LEADING OFF: Padres-Dodgers back at it, Astros struggling
Los Angeles right-hander Walker Buehler starts the opener of a four-game series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on ThursdayAPRIL 22, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros, Maldonado strike deal for 2022 season - The Boston GlobeThe Astros deal with Martin Maldonado includes a $5 million salary for 2022 and a $4 million team option for 2023 with a $500,000 buyout.
APRIL 22, 2021•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Nick Groke: With another off-day Thursday, the Rockies will... - The AthleticWith another off-day Thursday, the Rockies will skip Chi Chi González's start and cycle back to the top of their rotation with Germán Márque...
APRIL 21, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros leave snowy Denver in a deep freezeNot even a visit to Coors Field to play the struggling Rockies was enough for the Astros to turn things around. A two-run home run by Yuli G...
APRIL 21, 2021•MLB.COM
Sent down WednesdaySolomon was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHe gave up zero runs while striking out two and allowing one hit and one walk over two innings (two appearances) while up with the big club. The Astros intend to stretch Solomon out in the minors, so he probably won't be back up with the big club anytime soon.
APRIL 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Knocks in all three runs in lossGurriel went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Wednesdays' 6-3 loss to the Rockies.
ImpactGurriel swatted a game-tying two-run homer off Rockies starter Austin Gomber in the second inning. In the ninth, Gurriel earned another RBI with a groundout to plate Carlos Correa. The 36-year-old Gurriel is slashing .333/.452/.500 with two homers, eight RBI and six runs scored across 73 plate appearances.
APRIL 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Gomber lifts Rockies 6-3, Astros’ 9th loss in 10 gamesAustin Gomber got his first victory for the Colorado Rockies, allowing two hits over six innings to beat the Astros 6-3 on a wintry afternoo...
APRIL 21, 2021•SACBEE.COM
