Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker back-to-back is double trouble for Houston's opponents | Astros insider
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker batting back-to-back offered a glimpse of how the Astros could assemble their lineup for the rest of the season and playoffs.
Astros' Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker look to jolt Angels
Houston Astros left-handed sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker have defied conventional wisdom for a while now, with their success against left-handed pitching supporting the decision to bat them back-to-back in the lineup.
Tucker, Alvarez power Astros to 10-4 win over Angels | Houston's magic number trimmed to 3
Alvarez and Tucker hit successive doubles in the first to give the Astros a 1-0 lead. The Angels tied it in the second when Mickey Moniak scored on Logan O’Hoppe’s double after a throwing error by left fielder Mauricio Dubón.
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez exits game after slide into second base
Yordan Alvarez left the Houston Astros’ game against the Angels on Sunday after appearing to hurt his right leg on a slide into second base. Alvarez pulled a line drive to right field in the third inning and stretched the hit into a double,
Kyle Tucker, Astros aim to take down Angels again
While one veteran continued to trend in the wrong direction relative to postseason roster construction, Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker took a crucial step toward showing he might be in prime condition should Houston qualify for the playoffs.
Astros' Yordan Alvarez leaves game against Angels with discomfort after sliding into second
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, right, tests his right leg for manager Joe Espada, left, and a member of the athletic training staff.
Astros manager Joe Espada calls for Roberto Clemente's No. 21 to be retired league-wide: 'An MLB celebration'
The only number to be retired for every Major League Baseball team, at present, is Jackie Robinson's No. 42. Astros manager ...
Houston Astros have top starters lined up for Mariners series
Hunter Brown, Framber Valdez and Yusei Kikuchi are on turn to start for Houston against the Mariners. Espada said prior to ...
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Alvarez departs in 3rd with apparent leg injury
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was removed from Sunday’s series finale against the Angels in the bottom of the third inning after sliding into second base on a double. Alvarez leaned over and appeared ...
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Astros’ Joe Espada gets brutally honest about losing pitcher’s stuff vs. Reds
Astros manager Joe Espada did not mince words following the game. Espada said that Arrighetti did not manage to fool anyone with any of the pitches he threw, as the Reds simply read him like a ...
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada wants MLB to retire Roberto Clemente's No. 21
As Major League Baseball observed Roberto Clemente Day on Sunday, eight members of the Astros donned No. 21 jerseys for their ...
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Joe Espada on Verlander's start, Tucker's big game
Manager Joe Espada discusses Justin Verlander's outing, Kyle Tucker's four-hit game and more following the Astros' 9-7 win ...
Jose Altuve's injury isn't as bad as feared, Astros' Joe Espada says
Despite finishing the at-bat after an evaluation by the Astros training staff, where Altuve struck out on a foul bunt, he did ...
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Astros’ Alex Bregman gets pivotal Joe Espada injury update
Bregman had previously attempted to play through his elbow injury but Astros manager Joe Espada said the issue is impacting the infielder’s swing, per Space City Home Network. “He’s sore ...
Astros' Justin Verlander: I Returned from Neck Injury 'A Little Fast' amid Struggles
After another rough start that raised his ERA to 5.55, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander admitted he probably rushed his comeback from a neck ...
Yusei Kikuchi goes down the tunnel and studies every inning. It's paying off | Astros insider
It’s like in school. It’s very detailed," Astros manager Joe Espada said in describing starter Yusei Kikuchi's detailed ...