HOUSTON ASTROS NEWS

Kyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4

Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Jose Altuve 'not worried' after leaving game vs. Athletics with right side discomfort

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exited Wednesday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after the fifth inning with right side discomfort, but neither he nor manager Joe Es...

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Jose Altuve - Exits early Wednesday Altuve was removed from Wednesday's game against Oakland with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Altuve seemed to be in a bit of pain after taking a swing in the fifth inning of Wednesday's contest. After being checked out by a trainer, he remained in the game to finish his at-bat but then immediately went into the clubhouse and was replaced at second base to begin the sixth. The details and severity of his injury remain unknown, though any missed time would likely lead to increased playing time at second base for Mauricio Dubon.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Inside an emerging pitching trend and how it could shake up MLB's playoff race

It’s been a banner year for relievers-turned-starters. Now, as their innings mount, their ability to hold up down the stretch will impact th...

SEPTEMBER 11

Chas McCormick - Absent from Houston lineup McCormick (wrist) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCormick had to exit Tuesday's contest after he injured his right wrist when he collided with the outfield wall. He had made seven straight starts but will miss at least one game while he tends to the injury. Mauricio Dubon, Jake Meyers and Ben Gamel will form the Astros' outfield trio Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker - Day off Wednesday Tucker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Astros are being extra careful with Tucker since he finally came off the injured list last Friday, as this is his second day off in five contests and all three of his starts have come from the designated hitter spot. Yordan Alvarez will be at DH on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Dubón - In Wednesday's lineup Dubon (thumb) will start in left field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's Dubon's first start since he injured his left thumb in a game last Friday, although he did appear off the bench a couple times since then. Jake Meyers and Ben Gamel will join Dubon in the Astros' outfield.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

A's turn to Joey Estes in bid for series victory vs. Astros Hogan Harris, the Athletics’ seventh pitcher of the game, did more than just secure his fourth win of the season and the seventh of his care...

SEPTEMBER 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Oakland A's at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions The Oakland A's (63-82) and Houston Astros (77-67) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park i...

SEPTEMBER 11 • AZCENTRAL.COM

How to Watch Astros vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 11

Preview the Sept. 11 matchup between the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 11 • DATA SKRIVE

Yordan Alvarez - Posts steal Tuesday Alvarez went 2-for-6 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Athletics.

Impact Alvarez has multiple hits in three of the last four games, though he's also gone hitless three times over eight contests in September. The slugger's steal was his seventh of the year after he had never stolen more than one base in a single season. He's added a stellar .312/.396/.570 slash line with 32 home runs, 80 RBI, 80 runs scored and 31 doubles through 135 contests.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve - Gets on base four times Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Athletics.

Impact Altuve has multiple hits in four straight games, and he's added at least one double and one RBI in each of those contests. Since Aug. 27, he's batting .385 (20-for-52) with a home run, six doubles, six RBI and 12 runs scored over 13 games. The second baseman's surge has him up to a .304/.359/.452 slash line with 19 homers, 20 stolen bases, 62 RBI and 86 runs scored through 140 games overall.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Arrighetti - Bounces back with no-decision Arrighetti allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Arrighetti gave up a run in each of the first two innings, including a solo home run to Zack Gelof, but he was able to settle in after that. This was a good bounce-back performance for Arrighetti after he failed to complete one inning in Cincinnati in his previous start. The rookie right-hander is now at a 4.72 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 158:61 K:BB through 131.2 innings over 26 starts this season, though he's allowed three or more runs just four times in his last nine starts. Arrighetti is projected to make his next start at San Diego with the Astros expected to use a six-man rotation this week.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bunt-fueled 12th-inning rally lifts A's over Astros Daz Cameron, Max Schuemann and Nick Allen parlayed successive bunts into a two-run rally in the top of the 12th inning, helping the Oakland...

SEPTEMBER 11 • SUNHERALD.COM

Oakland Athletics score 2 runs in 12th to outlast Houston Astros 4-3

Zack Gelof homered early, Max Schuemann and Nick Allen drove in runs with 12th-inning bunts and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-3

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chas McCormick - Battling wrist injury McCormick was removed from Tuesday's game against the Athletics due to right wrist discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact McCormick likely hurt his wrist while crashing into the outfield wall, though the severity of his injury remains unknown. Should he need to miss any games, Jake Meyers would presumably receive an uptick in playing time.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Judge, Ohtani or Witt? Can Astros win without Verlander? Smoltz weighs in

The Hall of Famer shares his thoughts on MLB's best staff, Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase's Cy Young case, how to protect against pitcher i...

SEPTEMBER 10

Jackson Nezuh - Succeeding for Tourists Nezuh has a 2.79 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB in 38.2 innings across nine appearances for High-A Asheville.

Impact Asheville is a tough place to pitch, but Nezuh has been up for the challenge thanks mostly to his filthy changeup. A 14th-round selection in 2023, Nezuh boasts a 93-95 mph fastball that touches 97 mph with good carry. The 22-year-old righty has generally shown solid enough control to project as a starter, and his stock could continue to climb if his slider or curveball emerges as a third above-average pitch.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Discussing WS champs, Bregman's next contract, A's | 09/10/2024 MLB Central discusses if an East division team will win the World Series, Alex Bregman's next contract, the A's 2024 season and more

SEPTEMBER 10 • MLB.COM

Athletics visit the Astros to begin 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Oakland Athletics to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks take on the Rangers after Smith's 3-home run game

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Texas Rangers after Pavin Smith hit three home runs on Sunday in a 12-6 win over the Astros

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How the Astros' rotation regained elite status The Astros have made seven straight American League Championship Series appearances, setting an AL record in the process. But earlier this s...

SEPTEMBER 10 • MLB.COM

Brice Matthews - Jumps to Triple-A Matthews was promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 2023 first-round pick continues to fly through the minor leagues, as he'll suit up for the Space Cowboys after logging only 105 games at the lower levels of Houston's farm system. Matthews has hit nine home runs and stolen 16 bags in 42 games at Double-A Corpus Christi so far this season, earning him a chance to compete at the next level.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Does the NL have the three best teams in baseball?

The Phillies have settled back in as one of MLB's most dangerous teams, but have they supplanted the Dodgers for No. 1? Here is Ben Verlande...

SEPTEMBER 9