AUGUST 20 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
HOUSTON ASTROS 88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
Yainer Diaz hits walk-off HR as sloppy Astros top Red Sox Yainer Diaz belted his first career walk-off home run with one out in the ninth inning as the Houston Astros overcame an error-prone perform...
Diaz homers in ninth inning to lift Astros to 5-4 win over Red Sox
Yainer Diaz’s tiebreaking solo homer with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red SoxAUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros vs. Red Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 20
Preview the August 20 matchup between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 20 • DATA SKRIVE
Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will return from the injured list to start Wednesday’s series finale against the visiting Boston Red So...
AUGUST 20 • THESTATE.COM
Jeremy Peña discusses Heart & Hustle Award | 08/19/2024 Jeremy Pena joins Intentional Talk to discuss being the Astros' nominee for the 2024 Heart and Hustle Award and his attitude towards the gam...
AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Houston’s Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on WednesdayAUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Garcia - Will not return in 2024 Houston manager Joe Espada said Monday that Garcia (elbow) will not return to pitch this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2023, and he began the season on the injured list. He was building his way up to a return to the majors, but he suffered multiple setbacks that caused his rehab assignments to be halted or delayed. Garcia will resume his throwing program this weekend by playing catch, but his attention will now focus on being fully healthy for next spring.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Astros recall 3B Trey Cabbage, option SS Pedro Leon The Houston Astros recalled third baseman Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned shortstop Pedro Leon back to Triple-A.Cabbage,...
AUGUST 19 • THESTATE.COM
Alex Bregman - Held out again Monday Bregman (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's the fourth straight game Bregman has missed with swelling in the back of his right elbow. Rome speculates that Bregman could ultimately be held out until the beginning of the Astros' road trip on Thursday. Shay Whitcomb is getting another start at third base Monday.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Cabbage - Brought up to bigs The Astros recalled Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Cabbage will take Pedro Leon's slot on the 26-man roster Monday. Cabbage has appeared in 43 games for Houston and is slashing .217/.253/.349 with 12 runs and eight RBI. He'll likely mix in at the corner outfield positions for the Astros.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro León - Sent down to minors The Astros optioned Leon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact After starting three straight games upon his recall earlier this month, Leon had been in the lineup just three times over the last 11 contests. He went just 2-for-20 with 10 strikeouts during his first stint in the big leagues.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Will Aaron Judge hit 500 home runs? Handicapping 18 players' chances
Aaron Judge just became the fastest player to 300 home runs, but only one active slugger has more than 380. So, who will hit 500? We examine...AUGUST 19
Astros host the Red Sox to start 3-game series
The Houston Astros open a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on MondayAUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Torkelson returns to the majors, and he has a lot to prove amid another mediocre season in Detroit
The Detroit Tigers haven’t made the postseason since 2014AUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Framber Valdez - Dominates in victory Valdez (13-5) allowed three hits and a walk over seven shutout frames Sunday, striking out nine and picking up a win over the White Sox.
Impact Valdez did not allow a runner to reach scoring position and, at one point, retired 11 straight batters in the dominant victory. He's struck out at least nine batters in five of his last seven starts, resulting in a 59:12 K:BB through 46.1 frames. Valdez is 8-0 with an impressive 2.39 ERA over his last 10 appearances. On the year, he owns a 3.20 ERA with a 131:43 K:BB over 137.2 innings. Valdez's next start is projected to be in Baltimore.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Hader - Slams door for save Hader struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save against the White Sox on Sunday.
Impact Hader carved through the top of the White Sox order with ease to pick up his 27th save of the year. Despite some shakiness throughout the year, he's now converted 27 straight save chances since blowing his first opportunity as an Astro on April 2. Hader is currently riding a 9.1-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 3.42 alongside a terrific 84:18 K:BB through 55.1 frames.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Astros vs. Red Sox: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 19
Preview the August 19 matchup between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.AUGUST 19 • DATA SKRIVE
Framber Valdez, Astros fluster White Sox Framber Valdez recorded his fourth scoreless start of the season and Yainer Diaz snapped a deadlock with a leadoff home run in the sixth inn...
AUGUST 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Framber wins 8th straight decision as Astros shut out White Sox HOUSTON -- Framber Valdez won his eighth consecutive decision by throwing seven scoreless innings, while Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve bashed...
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
Valdez throws 7 sharp innings, Diaz and Altuve homer as Astros shut out White Sox 2-0
Framber Valdez threw seven sharp innings for his eighth straight win and Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve homered to help the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White SoxAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros vs. Red Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 19
Preview the August 19 matchup between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 18 • DATA SKRIVE
Ronel Blanco - Set to start Tuesday Blanco (finger) is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The right-hander reported some finger soreness after being hit by a comebacker during his previous start Wednesday, but he'll be ready to make his next turn through the rotation Tuesday versus Boston. Blanco has pitched well in his first three starts of August with a 2.40 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB across 15 innings.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Verlander - Slated to return Wednesday Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Verlander (neck) is tentatively scheduled to return for Wednesday's game against Boston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Verlander tossed 57 pitches over four innings in his last rehab outing Thursday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out five. The 41-year-old right-hander has not pitched since June 9 due to a neck injury, but he appears to be near full health and is set to rejoin the Astros' rotation. Across 10 starts with Houston this season, Verlander is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB across 57 frames.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bregman - On bench again Sunday Bregman (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact It's the third straight game on the bench for Bregman due to swelling in the back of his right elbow, which surfaced after sleeping on it wrong. Bregman should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Red Sox. Shay Whitcomb will receive another start at the hot corner Sunday for Houston.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
