CHAS MCCORMICK NEWS

Slugs two hits in loss McCormick started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact McCormick had sat out a three of the five games while the Astros were in National League cities, but he should be in the lineup for the four-game set against Minnesota of the AL. Houston has one more series in an NL city, a three-game set in San Diego from Sept. 3 to 5.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3

The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Ast...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer Ks 10 in debut, Dodgers hit 4 HRs to beat Astros

Max Scherzer struck out 10 in his Dodgers debut and got plenty of offensive support as Los Angeles hit four home runs to defeat the Houston Astros 7-5, capping a contentious two-ga...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCullers silences LA bats; Dodger Stadium fans jeer Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and the Houston Astros withstood the raucous, heckling fans at Dodger Stadium to blank Los Angeles 3-0

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Tuesday McCormick is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact With both Yordan Alvarez and Michael Brantley forced to play the outfield in the NL park, Kyle Tucker will shift to center field as McCormick moves to the bench. McCormick should continue to see substantial time in center field when Houston returns home Thursday.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raps two hits in loss McCormick went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact McCormick has become the team's primary center fielder following the trade of Myles Straw, so he should see plenty of at-bats between now and the end of the season. The consistent at-bats could be what he needs to break out of a post-break slump in which he was 2-for-19 prior to Sunday's two-hit effort. He was productive as an everyday player when the Astros were without Michael Brantley and/or Kyle Tucker for stretch between May and June, belting six home runs in 75 at-bats.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in center field Saturday McCormick started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 8-6 loss to San Francisco.

Impact McCormick is Houston's primary center fielder after the team traded Myles Straw to Cleveland this past week, although he did not start Friday, as manager Dusty Baker wedged designated hitter Yordan Alvarez into the starting lineup in a National League ballpark. The Astros have three more games in NL cities on the trip -- Sunday's finale in San Francisco, followed by two games in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants hit 5 HRs, rough up Greinke, Astros 8-6

The San Francisco Giants hit five home runs, including four off Astros ace Zack Greinke, and beat Houston 8-6 in an interleague matchup of division leaders

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In their surprise trade of Myles Straw, the Astros make a big bet on Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers The Astros dealt their starting center fielder for a reliever, a move that elevates McCormick from his part-time gig to a regular role.

JULY 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not in Friday's lineup McCormick isn't starting Friday against the Giants, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCormick could see an uptick in playing time after Myles Straw was traded to Cleveland on Friday, but he'll remain on the bench while Yordan Alvarez plays in the outfield in a National League park. Kyle Tucker will shift to center field in Friday's series opener.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allard expected to start for the Rangers against Astros

The Rangers will start Kolby Allard on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jake Odorizzi

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvarez ends slump with 2-run HR as Astros beat Indians 4-3

Yordan Alvarez snapped an 0-for-22 slump with a two-run homer to help the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greinke expected to start for the Astros against the Indians

The Indians will start J.C

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7

Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, setting off a frenzied celebration and lifting the Houston Astros over the New...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects two hits in loss McCormick went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and was caught stealing in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Oakland.

Impact McCormick started in center field for the resting Myles Straw and contributed a third multi-hit game in his last four starts, going 6-for-14 with three extra-base hits and six RBI during that run. He's up to 33 RBI over 55 games. Since the end of May, he's shown an ability to come off the bench and produce in spotty playing time. McCormick has an .897 OPS with seven home runs and 20 RBI over the last 30 games. There currently is no path to regular at-bats for him, but when he does get into the lineup, McCormick has a potent lineup around him that present RBI opportunities.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start by Montas leads Athletics over Astros 2-1

Jed Lowrie and Matt Olson drove in a run each to back a strong start by Frankie Montas and give the Oakland Athletics a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches double-digit homers McCormick went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over Cleveland.

Impact McCormick, who has been filling in for Kyle Tucker (back spasms) in right field, singled home a run in the fourth, then gave Houston the lead with a two-run homer in the sixth. It was the 10th long ball of the season for McCormick, who went 4-for-11 with five RBI while replacing Tucker.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Fills in for Tucker McCormick started in right field and went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over Cleveland.

Impact McCormick filled in for Kyle Tucker, who was scratched due to back spasms. He's managed to make himself relevant despite inconsistent playing time. The 26-year-old outfielder has a .789 OPS with nine home runs and 29 RBI over 52 games.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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 doubleheader

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep in rout McCormick went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.

Impact McCormick didn't start the contest, but he was brought in to replace Yordan Alvarez with Houston ahead by 11 runs in the seventh. He padded the lead with a 395-foot solo shot in the eighth. McCormick's .231 average on the season isn't impressive, but he has nonetheless been productive with nine homers and 27 RBI across 134 plate appearances.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros pummel O's, win 10th in a row Jose Urquidy allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings while Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Abraham Toro and Chas McCormick each slugged h...

JUNE 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Astros club 4 HRs, beat Orioles 13-0 for 10th straight win

José Altuve silenced the booing fans at Camden Yards with a two-run homer, José Urquidy pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Houston Astros stretched their winning strea...

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS