SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • MLB.COM
HOUSTON ASTROS 88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
Javier's gem a reminder of Astros' pitching depth Following the Astros’ 2-1 win over the Tigers on Wednesday, manager Dusty Baker confirmed what he had strongly hinted at prior to the game:...
Yordan Alvarez - Insists hand isn't an issue Alvarez said after Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Tigers that his absence from the lineup was for maintenance purposes rather than due to any recurring hand soreness, Julia Morales o...
Impact Prior to the game, manager Dusty Baker alluded to Alvarez's absence being the result of soreness, but the 25-year-old slugger was adamant that his health wasn't an issue. Alvarez noted that he was available off the bench if needed, but Mauricio Dubon was the only reserve position player who saw action in the series finale. While it's good news that Alvarez seemed to push back at the notion that his hand soreness has cropped up again, fantasy managers will still want to see him re-enter the lineup Thursday against the Athletics to get some peace of mind.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Javier leads Astros over Tigers 2-1 for 7-game season sweep
Cristian Javier allowed two hits in six shutout innings, and the Houston Astros beat Detroit 2-1 for a seven-game season sweep of the TigersSEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers muster little again, swept by Astros The Tigers, against another dominating starting pitcher, fell to a season-worst 35 under .500 after being swept by the Astros, losing the fi...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
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Justin Verlander - Eyeing Friday return Astros manager Dusty Baker said Verlander (calf) is in line to return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest...
Impact Verlander hasn't yet been confirmed to rejoin the rotation Friday, as the Astros will presumably want to see how he feels following his most recent throwing session before officially signing off on his return. Even if Verlander isn't locked in to start Friday, he looks to be trending toward slotting back into the rotation at some point this weekend, barring any major setbacks with his right calf. Rookie Hunter Brown is expected to move to the bullpen to open up a spot in the six-man rotation for Verlander, who has been on the shelf since Aug. 30.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Vázquez - Starting in series finale Vazquez will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact With top backstop Martin Maldonado resting for the day game after a night game, Vazquez will draw just his fifth start of September. The 32-year-old catcher is hitting .246 with no extra-base hits in 22 games since being acquired from the Red Sox on Aug. 1.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Dealing with hand soreness Alvarez isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers as a precautionary measure because he's dealing with a sore hand, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Manager Dusty Baker didn't sound too concerned about Alvarez's hand injury and said that the 25-year-old will need to manage the issue over the final few weeks of the season. Trey Mancini is starting in left field and batting sixth Wednesday, while Alvarez should be considered day-to-day for now.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Martín Maldonado - Takes seat Wednesday Maldonado isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Maldonado is on the bench for the second time in the last four games after he went 1-for-7 with a run and two strikeouts over the last two matchups. Christian Vazquez is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Not starting Wednesday Alvarez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Detroit, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez has been dominant recently, going 7-for-16 with two home runs, three doubles, six runs, two RBI, six walks and two strikeouts over the last five games. He'll get a breather while Trey Mancini starts in left field and bats sixth.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros aim to keep win streak going against the Tigers
The Houston Astros will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Detroit TigersSEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' Brown hurls 6 strong innings to beat hometown Tigers
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Valdez pitches 1st shutout, Astros blank Tigers 7-0
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Dodgers, Cardinals lead list of MLB's top position player trios
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MLB Power Rankings: What do we make of the Mets and Braves?
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Tigers host the Astros to start 3-game series
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Astros slug 5 HRs, crush Angels 12-4
Alex Bregman and Trey Mancini hit two of Houston’s five home runs, and the AL West-leading Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 12-4, on Sunday for their 90th win of the seasonSEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Box Score - September 11, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels at 6:10pm UTC on September 11, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, an...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros and Angels meet, winner takes 3-game series
The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros
Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the...SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
