Houston Astros

53-49
1st in AL West
NEWS
Fri, Jul 26, 2024

5:34 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (neck) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

5:26 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:29 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

12:10 PM - Jacob Melton (HOU) Astros have promoted Melton from Double-A Corpus Christi to Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

10:46 AM - Jose Altuve (HOU) went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Athletics.

10:40 AM - Chas McCormick (HOU) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Athletics.

Wed, Jul 24, 2024

6:57 PM - Hunter Brown (HOU) (9-6) earned the win Wednesday over the Athletics, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out eight.

1:40 PM - Joey Loperfido (HOU) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

12:38 PM - Kyle Tucker (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said in an interview Wednesday that the team is "optimistic" Tucker (shin) will return before September, Brian LaLima of SportsTalk 790 reports.

8:02 AM - Jake Bloss (HOU) (0-1) took the loss in Tuesday's game against the Athletics, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over four innings.

7:10 AM - Victor Caratini (HOU) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Athletics.

7:06 AM - Jeremy Pena (HOU) went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

6:47 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) isn't in the Astros' lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Mon, Jul 22, 2024

6:49 PM - Cesar Salazar (HOU) Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

6:46 PM - Victor Caratini (HOU) Astros activated Caratini (hip) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

5:19 PM - David Hensley (HOU) Astros designated Hensley for assignment Monday.

5:16 PM - Grae Kessinger (HOU) Astros optioned Kessinger to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

5:11 PM - Aledmys Diaz (HOU) Astros selected Diaz's contract Monday.

10:41 AM - Jeremy Pena (HOU) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Mariners.

10:01 AM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) went 4-for-4 and hit for the cycle in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Mariners. He finished with two RBI and two runs scored.

9:53 AM - Ronel Blanco (HOU) (9-5) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.2 innings.

Sun, Jul 21, 2024

4:35 PM - Jake Bloss (HOU) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics in Oakland, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

3:16 PM - Joey Loperfido (HOU) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:53 AM - Jake Meyers (HOU) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the Mariners.

11:41 AM - Yainer Diaz (HOU) went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Mariners.

11:33 AM - Josh Hader (HOU) picked up the save over the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one walk over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two.

11:22 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) did not factor into the decision in a win over Seattle on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Sat, Jul 20, 2024

7:57 PM - Kyle Tucker (HOU) (lower leg) participated in "intense defensive drills" Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

6:40 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chroniclereports.

Fri, Jul 19, 2024

7:05 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) isn't in the Astros' lineup for Friday's game against Seattle, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

5:56 PM - Victor Caratini (HOU) (hip) will continue his minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:51 AM - Penn Murfee (HOU) (elbow) resumed throwing bullpen sessions off a full mound June 21, MLB.com reports.

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

3:06 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said Thursday in an interview on the Sean Salisbury Show that Garcia (elbow) will resume throwing off the mound in a couple days, Michael Schwab of The Juice Box Journal reports.

3:02 PM - Kyle Tucker (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said in an interview Thursday on the Sean Salisbury Show that there remains no timetable for when Tucker (shin) will return, Michael Schwab of The Juice Box Journal reports.

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

3:05 PM - Shawn Dubin (HOU) has made his last three appearances out of the Houston bullpen, striking out three while allowing one earned run on four hits and one walk across 2.2 innings.

Tue, Jul 16, 2024

1:17 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) (elbow) has been pulled off his rehab assignment, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:08 PM - Victor Caratini (HOU) Astros sent Caratini (hip) to their Florida Complex League affiliate on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.

Sun, Jul 14, 2024

12:22 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (neck) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:47 AM - Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Rangers, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Sat, Jul 13, 2024

1:37 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (neck) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:28 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against Texas, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:33 AM - Aledmys Diaz (HOU) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:47 AM - Alex Bregman (HOU) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

9:42 AM - Josh Hader (HOU) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 18th save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Rangers.

9:38 AM - Hunter Brown (HOU) (7-6) picked up the win in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Fri, Jul 12, 2024

5:43 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) threw from flat ground instead of off the mound following his rehab start Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

5:25 PM - Joey Loperfido (HOU) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

4:41 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) (hip) is batting third as the designated hitter Friday against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

7:27 AM - Josh Hader (HOU) struck out two over a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save over the Marlins on Thursday.

7:20 AM - Jake Bloss (HOU) did not factor into the decision in a win over the Marlins on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over four innings while striking out four.

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

5:16 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) isn't in the Astros' lineup Thursday against the Marlins.

4:45 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) (hip) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

4:42 PM - Kaleb Ort (HOU) Astros optioned Ort to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

4:38 PM - Jake Bloss (HOU) Astros reinstated Bloss (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Thursday ahead of his start versus Miami, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

4:09 PM - Kyle Tucker (HOU) (shin) played catch on the field before Thursday's game against Miami, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

2:18 PM - Jose Altuve (HOU) announced Thursday that he will not participate in the All-Star Game on Sunday in order to "rest a sore left hand," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:57 AM - Luis Garcia (HOU) (elbow) covered 1.1 innings while striking out two and giving up four earned runs on three hits and one walk in his latest rehab start last Thursday with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Wed, Jul 10, 2024

11:55 AM - Victor Caratini (HOU) (hip) did drills Tuesday but is still not running at full speed, MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024

5:34 PM - Jake Bloss (HOU) Joe Espada said Tuesday that Bloss (shoulder) will likely start Thursday's game against the Marlins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

5:24 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that McCullers (forearm) will not throw for a few days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:56 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (neck) said Tuesday that he's increased the frequency of his flat-ground throwing, but there remains no timetable for when he will throw off a mound, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:16 PM - Joey Loperfido (HOU) is absent from the starting nine for Tuesday's game against Miami, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:11 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins.

Sun, Jul 07, 2024

6:42 PM - Josh Hader (HOU) (3-5) took the loss Sunday against the Twins, allowing a solo home run without recording an out.

6:35 PM - Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Sunday.

1:52 PM - Joey Loperfido (HOU) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

1:16 PM - Jose Altuve (HOU) (hand) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Twins.

1:13 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Sat, Jul 06, 2024

5:11 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) was diagnosed with a right knee contusion Saturday and didn't go in for imaging, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:41 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) was removed from Saturday's game versus Minnesota after getting hit by a pitch, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:37 AM - Jose Altuve (HOU) (hand) isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:27 AM - Kaleb Ort (HOU) Astros recalled Ort from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:24 AM - Luis Contreras (HOU) Astros optioned Contreras to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:36 AM - Jeremy Pena (HOU) went 3-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored Friday against the Twins.

Fri, Jul 05, 2024

5:08 PM - Chas McCormick (HOU) isn't in the Astros' lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

5:06 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) isn't in the Astros' lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

4:09 PM - Shawn Dubin (HOU) will start Friday's game in Minnesota, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:25 PM - Jake Bloss (HOU) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:17 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander (neck) will not return prior to the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:15 PM - Kyle Tucker (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Tucker (lower leg) won't return from the injured list before the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

3:43 AM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, a walk, three runs and three RBI in a 9-2 victory versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

3:35 AM - Ronel Blanco (HOU) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against Toronto on Wednesday.

Wed, Jul 03, 2024

4:06 PM - Jon Singleton (HOU) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:17 PM - Kyle Tucker (HOU) (shin) has seen his recovery pick up in recent days and is planning to do on-field work during the team's series at Toronto, MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

4:10 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto.

3:50 PM - J.P. France (HOU) underwent surgery Monday to repair a capsule tear in his right shoulder.

3:39 PM - Grae Kessinger (HOU) Astros recalled Kessinger from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.

3:37 PM - Cooper Hummel (HOU) Astros optioned Hummel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.

1:47 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) manager Joe Espada said on Tuesday in an interview with SportsTalk 790 that Garcia's (elbow) next rehab start will come Thursday at Double-A Corpus Christi, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Jul 01, 2024

6:33 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

6:21 PM - Hunter Brown (HOU) (6-5) earned the win Monday against Toronto, allowing two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out five.

6:05 PM - Josh Hader (HOU) picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays, pitching one inning with one strikeout and allowing a solo home run.

12:45 PM - Jon Singleton (HOU) will start at first base and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:28 PM - Joey Loperfido (HOU) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Toronto.

12:22 PM - Jose Altuve (HOU) is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Toronto.

Sun, Jun 30, 2024

5:41 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) GM Dana Brown said Sunday that Verlander (neck) resumed playing catch from 60 feet Sunday and "felt good," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

3:33 PM - Jose Altuve (HOU) was ejected from Sunday's game against the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:01 PM - Chas McCormick (HOU) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:57 PM - Joey Loperfido (HOU) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

3:32 AM - Luis Garcia (HOU) (elbow) threw one scoreless inning at the Florida Complex League on Friday, MLB.com reports.

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