Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter
Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcherJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARLOS CORREA #4 - SHORTSTOP - MINNESOTA TWINS
14 HR •
54 RBI •
.310 AVG
14 HR
54 RBI
.310 AVG
Gurriel scores on error in 10th, Astros sweep Indians 4-3
Yuli Gurriel scored on a two-out error by pitcher Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning, allowing the Houston Astros to beat the skidding Cleveland Indians 4-3 and complete a four-game...JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slugs 16th homer Correa went 2-for-2 with two walks, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over Cleveland.
Impact He led off the fourth inning with a solo shot as part of an impressive overall performance. Correa has been on fire since the beginning of June, slashing .340/.463/.670 with eight of his 16 homers on the year, 25 runs and 25 RBI in 27 games. The 26-year-old picked the perfect time to stay healthy and put together his best numbers since 2017 with free agency looming in the offseason.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Quantrill scheduled to start for Cleveland against Houston
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Cal QuantrillJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Correa's hot bat backs Odorizzi's quality start The best offense in baseball also has one of the most productive hitters. Carlos Correa continued his hot stretch at the plate with two RBI...
JULY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Odorizzi solid, Correa homers as Astros down sinking Indians
Jake Odorizzi controlled Cleveland’s hitters for six innings, Carlos Correa homered and the Houston Astros didn’t miss a beat despite being down a couple of their stars in a 3-2 wi...JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odorizzi expected to start for the Astros against Indians
The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Saturday and the Indians are expected to counter with Eli MorganJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Correa keys Astros' big inning in 6-3 win over Indians
Carlos Correa had an RBI double to spark Houston's four-run third inning and the Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-3JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rosenthal: All-Star Game selections for the Ohtani Sho in Denver Jake Cronenworth over Adam Frazier? Carlos Correa over Xander Bogaerts? Here are Ken Rosenthal's 2021 All-Star picks.
JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros face the Indians following Valdez's strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Framber ValdezJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve's slam quiets booing, sends Astros past Indians 7-2
José Altuve hit a grand slam to briefly quiet incessant booing by Cleveland fans, Yordan Alvarez and Michael Brantley also homered, and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losin...JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Thursday Correa isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Correa was hit by a pitch in Monday's loss to the Orioles, but he started each of the last two games and went 0-for-7 with two runs, two walks and three strikeouts. Robel Garcia will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The top Astros Draft pick from every season HOUSTON -- The Astros, like all teams, have had their share of hits and misses in the MLB Draft. Among the picks they nailed were Carlos Cor...
JULY 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Ben Verlander breaks down his picks for the MLB All-Star Game
From Buster Posey to Shohei Ohtani, Ben Verlander knows exactly who he wants to see on July 13 in Denver. Do you agree?JUNE 30, 2021
Astros take 3-game slide into matchup with Orioles
Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over BaltimoreJUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in lineup after exiting Monday Correa (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Correa exited Monday's loss after being hit by a pitch on his right knee. The 26-year-old appears to be feeling much better Tuesday, as he'll bat fifth and play shortstop during the middle game of the three-game set.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Baltimore Orioles to visit the Houston Astros
Neither team has named a starter for Tuesday's gameJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hays homers in 5-run 9th to lift Orioles over Astros 9-7
Austin Hays hit a tiebreaking two-run homer during Baltimore’s five-run ninth inning, helping the Orioles top the Houston Astros 9-7JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves after HBP Correa left Monday's game against the Orioles after being struck by a pitch on his right knee, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Correa lobbied hard to remain in the game and was later spotted walking around in the dugout after being lifted, so it initially looks as though he managed to avoid a significant injury. The Astros have yet to disclose additional details on Correa's injury.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Extends RBI streak Correa went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers.
Impact Correa's fourth-inning sacrifice fly produced Houston's lone score and gave the Astros a 1-0 lead, but the powerful lineup managed just three hits off Detroit pitching. He has at least one RBI in eight consecutive games and delivered a run in 12 of the last 13. He's tied for second on the club at 49 RBI behind Yuli Gurriel's 51.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grossman's 10th-inning squeeze bunt lifts Tigers over Astros
Robbie Grossman’s squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 for a split of their four...JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches go-ahead homer Correa went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday in a win over the Tigers.
Impact Correa broke a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning with his 15th blast of the year, taking Detroit closer Michael Fulmer deep to left field. He's riding a seven-game hitting streak, with multi-hit efforts in three of them. A free-agent following the 2021 season, Correa is setting himself up for a big payday if he can continue to avoid the injuries that have plagued him in the past. He's slashing .305/.399/.540 in 316 plate appearances, adding 19 doubles and a team-leading 41 walks.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez, Correa late HRs, Astros split twinbill with Tigers
Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros rallied past the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to a split a doubleheaderJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AJ Hinch on Tigers fans booing Carlos Correa: 'Yeah, it's uncomfortable' Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks about the Astros' first trip to Detroit since their 2017 sign-stealing scandal.
JUNE 26, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
LEADING OFF: DeGrom aims to set Mets mark for shutout streak
Mets ace Jacob deGrom can set the team record for scoreless innings when he starts against the Phillies at Citi Field on SaturdayJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
