Jose Altuve
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2

By Dave Campbell Jun. 12, 2021 10:48 PM EDT

Today in History

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Thursday, May 6, the 126th day of 2021. There are 239 days left in the year. Today’s...

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, center, watches as New York Yankees' Rougned Odor, left, and Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, react to being injured on a play at home plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx

By Jake Seiner May. 04, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

Home plate umpire Chad Fairchild, left, and Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino look on as Houston Astros' Alex Bregman hits an RBI-single during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Urquidy pitches 7 scoreless innings, Astros beat Rays 3-1

By Dick Scanlon May. 01, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his home run hit in front of Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Ohtani's HR helps Angels end skid with 4-2 win over Astros

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 25, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, left, and second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hug after the team's 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Houston's Altuve doing well after positive COVID-19 test

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 24, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley is greeted in the dugout after he scored on a single by Taylor Jones during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Greinke sharp, Astros end 6-game skid, beat Astros 1-0

By Chris Talbott Apr. 18, 2021 12:08 AM EDT

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman throws out Oakland Athletics' Ramon Laureano during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
5 Astros land on injured list because of COVID-19 protocols

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 14, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez watches his home run as he heads to first base, next to Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Astros remain hot in home opener with 6-2 win over Athletics

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 08, 2021 11:27 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. takes the ball from starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. as he is relieved during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Astros return core after coming a win shy of World Series

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 17, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Texas Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo, left, is examined after falling at first base while trying to beat a throw while manager Chris Woodward, center, and Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) standby during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 27, 2020 06:49 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman heads to third with a triple during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Astros magic number 1 for AL playoff spot after win at Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 24, 2020 11:26 PM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Gonzales shuts down Astros, Mariners roll to 6-1 victory

By Tim Booth Sep. 22, 2020 12:15 AM EDT

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, center, is helped off the field after fouling a pitch off his leg during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 15, 2020 11:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, right, high-fives Will Smith after Taylor hit a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans

By Beth Harris Sep. 12, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

Houston Astros' George Springer, right, and Jack Mayfield high-five after they scored on a single hit by Yuli Gurriel during the third inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Trout sets franchise HR mark, Angels rally to beat Astros

By Joe Reedy Sep. 05, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Matt Chapman celebrates with Matt Olson after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News via AP)
LEADING OFF: A's back in action after 4 virus postponements

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2020 07:46 PM EDT