HOUSTON ASTROS NEWS

Ryan Pressly - Narrowly snags save Pressly allowed two runs on two hits in one inning against Atlanta on Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save.

Impact Sunday was the first time Pressly's been scored this month; he coughed up an RBI triple to Travis d'Arnaud and a run-scoring groundout to Vaughn Grissom before escaping with his 25th save. Pressly's ERA climbed to 3.11 with a 46:9 K:BB through 39 appearances. He's converted 25 of 29 saves on the year.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

José Urquidy - Earns 12th win Urquidy (12-4) yielded two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Atlanta.

Impact Urquidy coughed up a two-run shot to Matt Olson in the first inning before firing six scoreless frames. The 27-year-old has allowed fewer than three runs in five of his last six starts, posting a 2.52 ERA during that span. He lowered his season ERA to 3.63 alongside a 104:28 K:BB through 134 frames. Urquidy is projected to at home against the Orioles next weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker - Steals base, collects two hits Tucker went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 win against Atlanta.

Impact Tucker is quickly approaching his first 20-20 performance at the MLB level; he's knocked 22 home runs and swiped his career-high 19th bag during Sunday's win. He's now slashing .260/.339/.475 with 82 RBI and 43 extra-base hits through 113 games. Tucker is now hitting .382 (21-for-55) during his active 13-game hitting streak.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy Yordan, red-hot Tucker lift Astros in finale ATLANTA -- The anticipation was high to see how Yordan Alvarez would play after he exited Friday's game and was transported to the hospital...

AUGUST 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Blake Taylor - Pulled from rehab assignment Astros general manager James Click said Sunday that Taylor has been removed from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land due to posterior elbow discomfort, Chandler Rome of the...

Impact Taylor was placed on the injured list in early June with left elbow inflammation, but he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment Aug. 11. After his second appearance Tuesday for Sugar Land, Taylor's elbow was bothering him again, but Click suggested that the southpaw isn't dealing with a major setback. All tests on Taylor's elbow revealed nothing concerning, so the 27-year-old could be cleared to restart his rehab assignment after a few days of rest.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos

Atlanta outfielder Marcell Ozuna was booed by his home fans in his return, Kyle Tucker singled to drive in Yordan Alvarez for the go-ahead run in the eighth, José Urquidy won his 1...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers News: Longtime LA Reliever Released from OKC; Future Still Unknown After a good yet short few years the Dodgers and the Astros then back to LA, the Dodgers decided to let go of Baez after struggling in Oklah...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Longtime LA Reliever Released from OKC; Future Still Unknown After a good yet short few years the Dodgers and the Astros then back to LA, the Dodgers decided to let go of Baez after struggling in Oklah...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AUGUST 21, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Trey Mancini - Retreats to bench Mancini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact With Yordan Alvarez being eased back into the lineup as the Astros' designated hitter following a one-game absence after experiencing shortness of breath Friday, Mancini will see his streak of four consecutive starts come to an end. Assuming Alvarez comes out of Sunday's contest feeling fine, he should see more work in left field in the wake of Aledmys Diaz's (groin) move to the injured list, which should pave the way for Mancini to pick up regular starts at DH.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chas McCormick - Playing time increasing McCormick will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact He'll be making his fifth consecutive start after going 6-for-17 with a home run, a double, a walk and six RBI over the previous four contests. With Jake Meyers having lost hold of the everyday role and with Aledmys Diaz (groin) on the injured list, McCormick looks like he'll have a clear path to steady playing time in either left or center field while he's wielding a hot bat.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Back in action Sunday Alvarez (illness) will serve as Houston's designated hitter and No. 3 batter Sunday in Atlanta.

Impact Alvarez suffered a medical scare Friday, when he abruptly experienced shortness of breath and described his condition as being worsened by the smoke from the fireworks at Truist Park that went off earlier in the game. After he was briefly hospitalized as a precaution, Alvarez was discharged when his tests returned normal. The Astros still opted to give Alvarez the day off in Saturday's 5-4 loss, but he feels well enough to step back into the lineup for the series finale.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Dubón - Starting, leading off Sunday Dubon (elbow) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Dubon was experiencing left elbow discomfort coming out of Friday's 6-2 loss after colliding with a chain-link fence, but a day out of the lineup Saturday was apparently all he needed to move past the issue. The Astros envision Dubon filling a utility role moving forward, but he'll get a turn at the keystone and in the leadoff spot Sunday while Jose Altuve (shoulder) is day-to-day.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve - Out Sunday with sore shoulder Astros manager Dusty Baker said Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta due to a sore shoulder, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Altuve is day-to-day and Aledmys Diaz (groin) was placed on the injured list a few days ago, which likely explains why Houston chose to call up utility man David Hensley from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of Sunday's series finale. At this stage, Altuve is viewed as day-to-day, but it's unclear if he'll be available for the Astros' upcoming three-game series against the Twins following Monday's team off day. Mauricio Dubon will fill in at the keystone for Altuve for at least Sunday's contest.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves host the Astros on home winning streak

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeremy Peña - Swats homer in extra-innings loss Pena went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to Atlanta.

Impact Pena opened the scoring with a solo shot in the fifth inning. He scored as the initial runner in the 10th and added his second RBI of the game on a groundout in the 11th, but Atlanta proved resilient in ultimately picking up the win. The rookie shortstop has gone 10-for-37 (.270) with a homer, four RBI and eight runs scored in his last nine games. For the season, he's slashing .248/.290/.421 with 16 homers, 43 RBI, 52 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 403 plate appearances.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Javier - Strong in no-decision Javier allowed a run on two hits and a walk with eight strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Javier's lone mistake was a solo home run to Vaughn Grissom in the fifth inning, which tied the game at 1-1. This was Javier's fourth straight quality start, but he's picked up just one win to go with two losses in that span despite allowing only four runs across 24 innings. The right-hander continues to pitch well with a 2.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 146:40 K:BB through 112.1 innings across 23 outings (19 starts) this year. He's projected for a home start versus the Orioles next weekend. Considering Javier's strong pitching of late, he appears to be safe as a starter even if the Astros opt to go down to a five-man rotation later in the year.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olson's check-swing double in 11th helps Braves top Astros Travis d’Arnaud run-scoring single in the 11th capped Atlanta’s second comeback in extra innings, and the Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Olson's check-swing double in 11th helps Braves top Astros

Travis d'Arnaud run-scoring single in the 11th capped Atlanta's second comeback in extra innings, and the Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saturday's Transactions, Writhethru BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Selected the contract of SS David Hensley from Sugar Land (PCL).

AUGUST 21, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Box Score - August 20, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros at 11:15pm UTC on August 20, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and anal...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jonathan Bermudez - Off 40-man roster Bermudez was designated for assignment Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros made room for utility man David Hensley, whose contract was selected from Triple-A. Bermudez was not in the majors and had an 8.55 ERA through 67.1 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. Matijevic - Sent back to Triple-A Matijevic was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros are bringing up David Hensley, who offers a bit more defensive utility than Matijevic. He only made it into one game during this latest four-day stint with the big club, going 1-for-2 with a run.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves vs. Astros MLB 2022 live stream (8/20) MLB pennant races heating up

AUGUST 20, 2022 • AL.COM