Astros and White Sox play to decide series winner
The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Astros bring 1-0 series advantage over White Sox into game 2
The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago White SoxJUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moncada leads White Sox against the Astros following 5-hit performance
The Chicago White Sox take on the Houston Astros after Yoán Moncada had five hits against the Tigers on WednesdayJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers play the Astros in first of 3-game series
The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros to open a three-game seriesJUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros host the Marlins on home losing streak
The Houston Astros host the Miami Marlins looking to end a three-game home skidJUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins seek to prolong win streak, take on the Astros
The Miami Marlins look to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Houston AstrosJUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Astros
The Miami Marlins aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Houston AstrosJUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros play the Mariners in series rubber match
Both the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayJUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verlander strikes out 12 as Astros top Mariners 4-1
Justin Verlander struck out a season-high 12 in seven sparkling innings, Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diagnosis updated to inflammation Taylor's elbow injury is now being called inflammation rather than discomfort, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The new diagnosis pushes back Taylor's potential return date, but he's at least avoided an injury serious enough to require surgery. When exactly he's expected to be back is unclear, however.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series
The Seattle Mariners meet the Houston Astros with a 1-0 series leadJUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Visiting doctor Taylor (elbow) will visit a doctor Monday to receive a more specific diagnosis, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Taylor hasn't thrown since leaving his outing Friday against the Royals with what has been referred to as left elbow discomfort. A clearer timeline for his return should become clear once his diagnosis is clarified.
JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros take on the Mariners in first of 3-game series
The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners to begin a three-game seriesJUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals play the Astros with series tied 1-1
The Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez, Royals snap 5-game skid, end Astros' win streak at 5
Salvador Perez broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals ended a five-game losing streak, beating the Houston Astros 6-0JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to IL Taylor was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with what was originally labeled left elbow discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact He is in Houston undergoing further testing on his arm, and a more definitive diagnosis should be forthcoming. The fact that it was serious enough for him to exit Friday's game after six pitches and then head back to Houston to be examined suggests it could be a pretty serious elbow injury.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros bring 5-game win streak into game against the Royals
The Houston Astros will look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Kansas City RoyalsJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with elbow discomfort Taylor is dealing with left elbow discomfort and is heading back to Houston for further testing, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact This sounds pretty ominous, and it's worth noting that Taylor's velocity was down a tick Friday and catcher Martin Maldonado summoned the trainers from the dugout. Taylor should be considered out indefinitely.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Álvarez, Díaz, Maldonado HR, Astros beat KC, 5th win in row
Yordan Álvarez, Aledmys Díaz and Martín Maldonado each homered and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 for their fifth straight winJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with injury Taylor exited Friday's game against the Royals with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact His velocity was down a tick on his first two fastballs and Martin Maldonado stopped play and summoned the trainers from the dugout. The team may conduct some tests after the game before providing a diagnosis.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gurriel helps Astros beat Guardians 2-1 to win series
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Altuve, Urquidy lead Astros to 5-2 win over Rangers
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Álvarez HRs twice, Astros top Twins 5-0, win 10th straight
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Verlander loses no-hitter in 8th, Astros beat Twins 5-0
Justin Verlander missed out on his fourth no-hitter by five outs but still faced the minimum through eight innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 5-0 for their ei...MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dusty Baker gets 2,000th win as Astros down Mariners 4-0
Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history and the first Black man to reach 2,000 wins with the Houston Astros' 4-0 victory over the Seattle MarinersMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
