Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The timing could not have worked out any better for Astros manager Joe Espada, whose decision to drop first baseman Christian Walker in the batting order…
Apr 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith will remain under a microscope for the foreseeable future, with his progress…
Apr 15, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Jose Altuve (27) hits a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless inning streak and the visiting Houston Astros blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday…
Apr 14, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) celebrates with shortstop Brendan Donovan (33) after scoring against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals have climbed back to .500 by winning four of their last six…
Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts to call third strike against the New York Mets to end the bottom of the seventh inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images With their rotation beset by injuries, the Houston Astros need left-hander Framber Valdez to be their stopper….
Apr 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Kyren Paris (19) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Angels are looking to win their fifth straight series to…
Mar 6, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Gusto (67) pitches against the against the New York Mets in the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Houston Astros manager Joe Espada expresses an unwavering confidence in his club, particularly when performances don’t match grand expectations or past…
Apr 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) is congratulated by centerfielder Jake Meyers (6) during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Randy Arozarena walked with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to bring…
Apr 6, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Victor Robles (10) is injured during the play against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning attended medical personal at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images Things have gone from bad to worse for the Seattle Mariners. Not only were they…
Apr 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) celebrates with left fielder Heliot Ramos (17) after the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images After posting a sub-.500 road record in their first season under manager Bob Melvin in 2024, the San Francisco Giants…
