to display revamped pitching staff against Rays
The trade-deadline acquisitions of left-handers Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson resulted in a resetting of the Houston pitching staff, with the Astros jettisoning two right-handers… Full Story