JUNE 27, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
HOUSTON ASTROS 88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
Sunday's MLB: Judge's 28th homer gives Yankees 4-game split with Astros Aaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees recovered to beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Sunday.
Judge's 28th homer gives Yankees 4-game split with Astros NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against the Astros in four days, and the...
JUNE 27, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Jose Altuve - Homers, steals two bases Sunday Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two stolen bases, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Altuve showcased plenty of power during the Astros' four-game series against the Yankees, and he recorded his first steals since June 4 during Sunday's 10-inning loss. The 32-year-old went 5-for-14 with two homers, two doubles, four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases over the four matchups against the Yankees.
JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bronx jeers fuel Altuve in intense series NEW YORK -- The fans at Yankee Stadium let Astros second baseman Jose Altuve have it during this weekend's four-game series in the Bronx....
JUNE 26, 2022 • MLB.COM
José Urquidy - Strong showing in no-decision Urquidy allowed a run on a hit and three walks while striking out three in seven innings during Sunday's loss to the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact Urquidy carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning Sunday but was forced to settle for a no-decision after the Astros' bullpen gave up the team's lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. While the right-hander's strikeout total remained limited, he finished with his fourth quality start over his last five outings. Over those five starts, Urquidy has posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 29.1 innings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Angels on Saturday.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees rally past Astros, but is Houston the AL's team to beat?
The Yankees rallied to beat the Astros on Sunday, but Ben Verlander makes a case for Houston as the AL's team to beat.JUNE 26, 2022
Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days
Aaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against Houston in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after nearly being no-hit for th...JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Brantley - Exits with shoulder discomfort Brantley was removed in the top of the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Yankees with right shoulder discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. He went...
Impact Brantley was serving as the Astros' designated hitter for the series finale in New York, so his shoulder discomfort must have surfaced at some point during one of his plate appearances earlier in the game. J.J. Matijevic entered the game as a replacement for Brantley, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener with the Mets.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stanton HR ends Yanks' 16 1/3-inning hitless slump vs Astros
Giancarlo Stanton homered against Houston’s José Urquidy with one out in the seventh inning, ending the New York Yankees’ hitless drought at 16 1/3 innings and spoiling the Astros’...JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Reinstated INF Jeremy Pena from the 10-day IL.
JUNE 26, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Umpire Muchlinski leaves Astros-Yanks after foul tip to mask
Plate umpire Mike Muchlinski left a game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees two innings after taking a foul ball off his maskJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros activate rookie Peña, option McCormick; Alvarez sits The Houston Astros have activated rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña from the injured list and optioned outfielder Chas McCormick to Triple-A Suga...
JUNE 26, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Astros activate rookie Peña; Brantley injured vs Yanks
The Houston Astros activated rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña from the injured list Sunday, but star outfielder Michael Brantley left their game against the New York Yankees with right...JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aledmys Díaz - Moving back into utility role Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Diaz, who started the last two games after missing four straight contests due to right shoulder soreness, is expected to move back into a utility role on a full-time basis moving forward after the Astros reinstated top shortstop Jeremy Pena (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. While Pena was sidelined for approximately two weeks, Diaz went 4-for-22 with a double, a walk, two runs and zero RBI while serving as Houston's primary shortstop.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros vs. Yankees prediction, betting odds for MLB on Sunday The New York Yankees square off with the Houston Astros in MLB on Sunday. This preview is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.
JUNE 26, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Yordan Alvarez - Resting Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Heading into the week, Alvarez's status was in question after he picked up a hand injury in a July 18 loss to the White Sox, but he returned from a one-game absence to start in each of the Astros' subsequent five contests while going 6-for-19 with four home runs, seven RBI and six runs. The 24-year-old will temporarily put his bid for American League MVP Award on the back burner Sunday while he hits the bench in what looks to be a routine maintenance day.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chas McCormick - Sent to Triple-A The Astros optioned McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact McCormick and Jose Siri had been serving as the Astros' primary center fielders for most of the season, but both players have now been sent back to Triple-A this weekend. After neither McCormick (.685 OPS in 172 plate appearances) nor Siri (.563 OPS in 141 plate appearances) did much to move the needle, the Astros appear prepared to give Jake Meyers a look as their main option in center field following Meyers' recent reinstatement from the 60-day injured list. Mauricio Dubon and J.J. Matijevic remain on hand as backup options behind Meyers.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Peña - Comes off IL, as expected Houston reinstated Pena (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. He'll start at shortstop and bat sixth in the Astros' series fi...
Impact The Astros optioned outfielder Chas McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Pena, who had been sidelined since June 13 with left thumb discomfort. Though the rookie wasn't sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment while he was on the shelf, he proved his health by completing multiple workouts that included a full array of baseball activities. Expect Pena to immediately reclaim duties as the Astros' everyday shortstop after batting .277 with nine home runs, six stolen bases, 27 RBI and 27 runs in 54 games prior to landing on the IL.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York Yankees, Houston Astros announce Sunday afternoon starting lineups Jose Urquidy will start for Houston, while Nestor Cortes will got for New York.
JUNE 26, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Jake Meyers - Getting time in center field Meyers went 2-for-4 with a strikeout Saturday against the Yankees.
Impact Meyers was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday after recovering from shoulder surgery. He has started both of the team's games in center field since, combining to go 2-for-7 with four strikeouts. Houston is likely to give Meyers some time to figure it out at the plate, as the combination of Chas McCormick and Jose Siri had largely been ineffective at the position for the first few months of the season.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Héctor Neris - Tallies 16th hold Neris walked two but turned in a scoreless eighth inning to record a hold Saturday against the Yankees.
Impact Neris immediately followed Cristian Javier into the game and did his part to maintain the team's no-hitter. Neris was a bit wild in the process, walking two of the first three batters he faced. However, he was ultimately able to get out of the jam to record his 16th hold of the season while also maintaining a 3.73 ERA and 33:8 K:BB across 31.1 frames.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
J.J. Matijevic - Pops second homer Matijevic went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday against the Yankees.
Impact Matijevic has two hits across 14 career at-bats, both of which have left the yard. He's received minimal playing time since being recalled June 15, and his time in the majors could be nearing an end due to the impending return of Jeremy Pena (thumb).
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aledmys Díaz - Tallies second double Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout Saturday against the Yankees.
Impact Diaz returned from a shoulder injury Friday and has started each of Houston's games at shortstop since. He recorded a double in the ninth inning Saturday but was later thrown out at home trying to score on a single by Yuli Gurriel. Diaz's time as Houston's primary shortstop is likely to be short-lived, as Jeremy Pena (thumb) is expected to return Sunday.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros meet the Yankees with 2-1 series lead
The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the New York YankeesJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
