Blue Jays top Yanks, back in playoffs for 1st time since '16
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GEORGE SPRINGER #4 - RIGHT FIELDER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
19 HR •
56 RBI •
.220 AVG
19 HR
56 RBI
.220 AVG
Springer takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers
Astros, streaking Springer set for matchup with RangersSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2
Nick Margevicius tossed six shutout innings, Ty France drove in a pair of runs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 3-2 win over the Houston Astro...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2020 MLB Free Agents: Predictions for George Springer, More Top Outfielders George Springer's contract year did not get off to a great start. The 31-year-old had the best season of his career in 2019, slashing .292/....
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Returns to lineup Springer returned to the lineup and went 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Mariners.
Impact Springer was given a rest day Monday by manager Dusty Baker, who was influenced by Statcast data that indicated the outfielder was a high risk for injury. There should be no such off-days the rest of the season, which has five games remaining.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Maldonado, Valdez push Astros past Mariners 6-1
Martin Maldonado hit a three-run home run, Framber Valdez struck out eight to set career highs for wins and strikeouts, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1to close...SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Statcast influences decision Springer was given a rest day Monday because Statcast data indicated he was a high risk for injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact In a series crucial to Houston's playoff hopes, the Astros played without its hottest hitter. Springer launched a pair of home runs Sunday and was 9-for-33 with five homers in eight straight starts since the team's previously scheduled off-day. "The Statcast data is kind of new to me, kind of new to baseball, and it's pretty accurate," manager Dusty Baker said. "We decided today would be the day." Baker cited similar data that indicated Alex Bregman was a risk for injury Aug. 19 in Colorado. That day, Bregman pulled his hamstring and missed three weeks. With just six games remaining in the regular season and a postseason berth to be secured, Springer should be able to play all six games if needed.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Newsome expected to start for the Mariners against the Astros
The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Tuesday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Ljay NewsomeSEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonzales shuts down Astros as Mariners roll to 6-1 victory
Marco Gonzales threw eight shutout innings, Evan White broke open a tight game with a three-run homer in the seventh and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Monday...SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Springer will sit Monday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact There haven't been any indications that this is anything other than a routine day off for Springer, who's started the last 22 games for the Astros, hitting nine homers and posting a 1.033 OPS over that stretch. Myles Straw serves as the center fielder in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres win, back in playoffs for 1st time in 14 years
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep twice, swipes bag Springer went 3-for-4 with two solo homers and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 win over Arizona.
Impact Springer got the Astros on the board with his solo shot in the sixth inning off Taylor Widener and tied the contest at 2-2 with another homer in the seventh. The rest of the Houston lineup combined for just two hits. The 31-year-old outfielder is slashing .253/.345/.529 with 13 long balls this season.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Springer hits inside-the-park HR, Astros top D-backs 3-2 George Springer homered twice, including an inside-the-park shot, to lead the Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Springer hits inside-the-park HR, Astros top D-backs 3-2
George Springer homered twice, including an inside-the-park shot, to lead the Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on SundaySEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops 11th homer Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Springer reached base on errors in the first and third innings, and he scored on a wild pitch in the first. He added his solo shot in the fifth inning for his 11th homer of the season. Springer has hit safely in nine of the last 10 games, going 11-for-40 (.275) with four homers, six RBI and nine runs scored in that span.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Calhoun homers twice in Arizona’s 6-3 win over Houston
Kole Calhoun hit two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over former teammate Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros 6-3SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros host Rangers, aim to build on McCullers Jr.'s strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Lance McCullersSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibson throws 4-hitter as Rangers edge Astros 1-0
Kyle Gibson threw a four-hitter and Joey Gallo hit a ground-rule RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Texas Rangers over the Houston Astros 1-0 on Wednesday nig...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes yard Tuesday Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Rangers.
Impact Springer led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, his 10th of the season. It was his second consecutive game with a homer, and he now has three long balls in his last five starts. Overall, he's hitting.240/.345/.493 with 30 runs scored and 25 RBI across 179 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1 George Springer and Martín Maldonado homered, Alex Bregman hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1
George Springer and Martín Maldonado homered, Alex Bregman hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros got a needed 4-1 win over the Texas RangersSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches ninth homer Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Springer took Dodgers reliever Dylan Floro deep in the sixth inning for the Astros' lone run of the game. The Dodgers bullpen also limited the Astros to just four hits. Springer is slashing .240/.343/.479 with nine homers, 24 RBI and 28 runs scored through 40 contests in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts homers, Dodgers beat Astros 8-1; LA fans still sore
Mookie Betts’ two-run homer highlighted a four-run fifth inning and the Dodgers defeated Houston 8-1 with angry Los Angeles fans letting the Astros have it againSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans
Alex Bregman singled in the go-ahead run during a five-run ninth inning, and the Astros rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 under smoky skies in Houston’s first visit since be...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
