Astros' big bats go silent in ALCS opener loss to Tampa Bay
The Houston Astros' powerhouse offense found it hard to produce in the AL Championship Series openerOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good guy Dusty Baker guides reviled Houston Astros into ALCS
If there’s a universally recognized good guy among the generally reviled Houston Astros, it’s Dusty BakerOCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads Astros with two homers Brantley went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in a win over the A's on Thursday in Game 4 of the ALDS.
Impact Brantley got the Astros on the board with his two-run home run in the fourth inning and added a solo shot in the fifth. He had just five long balls during the regular season. At 33 years old, Brantley can still hit for average with the best of them in Major League Baseball. He's hit .300-plus in three straight regular seasons and is now batting .346 during these playoffs.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to win ALDS
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bang! Bang! Astros thump away vs Oakland, return to ALCS
Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Michael Brantley’s two-run shot in the fourth inning, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 11-6 to end their ho...OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead
George Springer hit two homers and the Houston Astros kept making more noise in the playoffs, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division SeriesOCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Correa, Springer rally Astros past A's 10-5 in ALDS opener
Carlos Correa homered twice and drove in four, Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Houston’s four-run sixth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the Oakland Athletic...OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Curses! Postseason losses continue for long-suffering teams
It was not a good start to the Major League Baseball postseason for those who don’t believe in cursesSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giolito, White Sox beat A's 4-1 in wild-card round opener
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17
Jose Altuve drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for Houston after a two-out error by Minnesota shortstop Jorge Polanco, and the Astros took Ga...SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke, Astros to face Maeda, Twins
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta MaedaSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins tout home-field edge against Astros, even without fans
The Minnesota Twins were determined to defend their division title and start this unusual postseason at home, even if the audience at Target Field this week will be confined to fam...SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five-run 7th inning powers Rangers past Astros 6-1
Jeff Mathis hit a three-run home run and Leody Taveras followed with a solo blast in a five-run seventh inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-1SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting out Saturday Brantley isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.
Impact After starting every game for the past month, Brantley will get a breather ahead of the playoffs. Yuli Gurriel will rest his legs Saturday with Aledmys Diaz starting at first base.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked in
Eight teams in the National League are vying for four available postseason spots heading into the regular season’s final weekend, and Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty can get St. Louis...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked in
Eight teams in the National League are vying for four available postseason spots heading into the regular season’s final weekend, and Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty can get St. Louis...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fills box score Brantley 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored, a stolen base and a walk in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Mariners.
Impact Brantley got aboard with a fielder's choice in the first inning before scoring on a Kyle Tucker single. In the sixth, Brantley's go-ahead solo shot sparked a five-run rally for the Astros. He also walked in the seventh before stealing third after Alex Bregman's single. The big performance gave Brantley five homers, two steals, 22 RBI and 23 runs scored in 42 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Maldonado, Valdez push Astros past Mariners 6-1
Martin Maldonado hit a three-run home run, Framber Valdez struck out eight to set career highs for wins and strikeouts, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1to close...SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three hits in loss Brantley went 3-for-4 in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.
Impact All three of Brantley's hits were singles, and Mariners starter Marco Gonzales did well to prevent the outfielder from getting home each time. In 41 games, Brantley is slashing .311/.373/.490 with four homers, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored and a stolen base.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzales shuts down Astros as Mariners roll to 6-1 victory
Marco Gonzales threw eight shutout innings, Evan White broke open a tight game with a three-run homer in the seventh and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Monday...SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonzales scheduled to start as Seattle hosts Houston
The Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr. on Monday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Marco GonzalesSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve, Tucker lead Astros past D'backs to get back to .500
Jose Altuve drove in two, Kyle Tucker had a tiebreaking single and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Saturday night to get back toSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
