World Series 2021: It's hard to root against Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker
The World Series features a team that is hard to root for managed by a guy impossible to root against, Martin Rogers writes.OCTOBER 25, 2021
JOSE ALTUVE #27 - SECOND BASEMAN - HOUSTON ASTROS
20 HR •
65 RBI •
.295 AVG
20 HR
65 RBI
.295 AVG
World Series 2021: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros by the numbers
The Astros host the Braves in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday. Here are the numbers to know about the Fall Classic.OCTOBER 25, 2021
Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making
When Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves meet Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, it will be a World Series that's been six decades in the makingOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Astros defeat Red Sox, advance to the World Series
The Astros advanced to their third World Series in five years by defeating the Red Sox in Game 6. Here are the highlights!OCTOBER 23, 2021
Alvarez returns from double knee surgery to win ALCS MVP
Two years after winning an AL Rookie of the Year Award, Yordan Alvarez has an AL Championship Series MVP to add to his trophy caseOCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
Rookie Luis García showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Bo...OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros find a hero in Framber Valdez as Red Sox lose control of unpredictable ALCS
Framber Valdez's brilliant Game 5 outing has turned a wildly unpredictable ALCS in Houston's favor, Jordan Shusterman writes.OCTOBER 21, 2021
Astros' Valdez goes 8, beats Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead
Framber Valdez gave the Houston Astros the start they were looking forOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ties Game 4 with late home run Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Impact Altuve had gone 0-for-9 across the last two games, but he blasted his second game-tying home run of the ALCS in the eighth inning of Tuesday's contest before the Astros plated seven runs in the top of the ninth. Since the start of the postseason, he's hit .219/.350/.563 with two doubles, three home runs, seven runs, seven RBI and a stolen base.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox will face Astros in Game 5 of ALCS
The Red Sox and Astros are tied 2-2 in the ALCS with Game 5 scheduled for WednesdayOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eovaldi just misses, Red Sox fall, Astros tie ALCS 2-all
Once again, in a key spot in October, the Boston Red Sox summoned Nathan Eovaldi from the bullpen in a tight gameOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB playoffs top plays: Dodgers rally against Braves, Astros even series vs. Red Sox
The Dodgers rallied late to top the Braves, and the Astros tied the ALCS with a big win over Boston. Here are the top plays!OCTOBER 20, 2021
Astros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2
Jose Altuve hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and the Houston offense awakened with seven runs in the ninth on Tuesday night as the Astros came back to beat the Boston Red...OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Boston Red Sox dominate Houston Astros in ALCS Game 3
Boston's offensive onslaught continued with a 12-3 win over the Astros in Game 3 of the ALCS. Check out the highlights!OCTOBER 19, 2021
Schwarber, Red Sox slam Astros 12-3, lead ALCS 2-1
Kyle Schwarber's grand slam helped the Red Sox rout the Houston Astros 12-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven AL Championship SeriesOCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwarber slam gives Red Sox big lead in Game 3 of ALCS
Kyle Schwarber hit Boston’s third grand slam in two games, a drive off José Urquidy in a six-run second, and the Red Sox took a 9-0 lead after three innings against the Houston Ast...OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dynamic duo: Altuve, Correa both get top billing for Astros
Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa are the dynamic duo leading the Houston Astros in another long playoff runOCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB playoffs 2021: What the 2018 Astros-Red Sox series tells us about this year's ALCS
To predict the finish of the ALCS, Jordan Shusterman looks back at the 2018 series between the Astros and Red Sox.OCTOBER 17, 2021
Grand game: Boston's 2 slams lead 9-5 ALCS win over Astros
The Boston Red Sox became the first team to slug two grand slams in a postseason game, with JOCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston's McCullers looking for ways to help despite injury
Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers is looking for ways to help the team off the field while sidelined with an arm injury during the AL Championship Series against the Boston Red So...OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats game-tying homer Altuve went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two runs, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Impact Altuve crossed the plate on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first inning Friday, and he tied the game with his two-run blast in the bottom of the sixth. The 31-year-old has gone 6-for-19 with two home runs, two doubles, 11 runs, six RBI and a stolen base across five postseason appearances this year.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston will look to extend series lead over Boston in Game 2
The Astros will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the ALCSOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1
Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championshi...OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
