Valdez expected to start as Astros host the Rockies
The Astros are expected to send Framber Valdez to the mound Wednesday and the Rockies plan to give Antonio Senzatela the startAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros snap Rockies' 4-game win streak with 5-0 victory
Jake Odorizzi and four relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, Taylor Jones had a two-run double and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odorizzi expected to start for the Astros against the Rockies
The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Tuesday and the Astros are expected to counter with Jake OdorizziAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cron homers twice with slam in Rockies' 13-8 win over Miami
CAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jorge Polanco hits homers twice, Twins beat Astros 7-5
Jorge Polanco homered twice and drove in four runs, Miguel Sanó also hit a home run and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on SundayAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lasts three innings Wednesday Odorizzi (4-6) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Dodgers after allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits and two walks while fanning three across three innings.
Impact The main reason why Odorizzi lasted just three innings Wednesday was his issue with the long ball, as he gave up a season-worst four homers before departing the contest. Odorizzi allowed three homers in the season opener and seemed to since have that issue under control, but the problems have resurfaced of late and he has given up eight homers over his last four starts. He owns an 8.82 ERA and 1.84 WHIP across 16.1 innings during that four-game sample size.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer Ks 10 in debut, Dodgers hit 4 HRs to beat Astros
Max Scherzer struck out 10 in his Dodgers debut and got plenty of offensive support as Los Angeles hit four home runs to defeat the Houston Astros 7-5, capping a contentious two-ga...AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Short night for Odorizzi as Astros split in LA LOS ANGELES -- One of the reasons the Astros didn’t make a move to acquire a starting pitcher at the Trade Deadline is that they were conten...
AUGUST 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
McCullers silences LA bats; Dodger Stadium fans jeer Astros
Lance McCullers Jr. threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and the Houston Astros withstood the raucous, heckling fans at Dodger Stadium to blank Los Angeles 3-0AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backed by support, wins Odorizzi (4-5) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings to pick up the win over Seattle on Wednesday.
Impact After a scoreless first inning, the Astros scored in each of the next five frames to give Odorizzi an 8-0 cushion, which turned out to be enough to survive the starter's third trip through the Mariners lineup. Seattle crushed a pair home runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, including a two-run blast from old friend, Abraham Toro, the former Astro who homered against his former club Tuesday, the same day he was traded to Seattle. Batters are now 10-for-22 when facing Odorizzi for a third time in a game, per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Odorizzi's turn in the rotation comes due next Wednesday on the road against the Dodgers.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gurriel, Astros jump to big lead, cruise past Mariners 11-4
Yuli Gurriel singled, doubled and homered to drive in three runs and lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 11-4 on WednesdayJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kikuchi scheduled to start as Seattle hosts Houston
The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Wednesday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Yusei KikuchiJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toro HR hours after trading sides, but Astros beat Mariners
Abraham Toro homered for Seattle against the team that traded him across the diamond during batting practice, but the Houston Astros held off a ninth-inning rally to beat the Marin...JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coughs up three runs Odorizzi allowed three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's win over the Rangers. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Odorizzi rolled through fairly easy innings before the Rangers finally broke through in the fifth. He coughed up three runs, including a two-run triple by Nate Lowe, before he was knocked out of the game. It was his second straight game failing to finish the fifth inning but he avoided taking his third straight loss.The 31-year-old's ERA jumped to 4.23 through 55.1 frames. Odorizzi is lined up to take the mound in Seattle next week.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros hand Rangers 10th straight loss with 7-3 victory
Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer in Houston’s big third inning to help the Astros hand the Texas Rangers their 10th straight loss with a 7-3 victoryJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allard expected to start for the Rangers against Astros
The Rangers will start Kolby Allard on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jake OdorizziJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernandez, Indians top Astros 1st time in 6 tries this year
Rookie Ernie Clement had a season-high three RBIs and Cesar Hernandez hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 win over the Houston A...JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chased early by White Sox Odorizzi (3-5) lasted just 3.1 innings while taking the loss against the White Sox on Saturday. He allowed four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out one.
Impact Odorizzi has pitched well since returning from a forearm injury, posting a 2.29 ERA in 39.1 innings, but he battled command issues Saturday. He walked a season high and allowed as many home runs Saturday than he did over the previous 44 innings. Odorizzi's next start is expected Friday or Saturday at home against the Rangers.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez expected to start for the Astros against White Sox
The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Sunday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Carlos RodonJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giolito tosses 3-hitter as White Sox pound Astros 10-1
Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hitter, José Abreu launched a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 10-1JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Lindor hurt, Red Sox dominating depleted Yanks
The first-place Mets are waiting for news on Francisco Lindor, who left Friday night’s 4-1 loss in Pittsburgh with soreness on his right sideJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giolito expected to start as White Sox host the Astros
The White Sox are expected to send Lucas Giolito to the mound Saturday and the Astros plan to give Jake Odorizzi the startJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers, Brantley help Astros beat White Sox 7-1
Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven sparkling innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1 in the opener of a weekend series between AL division leadersJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: New guy Pederson could lead off for Braves
Joc Pederson’s first start with the Atlanta Braves could come Saturday night, and it likely will be as his new team’s leadoff hitterJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baker settles in with Astros in second season in Houston
Dusty Baker never felt quite right — “like a substitute teacher” — in his first season as Astros managerJULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
