MLB trade deadline 2022: Will the Houston Astros add a hitter?
The Astros' lineup is already stacked, but the team could get even better with another bat, Jake Mintz writes.JULY 29, 2022
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Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners Box Score - July 29, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners at 12:10am UTC on July 29, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and anal...
JULY 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Michael Brantley - Not yet taking swings Manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that Brantley (shoulder) has yet to resume swinging a bat, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact It was reported last week that Brantley was close to taking swings, but it appears the veteran outfielder still hasn't been cleared. The 35-year-old's recovery from the shoulder injury, which put him on the injured list in late June, has been slow, and it's unclear when he's expected to retake the field for the Astros.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Longtime LA Reliever Called Up to OKC Dodgers Longtime Dodgers reliever Pedro Baez was recently promoted to LA’s Triple-A affiliate club.
JULY 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Aledmys Díaz - Retreats to bench Thursday Diaz isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Diaz started the last four games and went 3-for-15 with a double, three runs, a walk and a strikeout over that stretch. Chas McCormick is taking over in left field and batting seventh.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB trade deadline 2022: Soto, Bell lead list of top players to be traded
Barring a blockbuster trade for Juan Soto, who are the top players expected to be moved, and where might they go? Pedro Moura makes his pick...JULY 28, 2022
Mariners vs. Astros prediction, betting odds for MLB on Thursday The Houston Astros face the Seattle Mariners in MLB on Thursday. This preview includes our best bet of the game.
JULY 28, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
MLB odds: Examining a popular bet among baseball bettors
Will there be a run in the first inning? FOX Sports MLB Betting Analyst Edward Egros explains the odds and data needed to make this a profit...JULY 28, 2022
Yordan Alvarez - Drills 29th home run Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in a 4-2 loss to the Athletics on Wednesday.
Impact Alvarez turned on a 90 mph fastball that Cole Irvin left on the inner half of the plate for his 29th home run and 67th RBI of the season. The line drive blast was complimented by two walks and Alvarez now has a .413 OBP to go along with a .674 SLG. The elite 25-year-old slugger has reached base in seven straight games.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Javier - Gives up three in loss Javier (6-6) gave up three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings to take the loss in a 4-2 defeat to the Athletics on Wednesday.
Impact Stephen Vogt and Stephen Piscotty took Javier deep on back-to-back solo shots in the second. The two home runs weren't enough for the Astros to overcome and Javier was handed his sixth loss of the season. Despite having a bit of trouble keeping the ball in the yard against the Athletics, the 25-year-old right-hander only allowed six baserunners and garnered 14 swinging strikes. Javier is putting together the best season of his young career and boasts an excellent 12.3 K/9 to go along with a 2.63 xERA. He is tentatively expected to make his next start Tuesday against the Red Sox.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros aim to end slide in matchup with the Mariners
The Houston Astros aim to break their three-game skid when they take on the Seattle MarinersJULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ken Rosenthal talks Juan Soto trade rumors on 'Flippin' Bats'
Will Juan Soto be moved at the MLB trade deadline? Ken Rosenthal says yes. He shared his predictions with Ben Verlander.JULY 28, 2022
A's get 1st series sweep of season, beat Astros 4-2 Cole Irvin allowed four hits over seven innings and the Oakland Athletics beat Houston Astros 4-2 on Wednesday for their first winning sweep...
JULY 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Juan Soto trade possibilities: How all 29 MLB teams stack up
With the Juan Soto sweepstakes ramping up, Jake Mintz ranks all 29 MLB teams with a chance to land the superstar.JULY 27, 2022
Martín Maldonado - On bench Wednesday Maldonado is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Athletics.
Impact Maldonado will get a breather after he went 1-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's loss. Korey Lee will get the start at catcher and bat ninth against Oakland.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Peña - Day off Wednesday Pena will sit Wednesday against the Athletics.
Impact Pena will sit after he went 3-for-8 with a solo home run, a double and three runs scored over the first two games of the series. The 24-year-old currently owns a eight-game hit streak, batting .303 with three homers, four RBI and six runs over that stretch. Mauricio Dubon will take over at shortstop and bat seventh in the series finale.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bregman - Sitting Wednesday Bregman is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Athletics.
Impact Bregman will get a breather Wednesday after he 2-for-17 with a double, run scored and four strikeouts over the last four games. Aledmys Diaz will start at the hot corner and bat fourth in the series finale.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Reaches base three times Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk an RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Athletics.
Impact Alvarez started his second consecutive game since missing Sunday's contest due to a nagging hand injury. He played a role in the team's fourth-inning rally with an RBI double prior to coming around to score. Alvarez may sit a bit more often if his hand continues to bother him, but it hasn't affected his performance as he's hit five home runs while tallying 10 RBI and 14 runs scored across 14 games in July.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics play the Astros leading series 1-0 The Oakland Athletics face the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0.
JULY 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Uneven outing one of promise, frustration for Garcia OAKLAND -- It took just eight words for manager Dusty Baker to sum up what went wrong as the Astros dropped a 5-3 game \-\- and thus the ser...
JULY 27, 2022 • MLB.COM
Athletics look to sweep 3-game series against the Astros
The Oakland Athletics will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Houston AstrosJULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pinder's grand slam helps A's, Montas beat Astros OAKLAND — The A’s continued their impressive play since returning from the All-Star break by beating the Houston Astros 5-3 at the Coliseum...
JULY 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kyle Tucker - Launches homer in loss Tucker went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics.
Impact Tucker got the Astros on the board in the fourth inning in response to Chad Pinder's grand slam a frame earlier. In six games since the All-Star break, Tucker's been held mostly in check, going 5-for-22 (.227). The All-Star outfielder is slashing .251/.341/.471 with 19 homers, 64 RBI, 42 runs scored and 16 stolen bases through 91 contests overall.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Garcia - Gives up grand slam in loss Garcia (8-6) allowed four runs on four hits and four walks while striking out seven in 5.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Athletics.
Impact Five of the eight baserunners Garcia allowed came in the third inning, and Chad Pinder tagged him for a grand slam in that frame. This was the 17th homer allowed by Garcia in 18 starts this year -- he allowed 19 long balls in 30 outings last year. Despite the extra trouble with homers, the right-hander has a solid 3.81 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 107:31 K:BB through 99.1 innings this year. He's tentatively on track for a home start versus the slumping Red Sox next week, though it's possible Garcia moves up a day if Jake Odorizzi (finger) can't make his next scheduled start versus Seattle.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
