Houston Astros

MLB upholds suspension of Astros' Jake Marisnick

July 29, 2019 4:07pm CDT

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick must sit out the next two games after losing the appeal of his suspension for a home plate collision with Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy on July 7.

Astros hit 3 homers, beat Cards 6-2; Goldschmidt streak ends

July 28, 2019 6:03pm CDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) - George Springer led off the game with a home run, Jose Altuve and rookie Yordan Alvarez also connected and the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Sunday.

Astros' Jake Marisnick to appeal suspension for collision with Angels' Jonathan Lucroy

July 11, 2019 1:59pm CDT

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick will appeal the two-game suspension and undisclosed fine he received from MLB stemming from his collision with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy, MLBPA communications director Chris Dahl says.

Astros' Verlander named All-Star Game starting pitcher for American League

July 8, 2019 4:16pm CDT

CLEVELAND (FOX 26) – For the second time in his Hall of Fame worthy career – and the first time as a member of the Houston Astros – pitcher Justin Verlander will start for the American League in the All-Star Game. Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Hyun-Jin Ryu will start for the National League.

Astros' Bregman to compete in Home Run Derby

July 3, 2019 10:38pm CDT

For the second straight season, Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will compete in the Home Run Derby prior to the All-Star Game.

Carlos Correa expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured rib

May 29, 2019 11:49am CDT

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been placed on the 10-day Injured List due to a fractured rib and is expected to be out of action for approximately four to six weeks, the teams says.

Correa's RBI single in 9th gives Astros 4-3 win over Boston

May 26, 2019 10:11am CDT

HOUSTON (AP) - With the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Carlos Correa had a straight-forward approach. "I'm thinking, 'I've got to finish this game,'" Correa said. He did, hitting an RBI single to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.

Astros have 1 more game with White Sox looking forward to playing Boston this weekend

May 23, 2019 3:23pm CDT

FOX 26's Nate Griffin talks with Astros President Reid Ryan and General Manager Jeff Luhnow about tonight's game against the White Sox and the weekend home stand against the Boston Red Sox.

Verlander allows 1 hit in 7 innings, Astros beat Rangers 3-0

May 11, 2019 4:44am CDT

Justin Verlander continued his strong start to the season with arguably his best start of the year.

Astros aim for series sweep over Athletics

April 17, 2019 7:07pm CDT

Houston Astros (12-5, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-10, fourth in the AL West) Oakland, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Wade Miley (1-1, 3.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) Athletics: Frankie Montas (1-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) LINE: Astros favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Houston can secure a series sweep...

McHugh gets Minute Maid Park Opening Day win

April 5, 2019 11:19pm CDT

The Houston Astros start the season at Minute Maid Park with a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Backpacks no longer allowed at Minute Maid Park

April 5, 2019 7:23pm CDT

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — As of Monday, March 25, visitors to Minute Maid Park will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the venue, based on Houston Astros security policies. 

Festivities for Houston Astros home opener

April 5, 2019 3:43pm CDT

The Houston Astros are back at Minute Maid Park for their season home opener against the Oakland Athletics.