May 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images More than bragging rights for the Lone Star State will be on the line when the Houston Astros clash with the Texas Rangers on Thursday…
May 8, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) react after a double play during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images The defensive play of the series opener on Monday undoubtedly came in…
May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after throwing out Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Vinny Capra (not pictured) in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Kansas City Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha had allowed no more than three earned runs in any…
May 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Jonathan India (6) scores against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Michael Massey homered to ignite a four-run second inning in support of right-hander Michael Wacha, who carried a shutout into the seventh inning of…
May 5, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Jose Altuve (27) looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Houston Astros received good news even before their 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday when it was…
May 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) reacts after a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs during a 10-run first inning as the visiting Cincinnati Reds rode that breakout…
May 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) walks off the mound after a pitching change during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.’s rough outing on the mound on Saturday night turned uglier when…
May 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Astros right-hander Hunter Brown fell just one out shy of logging at least six innings for the eighth time this season…
May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) hits a 3-run home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images With only 90 career walks in 1,842 plate appearances entering this season, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena seemed an unlikely candidate to…
Apr 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images The road-weary Houston Astros will turn to left-hander Framber Valdez as they try to salvage the final game of the three-game…