MICHAEL BRANTLEY NEWS

Dealing with leg soreness Brantley will sit Tuesday against the Dodgers due to general leg soreness, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley's 34-year-old legs are banged up following the Astros' weekend series on the turf at Globe Life Field. He'll get to avoid a tough lefty in Clayton Kershaw but should return to the lineup Wednesday. Chas McCormick starts in left field in his absence.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 win

Adolis García’s infield single scored automatic runner Nick Solak in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a sweep of their Texas riva...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maldonado's 3 RBIs lead Astros over A's 8-4 and into 1st

Martín Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland 8-4  to move ahead of the Athletics for the AL West lead

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A's beat Astros

Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics over Houston 6-5, ending the Astros’ six-game winning st...

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCormick keys 4-run 8th, Astros beat Rangers 6-2

Chas McCormick had a two-run single as part of a four-run eighth, Lance McCullers Jr. threw six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros won their sixth straight, 6-2 over the Texa...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Brantley is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley will get a day to rest after being in the lineup for six consecutive days. Aledmys Diaz will bat second and take over in left field as the Astros take on Dane Dunning.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maldonado homers, Greinke goes 7 as Astros rout Rangers 10-4

Martín Maldonado homered and drove in three runs to back seven solid innings from Zack Greinke, and the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 10-4 for their fourth straight vic...

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for Saturday, May 15

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball in advance for May 14-20

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros slug season-high 5 homers to rout Angels 9-1

José Altuve and Yuli Gurriel homered early as the Houston Astros hit a season-high five long balls in a 9-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tucker has 4 RBIs to lead Astros over Blue Jays 7-4

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Saturday Brantley isn't starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley went 2-for-12 with two runs and a walk in the last three games. Aledmys Diaz will take over in left field and bat second.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats third homer Brantley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Yankees.

Impact His shot off Domingo German helped the Astros tie the game at 3-3 in the fourth inning, but the team's offense went cold the rest of the way. Brantley hadn't gone yard since April 12, but he was hardly unproductive during his 17-game homerless drought. On the season, he's hitting .327 with three home runs, seven RBI and 18 runs in 25 contests.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salty fans, hot Yankees greet Astros in return to Bronx

Boos and bad words streamed loudly from the seats in the Houston Astros’ return to Yankee Stadium, and New York got a homer and four hits from Giancarlo Stanton to sate those spite...

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York plays Houston, aims to build on Kluber's solid showing

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Corey Kluber

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four hits in Friday's win Brantley went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rays.

Impact All four hits were singles, as Brantley paced a 15-hit attack by the Astros. The veteran outfielder wraps up a strong April hitting .345 with two homers, five RBI and 17 runs through 22 games.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Brantley isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brantley's six-game hitting streak came to an end Wednesday when he went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in a win over Seattle. Aledmys Diaz will take over in left field and bat fifth.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castro's walk helps Astros rally in 8th to beat M's 7-5

Pinch-hitter Jason Castro drew a bases-loaded walk to put Houston in front during a four-run eighth inning, and the Astros rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Urquidy scheduled to start for Houston against Seattle

The Mariners will start Justus Sheffield on Monday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose Urquidy

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani's HR helps Angels end skid with 4-2 win over Astros

Shohei Ohtani’s tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros to snap a four-game skid

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laces three doubles Saturday Brantley went 3-for-3 with a walk, three doubles and four runs scored in Saturday's 16-2 rout of the Angels.

Impact The two-baggers came off three different pitchers, as Brantley and the Astros offense made quick work of whoever was on the mound for the Angels. Remarkably, it's already the second time this season the veteran outfielder has rapped out three doubles in a game. Brantley has five multi-hit performances in the last nine games, boosting his slash line on the season to .338/.377/.600 with 12 of his 22 hits going for extra bases (nine doubles, a triple and two homers).

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel goes 8 2/3 in relief in MLB debut, Astros bop Angels

Kent Emanuel worked 8 2/3 innings in relief in his major league debut, saving Houston’s bullpen after Jake Odorizzi left early with an injury, and the Astros routed the Los Angeles...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits Brantley went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to Colorado.

Impact Houston managed only five hits in the contest, and Brantley was responsible for three of them. He picked up his third three-hit game of the campaign while taking his first walk since Opening Day. Brantley has been solid contributor near the top of the lineup this season, slashing .327/.365/.592 across 52 plate appearances.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia scheduled to start for Astros at Rockies

The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garcia scheduled to start for Astros at Rockies

The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS