SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
HOUSTON ASTROS 88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
Verlander shines in potential final start with Astros CLEVELAND -- In his final regular-season start of the year -- and perhaps final start as a member of the Astros -- Justin Verlander finished...
Justin Verlander helps Astros edge Guardians Justin Verlander allowed three early runs but grinded out six innings, and the Houston Astros used a three-run second to beat the host Cleve...
SEPTEMBER 29 • SACBEE.COM
Justin Verlander earns his 262nd win as AL West champion Astros beat Guardians 4-3
Justin Verlander gave up three runs in six innings for his 262nd victory and the AL West champion Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Verlander - Grabs win in final start Verlander (5-6) picked up the win Saturday against the Guardians, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out five over six innings.
Impact Verlander completed six innings for the first time since May, as he tossed just his sixth quality start of the season. Verlander will have to wait and see if he did enough against the Guardians to make the Astros postseason roster. The 41-year-old has been a shell of his former self as of late, as he entered Saturday's start with a 10.90 ERA in 17.1 innings in September.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Verlander - Grabs win in Cleveland Verlander (5-6) picked up the win Saturday against the Guardians, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out five over six innings. He did not issue a walk.
Impact Verlander completed six innings for the first time since May, as he tossed just his sixth quality start of the season. Verlander will have to wait and see if he did enough against the Guardians to make the postseason roster. The 41-year-old has been a shell of his former self as of late, as he entered Saturday's start with a 10.90 ERA in 17.1 innings in September.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Houston Astros Ace Had One of MLB's Most Surprising Seasons A Houston Astros player took the world by storm at the start of the year, then has quietly maintained his stellar pace throughout the season...
SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM
Yordan Alvarez - May begin activity Sunday Manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Alvarez (knee) could resume baseball activities Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Astros skipper didn't specify what exactly Alvarez will be doing or what the planned intensity of his drills will be, but the fact he's nearing a return to activity is a good sign that his sprained knee is trending in the right direction. Once the 27-year-old slugger is able to test out his knee, the team may have a better idea of whether he'll be ready for the start of the AL Wild Card Series.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - May begin activity Sunday Manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Alvarez (knee) could resume baseball activities Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The skipper didn't specify what exactly Alvarez will be doing, but the fact Alvarez is nearing a return to activity is a good sign that his sprained knee is trending in the right direction. Once the 27-year-old slugger is able to test out his knee, the team may have a better idea of whether he'll be ready for the start of the AL Wild Card Series.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 09/28/2024 This browser does not support the video element.
SEPTEMBER 28 • MLB.COM
Guardians, Houston Astros starting lineups for Sept. 28, 2024: Game 161 Ben Lively will make his 29th start of the season when he races the Astros on Saturday night.
SEPTEMBER 28 • CLEVELAND.COM
Alex Bregman - Idle Saturday Bregman isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Bregman will get a day off Saturday following his three-hit performance during Friday's win. Grae Kessinger will get the nod to start at the hot corner in Bregman's stead and bat ninth.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bregman - Idle Saturday Bregman isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Bregman will get a day off Saturday following his three-hit performance during Friday's win. Grae Kessinger will get the nod at the hot corner in Bregman's stead.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Altuve - Getting breather Saturday Altuve isn't in Houston's lineup Saturday versus Cleveland.
Impact After tallying a base hit in four of his last five games, Altuve will get a day to rest Saturday while Mauricio Dubon starts at second base and bats seventh.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Yainer Diaz - Taking seat Saturday Diaz isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Diaz will get a rare off day Saturday as the Astros elect to rest many of their regular starters with the postseason just around the corner. In his place, Victor Caratini will pick up a start behind the dish and bat third.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Houston Astros Rookie Surprisingly Named Player Who 'Shouldn't Make' Playoff Roster Justin Verlander's future on the postseason roster isn't the only tough decision the Houston Astros will have to make over the next few days...
SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM
Astros' Justin Verlander aims to end struggles in clash with Guardians With the Guardians and Houston Astros currently holding the second and third seeds in the American League playoffs, respectively, their thre...
SEPTEMBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jose Altuve - Cracks pair of doubles in win Altuve went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Guardians.
Impact The Houston second baseman knocked two doubles of starter Joey Cantillo for his 30th and 31st two-baggers of the season. This performance hopefully snaps Altuve out of a cold spell, as he entered the contest hitting just .154 (6-for-39) over his last nine games. Overall, the nine-time All-Star is slashing .295/.350/.439 with 20 homers, 94 runs scored, 65 runs scored and 22 steals in 682 plate appearances across 153 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Ronel Blanco - Rolls to 13th win Blanco (13-6) picked up the win Friday at Cleveland, pitching five scoreless innings while allowing one hit and two walks. He struck out three.
Impact The Houston right-hander had pitched to a 0.95 ERA over 19 September frames entering this this game and wrapped with his third scoreless start of the month. Blanco yielded just a single hit -- a Will Brennan single in the fifth inning -- as he stymied the Guardians over his 86 total pitches. The 31-year-old caps a brilliant breakout season in which he was a fantasy star, producing a 2.80 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 166:68 K:BB across 167.1 innings, including a no-hitter April 1.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Dezenzo makes bid for Astros' playoff roster with 446-foot HR CLEVELAND -- Just two days after he had a pair of base hits to help Triple-A Sugar Land clinch the Pacific Coast League championship \-\- an...
SEPTEMBER 28 • MLB.COM
Back-to-back homers propel Astros over Guardians Victor Caratini and Zach Dezenzo clubbed back-to-back home runs in support of Ronel Blanco, who capped a breakout season with five scoreless...
SEPTEMBER 28 • SACBEE.COM
Back-to-back homers propel Astros over Guardians Victor Caratini and Zach Dezenzo clubbed back-to-back home runs in support of Ronel Blanco, who capped a breakout season with five scoreless...
SEPTEMBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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SEPTEMBER 28 • MLB.COM
Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs
Ronel Blanco pitched five scoreless innings and combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians in a matchup o...SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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