Camera angle shows Jose Altuve looked safe after being called out on shallow pop-up tag-up play Should Altuve have been called safe? USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022
Dean Kremer continues Orioles’ pitching dominance in 3-1 series-clinching win over AL-leading Astros HOUSTON — Dean Kremer has had his struggles the third time through the order this season, with the splits likely factoring into why Orioles manager Brandon Hyde aggressively went to his bullpen in the right-hander’s previous start Sunday at the Little League Classic. But on Saturday night at Minute Maid… Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022
MLB umps lost their minds Tuesday night in Houston Come on, umps. Be better than this! USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 24, 2022
Twins lose a pitcher and manager before losing to Astros HOUSTON — Benches cleared and Twins and Astros players glowered at one another Tuesday night after Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch, but mostly everyone kept the tempers in check. Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022
MLB umpires have some explaining to do after bizarrely tossing Twins manager for visiting the mound Rocco Baldelli was absolutely LIVID here. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 24, 2022
‘Just a brutal day’: White Sox close homestand with 21-5 loss to Astros, settling for 4-game split CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox had an opportunity to inch closer to first place ahead of a big series against the division-leading Guardians in Cleveland. Chicago Tribune · Aug 18, 2022
White Sox come back for another victory against Astros Gavin Sheets’ two-run pinch double in the seventh and Yoan Moncada’s go-ahead single in the eighth propelled the Sox to their fifth victory in a row. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022
Mancini Trade Is Cruel Reminder That Orioles’ Rebuild Isn’t Over The most beloved face of Baltimore’s ruthless teardown is now playing for the Astros. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022
Mariners can’t find series-ending win vs. Astros, fall in 10th inning HOUSTON — With their two best hitters out of the lineup because of injury, a rookie starting pitcher operating under a shortened pitch limit and a bullpen overworked over a brutal four-game series at Minute Maid Park, the Mariners had a chance to end the season series with their American… Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022
The Astros had a brilliant answer to the Mariners hitting Jose Altuve on the first pitch Now, THAT is how you respond. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 31, 2022
Robbie Ray struggles against Astros again as they win fifth straight vs. Mariners HOUSTON — Maybe it’s presumptive to think of it as a potential problem since planning for postseason pitching hasn’t really been a consideration since Lou Piniella was still wearing a uniform and gas was around $1.65 a gallon. Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022
Mariners go from 14-game win streak to 3-game losing streak after sweep by Astros SEATTLE — At 1:10 p.m. on what was a perfect afternoon for baseball at T-Mobile Park, Robbie Ray fired his first pitch of the game to Jose Altuve. Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022
Mariners can’t solve Astros ace Justin Verlander in second straight loss out of All-Star break SEATTLE — From 14 consecutive wins to back-to-back losses, the day-to-day variance of baseball makes the latter so unique and the former typical. Obviously, the Mariners were going to lose a game at some point in the second “half” of the 2022 season and the winning streak would end. Tribune News Service · Jul 23, 2022
Here comes baseball’s second half Trade deadline intrigue, Mariners’ surge, Central races among top storylines Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2022
Newsday · Jun 29, 2022 Carlos Carrasco, Mets pummeled by Astros NEW YORK — The first round of boos was directed toward Jose Altuve, a face of the 2017 Astros, the most reviled team in recent baseball history, when he stepped to the plate to begin the game Tuesday night.
Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022 Aaron Judge’s walk-off homer gives Yankees 6-3 win over Astros as Bombers bats finally show up NEW YORK 1 It nearly happened again.
Newsday · Jun 24, 2022 Aaron Judge's walk-off single completes Yanks' comeback win over Astros NEW YORK — Jose Altuve stepped into the batter’s box, ready to lead off the game. Chants and very loud boos spilled from the stands at Yankee Stadium. But the boos quickly turned to cheers after Jameson Taillon drilled the seven-time All-Star in the elbow guard with his third pitch.
Newsday · Jun 22, 2022 Bullpen continues to be problem as Mets fall to Astros HOUSTON — With six weeks till the trade deadline, perusing the Mets’ roster and trying to find the weak spots they should shore up is an exercise in observing the obvious.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 White Sox, Johnny Cueto roll to 7-0 victory against Astros The Sox finally defeated the Astros in Houston to even the series.
Miami Herald · Jun 12, 2022 Despite Bryan De La Cruz home run, Miami Marlins drop series finale to Houston Astros HOUSTON — The Miami Marlins’ chance for a series sweep against one of MLB’s top teams this season fell short.
Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022 Mariners score rare series win in Houston, return home after 6-3 road trip HOUSTON — The Mariners are returning home triumphantly.
Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022 Justin Verlander strikes out 12, ends M’s two-game winning streak HOUSTON — Astros ace Justin Verlander struck back Tuesday night.
Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022 Athletics, Blackburn overpowered by Alvarez and Astros OAKLAND, Calif. — Paul Blackburn has been the Athletics’ most consistent starting pitcher this season, but even he couldn’t prevent a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros Monday at the Coliseum.
Sports Illustrated · May 24, 2022 ‘Manchester United Are Rubbish’ Ticker Update Leads to Absurd Apology A BBC anchor offered a detailed apology after a trainee sent out the soccer message.
Boston Herald · May 19, 2022 Nick Pivetta delivers dominant complete game as Red Sox win first home series of season BOSTON — Nick Pivetta is known to get emotional after big moments, and on Wednesday night, he deserved to get a little bit fired up. After striking out Yuli Gurriel to end the seventh, Pivetta walked off the mound with a scream and a pounding of his chest.