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After a long marathon of a season, we have finally reached the Fall Classic. The 2021 MLB Postseason has been as extraordinary as usual, and now only two teams remain. The Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros will meet in the 117th edition of the World Series. This is the Astros third World Series appearance […] READ MORE
Astros 5, Red Sox 0 Luis Garcia and four relievers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox, 5–0. With this masterful performance, the Astros won the ALCS 4-2. Houston is advancing to their third World Series appearance in the past five seasons. After hitting .522 with five extra-base […] READ MORE
After a pair of exciting ALDS matchups, the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros will face off in the ALCS. This will be the third time in the past five years that these two will play each other in the postseason. In the two previous matchups, the winner of the series went on to […] READ MORE
Astros 10, White Sox 1 There was not much suspense after the fourth inning of Game Four of the ALDS between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox. Houston rode another impressive showing by the offense and great outing by Lance McCullers Jr. to victory. With this win, the Astros are on to their […] READ MORE
Astros 9, White Sox 4 It was a back and forth affair between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox on Friday afternoon, until a big seventh inning lifted the Astros to a 2-0 series lead. Neither starter made it through the fifth inning and it was Houston that won the battle of the bullpens. […] READ MORE
In a battle of Lances, Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros out-pitched Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox. McCullers pitched 6.2 scoreless innings alongside a balanced attack from a deep Houston lineup led by Yordan Alvarez, which gave the Astros a 6-1 victory over Chicago in Game One of the ALDS. Astros White […] READ MORE
Postseason baseball has finally returned. There truly is no better time of the year, definitely not within the baseball season. And there may not be a better matchup to start the Division Series than the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros. Both teams could very well represent the American League in the World Series. […] READ MORE
The Houston Astros are officially headed for the postseason once again. Although it took longer than Houston had hoped, the Astros finally clinched the AL West division with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. It is the franchise’s fifth consecutive postseason appearance and fourth AL West title over that span. Overall, […] READ MORE
For much of the first half of the 2021 MLB season, the Houston Astros‘ bench depth was tested, particularly in the outfield. After the trade deadline rolled around and starting centerfielder Myles Straw was traded, there were even more questions. However, after a couple of impactful MiLB call-ups, just about every question has been answered. […] READ MORE
Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi and outfielder Michael Brantley have both been placed on the 10-day Injured List. Odorizzi is dealing with right foot soreness, while Brantley is battling right knee discomfort. Both players are hoping to get fully healthy before postseason time. Odorizzi’s Injury Odorizzi got hurt covering first base in Houston’s game on […] READ MORE