Houston Astros Daily Recap Archive

Astros have overlooked bullpen weapon behind Josh Hader and Bryan Abreu

The Houston Astros are riding a wave of momentum as they lead the AL West with a 63-60 record, but the pressure is mounting ahead of tonight's pivotal game against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. After a heart-pounding 10-7 win yesterday, the Astros look to solidify...

Astros backed themselves into dreadful reality Dana Brown could have avoided

The Houston Astros enter a critical homestand with a 62-60 record, looking to shake off a rough stretch that saw them go 3-4 over the last week. With the offense sputtering at just 3.3 runs per game, the pressure is mounting on players like Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker...

Astros have glaring problem that could come back to haunt them by the time October arrives

The Houston Astros are sitting at a precarious 62-60, holding onto first place in the division but firmly under pressure from their unsteady offense, which has averaged a mere 3.3 runs per game over the last week. Yesterday's nail-biter against the San Francisco Giants, a 2-1...

Astros' Yordan Alvarez has compelling MVP case but surging Tigers could flip debate

Yordan Alvarez continues to solidify his MVP case, boasting a .322 average that has him firmly in the conversation amid competition from the surging Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, the Astros, now 61-60, are trying to shake off a frustrating loss to the Giants, where their bats...

Jim Crane may have saved Astros from Dana Brown's latest pitching staff whiff

The Astros are in a delicate balance as they strive to maintain their grip on first place, now standing at 61-59 after last night's 6-3 win over the Giants. However, the joy of victory is tainted by concern for Jose Altuve, who left Tuesday's game with a bruised left foot...