Looking to regroup, Orioles begin 4-game series vs. Astros

Aug 21, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) attempts to turn a double play after forcing out New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (not pictured) during the eighth inning at second base at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports It’s bounce-back time for the Baltimore…

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With help on the way, Astros look to top Red Sox again

Aug 14, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eight inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Immediately after announcing that veteran right-hander Justin Verlander would return to the rotation for the first time in more than two…

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Framber Valdez, Astros fluster White Sox

Aug 18, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Framber Valdez recorded his fourth scoreless start of the season and Yainer Diaz snapped a deadlock with a leadoff home…

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Astros aim to continue hot streak at home against White Sox

Aug 10, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (41) pitches during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports After stumbling through their most recent homestand, winning just four of nine games, the Houston Astros have reversed course and are riding a…

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Surging Astros have sights on series sweep vs. Rays

Aug 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) is congratulated by catcher Victor Caratini (17)) after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays have help on the…

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Alex Bregman homers again as Astros edge Rays

Aug 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Sizzling Houston hitter Alex Bregman drilled a go-ahead homer, Yusei Kikuchi stifled Tampa Bay for the second time in two…

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Rays look to slow surging Astros

Aug 7, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The cities keep changing for the Houston Astros, but one thing remains the same: The first-place club in the American League West just…

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