Joe Kelly's suspension reduced to 5 games on appeal
Joe Kelly was originally penalized eight games by Major League Baseball on July 29, a day after throwing a 96 mph fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and two curveballs that brushed back Carlos Correa.
Joe Kelly was originally penalized eight games by Major League Baseball on July 29, a day after throwing a 96 mph fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and two curveballs that brushed back Carlos Correa.
Astros, A's clear benches, empty seats; Oak wins 9th in row
Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland's 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston's sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.
Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland's 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston's sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.
Astros fall against A's, 3-1
Semien homered in the first after hitting a walkoff single to end a 13-inning win 15 hours earlier, and the A's beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday for their eighth straight victory.
Semien homered in the first after hitting a walkoff single to end a 13-inning win 15 hours earlier, and the A's beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday for their eighth straight victory.
Dbacks beat Astros 5-4 on Calhoun's double in ninth
Kole Calhoun lined a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Thursday night to win their first series of the season.
Kole Calhoun lined a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Thursday night to win their first series of the season.
$34 million renovation at Memorial Park nearing completion ahead of Houston Open
The funding is from the Astros Golf Foundation and private donations, and when it’s done it’ll be a give back to all of Houston.
The funding is from the Astros Golf Foundation and private donations, and when it’s done it’ll be a give back to all of Houston.
Astros cancel Star-Spangled Banner performance by man accused of sexually assaulting minor
Court records show the 38-year-old former Spring ISD substitute teacher is accused of performing a sex act on a sleeping student.
Court records show the 38-year-old former Spring ISD substitute teacher is accused of performing a sex act on a sleeping student.
Houston Astros pitcher suspended 80 games after positive PED test
Houston Astros pitcher Kent Emanuel has been suspended by Major League Baseball after testing positive during a PED test.
Houston Astros pitcher Kent Emanuel has been suspended by Major League Baseball after testing positive during a PED test.
Astros cancel Star-Spangled Banner performance by teacher accused of sexually assaulting minor
The Houston Astros are scrapping the recording of 38-year-old Manuel Gamboa's performance of the Star-Spangled Banner.
The Houston Astros are scrapping the recording of 38-year-old Manuel Gamboa's performance of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Surgery could end season for Astros Pitcher Roberto Osuna
Astros pitcher Roberto Osuna may be out for the rest of the season. The pitcher may need to undergo surgery before being able to rejoin the Astros.
Astros pitcher Roberto Osuna may be out for the rest of the season. The pitcher may need to undergo surgery before being able to rejoin the Astros.
Bregman's 11th-inning RBI sends Astros past Angels, 6-5
Alex Bregman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Alex Bregman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10
Matt Thaiss scored on Michael Hermosillo's bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Matt Thaiss scored on Michael Hermosillo's bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez out for season after developing heart inflammation from COVID-19
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.
Tucker drives in 4 runs to lead Astros over Angels 9-6
Kyle Tucker had three hits and a career-high four RBIs, and the Houston Astros started a 10-game road trip with a 9-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Kyle Tucker had three hits and a career-high four RBIs, and the Houston Astros started a 10-game road trip with a 9-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Brewers home opener postponed due to COVID-19; game rescheduled for Sunday
The Brewers home opener has been postponed due to COVID-19.
The Brewers home opener has been postponed due to COVID-19.
MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders
Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
MLB suspends Dodgers' Joe Kelly for 8 games after throwing pitches at Astros players, mocking them
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.
Astros manager fined following bench-clearing incident
Kelly struck out Correa, then stuck out his tongue and made a face in his direction. Correa started walking toward him and the players exchanged words, prompting the benches to clear in the first such incident of this pandemic-delayed season.
Kelly struck out Correa, then stuck out his tongue and made a face in his direction. Correa started walking toward him and the players exchanged words, prompting the benches to clear in the first such incident of this pandemic-delayed season.
MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
Astros opt to keep manager Dusty Baker, other coaches through 2021 season
The Astros have picked up the club option on manager Dusty Baker's contract, tying him to the franchise through the 2021 season according to a Major League Baseball source.
The Astros have picked up the club option on manager Dusty Baker's contract, tying him to the franchise through the 2021 season according to a Major League Baseball source.
Dr. Fauci opening pitch baseball card breaks record, sells over 51,000 prints in a day
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.