HOUSTON ASTROS NEWS

Jeremy Peña - Goes deep again Wednesday Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Rays.

Impact Pena has found his power with three homers over the last four games, and this was the first time in that span he's failed to record multiple hits. The shortstop is up to 12 homers on the year, including five since the All-Star break. He's added a .278/.322/.405 slash line with 56 RBI, 61 runs scored, 13 stolen bases, 20 doubles and one triple over 118 contests.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hader - Grabs extra-inning win Hader (5-6) struck out three over two scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-inning win over the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Bryan Abreu gave up the tying run in the eighth inning, but Hader was sterling in the ninth and 10th frames to extend his scoreless streak to 8.1 innings. He's allowed just three runs over his last 15.1 innings, all of which came in a single appearance July 29 versus the Pirates. Hader is at a 3.48 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 82:18 K:BB while converting 26 of 27 save chances through 54.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Astros need 10 innings but complete sweep of Rays Mauricio Dubon lined a go-ahead, two-out single in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros won their eighth straight game Wednesday night, bea...

AUGUST 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dubón comes through in extras to lead Astros to 8th straight W ST. PETERSBURG -- Mauricio Dubón snapped an 0-for-14 drought with an RBI single in the 10th inning to score Pedro León with the go-ahead run...

AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

Astros need 10 innings but complete sweep of Rays Mauricio Dubon lined a go-ahead, two-out single in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros won their eighth straight game Wednesday night, bea...

AUGUST 15 • THESTATE.COM

Ronel Blanco - Hit by comebacker Blanco was removed from his start Wednesday against the Rays after getting hit in the left index finger by a comebacker, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Blanco reported soreness in his finger after getting hit in his left (non-throwing) hand by a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Brandon Lowe, prompting his removal after six shutout innings. Initial X-rays came back negative after the game, however, so it appears the 30-year-old righty managed to escape without suffering a significant injury. He's lined up to start against Boston on Tuesday, though the Astros will likely keep an eye on his finger up until then.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dubón has RBI single in 10th and Astros beat Rays 2-1 for season-best 8th straight win

two scoreless innings and the AL West-leading Houston Astros won their season-high eighth straight game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

The Mookie Betts deal and the 15 worst MLB trades of the past decade

Colin Cowherd believes the Mookie Betts trade is one of the two worst in MLB history. Here's a look at the 15 worst trades over the past dec...

AUGUST 14

Jeremy Peña - Homers in win Pena went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Pena's sixth-inning solo shot off Shane Baz proved to be the difference in Houston's eventual one-run victory. The 26-year-old shortstop has four multi-hit performances in his last five games -- he's gone 10-for-21 (.476) with a pair of homers and a 1.310 OPS in that span. Overall, Pena's slash line is up to .278/.323/.400 with 11 homers, 55 RBI, 60 runs scored and 13 steals across 488 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez Had Perfect Joke After Breaking Rays' Scoreboard During BP Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez cracked the perfect joke after he broke the Tampa Bay Rays’ scoreboard at Tropicana Field.

AUGUST 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yordan Alvarez Had Perfect Joke After Breaking Rays' Scoreboard During Batting Practice Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez broke the scoreboard at Tropicana Field with a batting practice home run before the club's 3...

AUGUST 14 • SI.COM

Astros seek to extend win streak, take on the Rays

The Houston Astros will try to continue a seven-game win streak with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM

Alex Bregman - Homers in fourth straight Bregman went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, a double and a second run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Bregman put the Astros ahead 2-1 in the fifth inning with a two-out blast off Shane Baz, his fourth long ball in as many games. The 30-year-old third baseman has been red hot at the dish -- he's hit safely in eight straight games, going 16-for-37 (.432) with four homers and nine extra-base hits in that span. Bregman's now slashing .263/.321/.449 through 505 plate appearances this year with 19 homers, 59 RBI, 65 runs scored and three stolen bases.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hader - Grabs 26th save Hader earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rays, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Hader's now delivered seven straight scoreless appearances (6.1 innings) while improving to 26 of 27 in save chances this year. The left-hander's lowered his ERA to 3.61 with a 0.97 WHIP and 79:18 K:BB across 52.1 innings on the campaign.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Yusei Kikuchi - Another strong outing Kikuchi (6-9) earned the win Tuesday over the Rays, allowing one run on three hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Kikuchi allowed a lone run in the second inning before rebounding to retire 12 of the final 14 batters he faced en route to a 3-2 Astros win. The 33-year-old Kikuchi has allowed just five runs in three starts (16.2 innings) since joining Houston after struggling to a 7.75 ERA in his final eight outings with the Blue Jays. Overall, the left-hander sports a 4.49 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 154:36 K:BB through 132.1 innings this year. Kikuchi is currently lined up to face the Red Sox at home early next week in his next start.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman homers again as Astros edge Rays Sizzling Houston hitter Alex Bregman drilled a go-ahead homer, Yusei Kikuchi stifled Tampa Bay for the second time in two weeks and the Astr...

AUGUST 14 • KANSASCITY.COM

Technical difficulties? Yordan smashes Trop scoreboard with BP blast ST. PETERSBURG -- It’s not unusual for Yordan Alvarez to knock out opposing pitchers with one swing. But opposing scoreboards? Yep, the Astr...

AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM

Bregman and Peña homer as the AL West-leading Astros beat the Rays 3-2

Alex Bregman and Jeremy Peña homered, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros won their seventh consecutive game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Astros vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 14

Preview the August 14 matchup between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

AUGUST 14 • DATA SKRIVE

Here's how Astros' prospect rankings look after a busy Deadline HOUSTON -- Trading pitcher Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido and infielder Will Wagner to the Blue Jays for veteran left-hander Yusei Ki...

AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM

Astros vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 14

Preview the August 14 matchup between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 14 • DATA SKRIVE

Houston Astros Star Receives Legendary MLB Comparison At 27 years old, Houston Astros star outfielder Yordan Alvarez has become one of the brightest young stars in baseball. He has entered his p...

AUGUST 14 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM