Vilified in sports world, Astros begin another World Series
The Houston Astros are in the World Series for the third time in five yearsOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Astros, Braves start final World Series prep
The Astros and Braves are making final preparations in Houston before opening the World Series on Tuesday nightOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' Valdez to start Game 1 of World Series vs Braves
Framber Valdez will start for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series against the Atlanta BravesOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB playoffs top plays: Astros, Braves both move one win away from World Series
The Astros and Braves both moved within one win of the World Series with dominant performances. Here are the highlights!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
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
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
MLB playoffs top plays: Houston Astros defeat Boston Red Sox in ALCS Game 1
The Houston Astros emerged victorious against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS. Check out the highlights!OCTOBER 16, 2021
Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener
Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the AL Championship SeriesOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
By The Numbers: Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros in ALCS
The ALCS is fit to be a star-studded matchup on FOX! Here are the numbers you need to know ahead of Red Sox vs. Astros.OCTOBER 15, 2021
Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after routing White Sox
Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer and scored four times, and the Houston Astros eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 10-1 victory in Game 4 of their AL Division SeriesOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros CF Meyers leaves ALDS Game 4 after crashing into wall
Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Game 4 of the AL Division Series against the Chicago White Sox after he crashed into the wall chasing a home runOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB playoffs top plays: Rays blank Red Sox, Astros rout White Sox
Randy Arozarena homered and stole home as the Rays beat the Red Sox. Check out the top plays from Thursday's playoff action!OCTOBER 8, 2021
Drives in two Brantley went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday against the White Sox.
Impact Brantley delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning with two outs. His knock opened up the game, as it extended Houston's lead from three to five runs. Brantley returned from an 18-day stint on the injured list late in the season, and he collected only three hits across 15 at-bats to close the campaign. However, he managed to record his 13th multi-hit game across 39 career postseason contests.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McCullers shines as Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in Game 1
Lance McCullers Jr. pitched scoreless ball into the seventh inning and Yordan Alvarez homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of th...OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A capsule look at the White Sox-Astros playoff series
A capsule look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and Houston AstrosOCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL batting champion Gurriel lifts Astros over A's 7-6
AL batting champion Yuli Gurriel hit a winning RBI single in the ninth inning, and the AL West champion Houston Astros headed to the postseason with a 7-6 win over the Oakland Athl...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros rout A's 10-4, secure ALDS home-field advantage
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker hit two of the Astros’ four homers as Houston locked up home-field advantage in the AL Division Series with a 10-4 win over the Oakland AthleticsOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Friday Brantley will sit Friday against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brantley hasn't taken the field since Sept. 11 after injuring his knee, but he's played the last two games as a designated hitter. He'll get a full day off Friday, with Chas McCormick starting in that spot. Per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Brantley will test his knee Friday and could play in the outfielder over the weekend.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Serves as DH again Brantley started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rays.
Impact Brantley made his second consecutive start at DH after being reinstated from the injury list. The outfielder is dealing with a sore knee and is limited to DH duties for now. Thursday's win clinched the division for the Astros, so regulars may be given rest over the final three-game series against Oakland, but that may not be the case for Brantley. He missed more than two weeks while on the IL and could use the at-bats to get his timing down ahead of the postseason.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hitless in return Brantley served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Rays.
Impact Brantley was reinstated off the injured list, where he's been since Sept. 12 nursing a knee injury. The progress he made while rehabbing slowed, but Brantley is available to DH for now. His return should give a boost to Houston, which has lost five of its last six while scoring just 12 runs in the process.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
