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Houston ace Framber Valdez criticizes defensive shift in Astros’ loss to Nationals

Framber Valdez wasn’t happy that right fielder Taylor Trammell was shifted halfway to center field instead of in right field on the play.

Astros to break losing streak in game against the Nationals

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros take on the Washington Nationals after losing five games in a row. Houston is 33-24 at home ...

‘We’ve dug ourselves a pretty deep hole.’ A’s snap winning streak with 3-1 loss

The A’s loss snapped a four-game winning streak following their four-game sweep in Houston against the first-place Astros. “I ...

Astros' offense punchless again as skid hits season-worst five games after loss to Nationals

A fifth-inning RBI double from Mauricio Dubón comprised their only offense Monday. The Nationals own the highest bullpen ERA ...
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After clunker of a series vs. A's, Astros look ahead

Jose Altuve is a veteran of 15 Major League seasons. Cam Smith is a rookie in his first. But both understand that a 162-game schedule will bring ups and downs.

Astros continue pursuit of offensive help despite pitching injuries

The Houston Astros have been dealing with a pitching depth problem, but reports are saying that they are targeting offensive ...
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Astros' latest DFA involving struggling slugger leaked by unlikely, but perfect, source

The Houston Astros did some roster housekeeping on Monday and the source that revealed the move was a bit...atypical.

Five key Astros trade deadline questions: Do they have enough to make a deal?

How can the Astros maintain their lead in the AL West with injuries mounting, and do the injuries indicate a larger ...

Houston Astros GM Offers Encouraging Injury Update on Spencer Arrighetti

Although they were just swept at home against the A's, the Houston Astros sit atop the American League West with a 60-46 record. Reinforcements are coming.