Astros and Twins meet to decide series winner
May 31, 2023 GMTMinnesota Twins (28-27, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (32-22, second in the AL West)
Houston; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Louie Varland (2-1, 4.24 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (5-1, 3.28 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 66 strikeouts)
Bregman, McCormick homer to help Astros beat Twins 5-1
May 31, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Minnesota's Joe Ryan hadn't allowed a home run since April 19 and had given up just four all season.
Alex Bregman and Chas McCormick ended that streak quickly Tuesday night for the Houston Astros.
Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series
May 30, 2023 GMTMinnesota Twins (28-26, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (31-22, second in the AL West)
Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (7-1, 2.21 ERA, .95 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Astros: Brandon Bielak (1-2, 3.55 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
Lewis has 4 RBIs in season debut, Jeffers homers in 10th to give Twins 7-5 win over Astros
May 30, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — A year ago Monday, Royce Lewis tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time.
On the first anniversary of the injury, the rookie returned to the field in a season debut more suited for a fairy tale than a baseball diamond.
Astros play the Twins in first of 3-game series
May 29, 2023 GMTMinnesota Twins (27-26, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (31-21, second in the AL West)
Houston; Monday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Sonny Gray (4-0, 1.82 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Astros: J.P.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s seven home runs, and the surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
Athletics look to end 10-game losing streak, play the Astros
May 28, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (30-21, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-44, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (5-1, 3.07 ERA, .96 WHIP, 64 strikeouts); Athletics: Luis Medina (0-3, 6.45 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Astros’ shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a planned day off, backing another solid outing from Framber Valdez as Houston sent the Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win Saturday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay will keep searching for the small bright spots as his Oakland Athletics stumble day after day, making sure they maintain their fight. He will celebrate a defensive play here, an at-bat there, a big catch or mighty throw.
Athletics head into matchup with the Astros on losing streak
May 26, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (28-21, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-42, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (4-1, 3.37 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 56 strikeouts); Athletics: James Kaprielian (0-4, 8.68 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)
Houser continues his surge as Brewers win 4-0, shut out Astros for 2nd straight game
May 25, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Adrian Houser's emergence is providing a major boost for the Milwaukee Brewers' decimated pitching staff.
Houser allowed two hits in 5 1/3 innings and the Brewers homered three times in a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Brewers and Astros meet with series tied 1-1
May 24, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (28-20, second in the AL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (26-22, first in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Brandon Bielak (1-1, 2.89 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Brewers: Adrian Houser (0-0, 3.07 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Wiemer and Owen Miller homered, Colin Rea combined on a five-hitter and the Milwaukee Brewers stopped the Houston Astros' eight-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory on Tuesday night.
Astros aim to keep win streak alive against the Brewers
May 23, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (28-19, second in the AL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (25-22, first in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: J.P. France (1-0, 4.11 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Brewers: Colin Rea (0-3, 5.52 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Yordan Alvarez was feeling more comfortable than usual, which created plenty of discomfort for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Alvarez had a grand slam among his two homers as the Houston Astros pounded the Brewers 12-2 on Monday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
Astros try to keep win streak going against the Brewers
May 22, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (27-19, second in the AL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (25-21, first in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (4-1, 3.25 ERA, .97 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Brewers: Corbin Burnes (4-3, 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)
Valdez throws 4-hitter to lead Astros over Oakland 2-0
May 21, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Houston catcher Martín Maldonado wasn't sure what to expect from Framber Valdez in Sunday's start after what he called a “crazy” warmup in the bullpen.
“His warmup wasn't normal for him,” Maldonado said.
Athletics come into matchup against the Astros on losing streak
May 21, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-37, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (26-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: James Kaprielian (0-3, 10.17 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.84 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)
Alvarez’s 8th-inning home run lifts Astros over Athletics 3-2
May 21, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Houston manager Dusty Baker likened Yordan Alvarez to an NBA player with the ball in his hands and the game on the line after the slugger lifted his team a win Saturday with one mighty swing.
Astros host the Athletics on 4-game home win streak
May 20, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-36, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (25-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (0-3, 5.27 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (4-1, 3.43 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker homered, José Altuve made his season debut and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Tucker hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that landed deep in right where many fans wore metallic gold crowns in honor of “King Tuck.” It was Tucker’s bobblehead night, honoring his 2022 Gold Glove.
Athletics try to stop road losing streak, face the Astros
May 19, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-35, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (24-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Ken Waldichuk (1-2, 7.02 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Astros: Brandon Bielak (0-1, 3.29 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)
Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6
May 18, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker's two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Cubs aim to end skid in matchup with the Astros
May 17, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-23, third in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (23-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Drew Smyly (4-1, 3.05 ERA, .97 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Astros: J.P.
Alvarez, McCormick each have 2 hits, Astros beat Cubs 7-3
May 17, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick likes to talk about a high school career where he starred in both baseball and basketball.
On Tuesday night, the center fielder showed off the skills that helps him excel on the hardwood with a leaping catch that helped the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs aim to break 3-game road skid, play the Astros
May 16, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-22, third in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (22-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (6-0, 1.82 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Astros: Cristian Javier (3-1, 3.47 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)
Bregman’s homer lifts Astros over Cubs 6-4; Bellinger hurt
May 16, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman still isn't where he wants to be at the plate.
But his performance Monday night was certainly a step in the right direction.
Bregman hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning to power the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.
HOUSTON (AP) — Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger left Monday night's game against the Houston Astros with left knee injury after making an acrobatic catch in the seventh inning.
Cubs manager David Ross said he doesn’t believe Bellinger’s injury is serious.
Cubs visit the Astros to open 3-game series
May 15, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-21, third in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (21-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (0-2, 5.95 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.38 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 57 strikeouts)
Diaz homers, Astros hold off White Sox 4-3
May 14, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Yainer Diaz hit his first major league home run to back rookie Hunter Brown and help the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Sunday for their fourth win in five games.
Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run double in the first, advanced on shortstop Tim Anderson’s throwing error and scored on Kyle Tucker’s sacrifice fly as the Astro built an early lead.
Jake Burger returns from injured list for White Sox
May 14, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox reinstated infielder Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list on Sunday.
Burger was starting at designated hitter and hitting seventh for the White Sox against the Houston Astros.
White Sox and Astros play to decide series winner
May 14, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (20-19, third in the AL West) vs. Chicago White Sox (14-27, fourth in the AL Central)
Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.23 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); White Sox: Lucas Giolito (2-2, 3.59 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)
CHICAGO (AP) — It all comes down to plate discipline for Luis Robert Jr. When he swings at strikes, good things happen for the Chicago White Sox.
Robert homered and drove in two runs, and the White Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday night.
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers, Anthony Volpe broke Joe DiMaggio’s Yankees record for consecutive stolen bases at the start of a career and New York rallied from a six-run deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-8 on Saturday.
White Sox aim to end 3-game skid, take on the Astros
May 13, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (20-18, third in the AL West) vs. Chicago White Sox (13-27, fourth in the AL Central)
Chicago; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Brandon Bielak (0-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, six strikeouts); White Sox: Dylan Cease (2-2, 5.58 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 49 strikeouts)
France dominates, Abreu gets warm welcome as Astros beat ChiSox
May 13, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — J.P. France passed the time during the lengthy rain delay playing cards and taking a beating.
Once he stepped on the mound, he got the results he wanted. And he came away with his first major league win.
Astros hitting coach Snitker ejected from White Sox game
May 13, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker has been ejected from Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Snitker was tossed by plate umpire Mark Wegner in the top of the first inning.
Astros’ Altuve starts rehab assignment; Brantley has setback
May 12, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is moving a step closer to returning from a broken right thumb. The news on Michael Brantley wasn't as encouraging.
While Altuve was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, manager Dusty Baker said Brantley will be shut down “for awhile” because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right shoulder.
CHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is moving a step closer to returning from a broken right thumb.
Altuve was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
The eight-time All-Star and 2017 AL MVP broke his thumb when he was hit by a pitch playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Astros visit the White Sox to start 3-game series
May 12, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (19-18, third in the AL West) vs. Chicago White Sox (13-26, fourth in the AL Central)
Chicago; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: J.P. France (0-0, .00 ERA, .80 WHIP, five strikeouts); White Sox: Michael Kopech (1-3, 5.97 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cristian Javier struck out 11 over six strong innings of three-hit ball, and the Houston Astros overcame Shohei Ohtani's two-run homer in the ninth inning for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Angels and Astros play, winner secures 3-game series
May 10, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (18-18, third in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (20-17, second in the AL West)
Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 4:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.54 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Angels: Griffin Canning (2-0, 5.31 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)
Valdez fans 12, sends Ohtani to 1st loss in Astros’ 3-1 win
May 10, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Framber Valdez says he probably threw too hard and made too many mistakes early in his career when he got into mound matchups against a pitcher of Shohei Ohtani's caliber.
These days, the Houston Astros' ace rises to such challenges with poise and precision.
Astros’ Valdez outpitches Ohtani, who takes 1st mound loss
May 10, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Framber Valdez racked up 12 strikeouts over eight innings of three-hit ball and sent Shohei Ohtani to his first mound loss of the season as the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Astros head into matchup against the Angels on losing streak
May 9, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (17-18, third in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (20-16, second in the AL West)
Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (2-4, 2.60 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 45 strikeouts); Angels: Shohei Ohtani (4-0, 2.54 ERA, .87 WHIP, 59 strikeouts)
Ohtani, Drury lead Angels to 6-4 victory over Astros
May 9, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had a pair of RBI doubles, Brandon Drury drove in the go-ahead run with a triple in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Brewers reverse course on decision to extend beer sales
May 9, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have changed their minds about extending beer sales beyond the seventh inning of home games.
Angels take on the Astros in first of 3-game series
May 8, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (17-17, third in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (19-16, second in the AL West)
Anaheim, California; Monday, 9:38 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (3-1, 2.60 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Angels: Patrick Sandoval (3-1, 2.93 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
Miller, Topa lead Mariners over slumping Astros 3-1
May 8, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Bryce Miller gave up two hits over six shutout innings for his first major league win, Justin Topa worked around a leadoff single in the ninth for his first big league save and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Sunday to take two of three from the World Series champions.
Mariners and Astros meet in series rubber match
May 7, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (17-16, third in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (16-17, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Brandon Bielak (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, six strikeouts); Mariners: Bryce Miller (0-0, 1.50 ERA, .33 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)
Mariners rally with 7 runs in 8th inning, top Astros 7-5
May 7, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — What became a wild, memorable eighth-inning rally started innocently. A two-out walk on a 3-2 pitch didn't seem like the precursor to some Seattle Mariners chaos.
Seven runs and 10 batters later, a bit of the chaos ball that helped fuel the Mariners playoff run a season ago had reappeared.
Astros visit the Mariners on 3-game road win streak
May 6, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (17-15, third in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (15-17, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Saturday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: J.P. France (0-0); Mariners: Marco Gonzales (2-0, 4.74 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
Tucker’s 2-run homer in 9th lifts Astros over Mariners 6-4
May 6, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Until the Houston Astros get all their hitters back to full health, they'll continue needing big swings from Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez.
Tucker hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off reliever Matt Brash, and Houston beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Friday night in the first meeting between the AL West foes this year.
Astros starter Luis García to have Tommy John surgery
May 6, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Houston starter Luis García needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the season, another major blow to the Astros' rotation.
The defending World Series champions announced García’s status before Friday night’s game in Seattle.
Mariners host the Astros to open 3-game series
May 5, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (16-15, third in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (15-16, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.48 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (2-0, 1.82 ERA, .92 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)
Middleton calls Correa ‘a cheater’ after fanning shortstop
May 4, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — It has been more than three years since Major League Baseball issued its report on an electronic sign-stealing scheme by the Houston Astros.
Flores homers to help Giants to 4-2 win over Astros
May 3, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Wilmer Flores homered and Joey Bart and Austin Slater had two hits each to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Slater drove in a run to put the Giants up in a two-run sixth, and an RBI double by Bart extended the lead to 3-0 in the seventh.
Astros and Giants meet to determine series winner
May 3, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (12-17, fourth in the NL West) vs. Houston Astros (16-14, second in the AL West)
Houston; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (1-5, 4.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (2-3, 2.54 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 37 strikeouts)