HOUSTON ASTROS NEWS

Shay Whitcomb - Getting on base Whitcomb went 1-for-2 with two walks Friday against the Orioles.

Impact Whitcomb was originally called up to replace Alex Bregman in the lineup, but his defensive versatility has allowed him to see consistent playing time -- most recently filling in for Yordan Alvarez (neck) on Friday. Whitcomb has now started seven straight games and has gotten on base at a .423 clip while striking out at just a 19.2 percent clip across his first 26 plate appearances in the majors.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve - Blasts 17th home run Altuve went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Friday against the Orioles.

Impact Altuve had one home run in July, but he went deep for the third time in his last 13 games Friday. He also has three stolen bases across 19 starts in August, and his 18 swiped bags for the season match his highest mark since 2017.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24 • SACBEE.COM

Baltimore Orioles take on the Houston Astros Saturday

The Baltimore Orioles host the Houston Astros on Saturday

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 24 • MLB.COM

Jeremy Peña - Homers in loss Pena went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Orioles.

Impact A rest day Thursday was good for Pena, as he drove in a run on a double in the third inning and crushed a 418-foot solo home run in the sixth. Over his past 10 games, the shortstop has tallied four multi-hit efforts with three homers and two steals. On the season, he is hitting .277 with 13 long balls, 59 RBI, 65 runs scored and 15 stolen bases across 520 plate appearances.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Brown - Strikes out six in no-decision Brown did not factor into the decision in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Orioles, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Brown induced just seven whiffs on 107 pitches, but he left the game with a 5-2 lead before the Orioles exploded for five runs in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old has logged three quality starts in four August outings while yielding two earned runs or fewer in each. On the season, he owns a 3.72 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 151:52 K:BB across 140.1 innings and lines up to face the Royals at home next week.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24 • MLB.COM

Anthony Santander's slam fuels O's comeback win over Astros Anthony Santander drilled an eighth-inning grand slam to give the Baltimore Orioles a 7-5 comeback victory against the visiting Houston Astr...

AUGUST 24 • KANSASCITY.COM

Anthony Santander slam in 8th inning rallies Orioles past Astros 7-5

Anthony Santander hit a grand slam off Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning, carrying the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Orioles vs. Astros: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 24

Preview the August 24 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

AUGUST 24 • DATA SKRIVE

Orioles vs. Astros Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 24

Preview the August 24 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 24 • DATA SKRIVE

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AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

Shay Whitcomb - In lineup after Alvarez scratch Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shay Whitcomb - In lineup after Alvarez scratch Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine. Alex Bregman will shift back to DH.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Scratched with neck issue Alvarez was scratched from the Astros' lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Baltimore due to neck discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The severity of Alvarez's injury remains unknown, but it is apparently enough to keep him out of Friday's series opener. While he takes a day to recover, Alex Bregman will serve as Houston's designated hitter with Shay Whitcomb starting at third base.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Scratched with neck issue Alvarez was scratched from the Astros' lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Baltimore due to neck discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The severity of Alvarez's injury remains unknown, but it is apparently enough to keep him out of Friday's series opener. While he takes a day to recover, Alex Bregman will serve as Houston's designated hitter, with Shay Whitcomb starting at third base.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman - Back at third base Friday Bregman is starting at third base and batting second in Friday's game versus the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bregman started in the designated hitter spot in his first two games back from swelling in his right elbow, but he's feeling well enough to play the field Friday. The Astros are likely to continue giving Bregman some starts at DH just to be safe, but it's a good sign that he's returning to third base already. Yordan Alvarez will be the DH on Friday.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shay Whitcomb - Getting night off Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch while Alex Bregman dealt with an elbow issue. Bregman appears to be just about recovered though, and he'll handle the hot corner Friday.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shay Whitcomb - Getting night off Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch. Alex Bregman will handle the hot corner Friday while Yordan Alvarez DH's.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Caratini - Resting Friday Caratini is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact After making back-to-back starts behind the dish, Caratini will get the night off Friday. With Yainer Diaz seeing more work at first base, Caratini should see plenty of action behind the plate in the closing weeks of the regular season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Caratini - Resting Friday Caratini is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact After making back-to-back starts behind the dish, Caratini will get the night off Friday. With Yainer Diaz seeing increasingly more work at first base, Caratini should see plenty of swings in the closing weeks of the regular season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dana Brown talks Alex Bregman, Yusei Kikuchi | 08/23/2024 Houston Astros GM Dana Brown discusses the outlook for Alex Bregman, Yusei Kikuchi's impact on the club and more with the panel on MLB Now

AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

Kyle Tucker - Goal to return in early September Astros general manager Dana Brown said Friday on MLB Network's "MLB Now" that he hopes Tucker (shin) will be able to return in early September.

Impact Brown noted that while Tucker has been upping his baseball activities, the outfielder still feels some soreness in his right leg "when he has to sprint or do anything at a quick pace." Tucker has also not yet run the bases, which he must do before being cleared for a rehab assignment. So, while a return in early September is possible if things continue to progress, Tucker still has some boxes he needs to check before he can make it happen.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge MVP locks? American League's best bet? Joey Votto, HOFer?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the MVP races, the NL West and AL Central races, the AL's most reliable contender and Joey Vott...

AUGUST 23