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
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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.
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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
Yordan Alvarez - Receiving Sunday off Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact The 27-year-old missed one game due to hip tightness in mid-July but started the previous 29 games and posted a 1.026 OPS with six homers and an 18:17 BB:K during that stretch. Alvarez will receive well-earned day off Sunday as Pedro Leon gets a start in the outfield.
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Jeremy Peña - Sets career high in steals Pena went 0-for-4 with a stolen base Saturday against the White Sox.
Impact Pena saw his five-game hitting streak come to an end, but he still managed his 14th stolen base of the season to set a new career high. In contrast to 2023, he's been relatively efficient on the basepaths, going 14-for-19. That production has just one part of Pena's strong season, as he's also maintaining a career-best .277 average across 500 plate appearances.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' Framber Valdez aims to continue torrid stretch in matchup vs. White Sox In addition to a 6-1 win Saturday over the Chicago White Sox that squared the three-game series, the host Houston Astros could get an additi...
AUGUST 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Astros take on the White Sox in series rubber match
Both the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shay Whitcomb - On base three times in debut Whitcomb went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Whitcomb didn't feature in Friday's contest after receiving his first career call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land. He only had to wait a day for his debut, and he made the most of it as one of six Astros to log multiple hits. Whitcomb got the start at third base in place of Alex Bregman (elbow), who is considered day-to-day. Whitcomb slashed .293/.378/.530 with 25 home runs, 26 stolen bases, 91 RBI and 73 runs scored over 108 contests with Sugar Land. Assuming he adjusts well to major-league pitching, his defensive versatility should be enough to find a way into the lineup regularly, especially if he can push the struggling Jon Singleton for playing time at first base.
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Jose Altuve - Productive in win Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Altuve did well from atop the order, putting the Astros ahead with a two-run single in the third inning. His steal Saturday was his 16th of the year but his first since July 14. The second baseman has gone 14-for-58 (.241) in August, and he's at a .299/.350/.435 slash line with 15 home runs, 52 RBI, 69 runs scored and 22 doubles across 119 contests.
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Hunter Brown - Earns win Saturday Brown (11-7) allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win Saturday over the White Sox.
Impact This was Brown's longest start since June 14, and he threw 69 of 102 pitches for strikes to take advantage of a soft matchup. The lone run on his line was a first-inning RBI single by Gavin Sheets. Brown continues to walk a lot of batters -- he's issued 21 free passes over 60 innings across his last 10 starts, but he's added 63 strikeouts in that span. Overall, he has a 3.82 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 145:50 K:BB through 134.1 innings over 25 appearances (24 starts) this season. Brown is projected for a much tougher road start in Baltimore next week.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Astros beat White Sox for 9th win in last 10 games Hunter Brown recorded his 14th quality start while matching his single-season high for victories to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win ove...
AUGUST 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jose Altuve drives in 2 as Astros down White Sox 6-1
Jose Altuve drove in a pair of runs, Yainer Diaz registered his team-leading 68th RBI, Hunter Brown struck out six and the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Satu...AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' West lead a season-high 4 games after Brown's gem HOUSTON -- Hunter Brown won for the 10th time in his last 13 starts and rookie Shay Whitcomb sparked the offense in a three-run third inning...
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
How to Watch Astros vs. White Sox: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 18
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Astros vs. White Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 18
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Astros place RHP Ryan Pressly (back) on 15-day IL The Houston Astros placed right-hander Ryan Pressly on the 15-day injured list due to a low back strain.The move was retroactive to Wednesda...
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Alex Bregman - Sitting Saturday Bregman (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Bregman is expected to sit for the weekend series due to inflammation in his right elbow. Shay Whitcomb will start at third base and bat eighth in Saturday's contest.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Martinez - Recalled by Houston The Astros recalled Martinez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The move comes with Ryan Pressly heading to the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain. Martinez was optioned to Sugar Land on July 31, and he has thrown 2.2 scoreless innings over his last three minor-league outings. He started the season in the majors, and across 41 outings with the Astros he's posted a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 49.1 innings.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Pressly - Lands on IL with back strain The Astros placed Pressly on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a lower back strain, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact It's not clear when Pressly sustained the strain, but he has given up one earned run in each of his last four outings. In his 10 outings since the All-Star break, he's recorded six holds and two blown saves with a 4.50 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 10 innings. Seth Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Arrighetti - Stumbles against White Sox Arrighetti (5-11) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against the White Sox.
Impact Most of the damage against Arrighetti came off the bat of Luis Robert, who went deep twice. Arrighetti is now 1-4 over his last five starts despite a respectable 4.11 ERA and an impressive 41:8 K:BB during that stretch. He now owns a 5.20 ERA with a 134:52 K:BB through 110.2 innings this season. Arrighetti has thrown at least six innings in five of his last six outings. His next start is projected to be in Baltimore.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Astros look to bounce back, start new streak vs. White Sox The Chicago White Sox, after edging the host Houston Astros 5-4 on Friday to open a three-game weekend set, will look to seal their first se...
AUGUST 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
White Sox play the Astros after Robert's 4-hit game
The Chicago White Sox take on the Houston Astros after Luis Robert had four hits against the Astros on FridayAUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Astros vs. White Sox: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 17
Preview the August 17 matchup between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.AUGUST 17 • DATA SKRIVE
Astros' win streak snapped as Arrighetti laments key miscue HOUSTON -- The two home runs he allowed to White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. were bothersome to Astros rookie starter Spencer Arrighe...
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