Javier scheduled to start as Houston hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Luke Weaver on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Cristian JavierSEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibson throws 4-hitter as Rangers edge Astros 1-0
Kyle Gibson threw a four-hitter and Joey Gallo hit a ground-rule RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Texas Rangers over the Houston Astros 1-0 on Wednesday nig...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1
George Springer and Martín Maldonado homered, Alex Bregman hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros got a needed 4-1 win over the Texas RangersSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers visit Houston, look to build on Lynn's strong performance
Texas looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Lance LynnSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros to face Dodgers on the road
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luzardo expected to start for Oakland against Houston
The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Wednesday and the Athletics are expected to counter with Jesus LuzardoSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects five hits in doubleheader Brantley went 5-for-6 with a home run, three doubles, two runs, two RBI and a walk during Tuesday's doubleheader against Oakland.
Impact Houston combined for only 13 hits between the two games, with Brantley powering the offense with four extra-base knocks. The veteran slugger is 18-for-42 with three homers, six doubles, nine runs and 12 RBI across his past 12 contests.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gurriel hits go-ahead sacrifice fly, Astros end 6-game skid
Yuli Gurriel hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 to split a doubleheader and end a six-game losing streakSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Astros look to stop 3-game losing streak against Angels
Houston will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Astros take on Los AngelesSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout's 300th sets club HR mark, Angels take 2 from Astros
Anthony Rendon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros to sweep...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout ties Angels' HR record, then scores winning run
Mike Trout tied the Angels’ record for career home runs in the first inning and scored the winning run in the 11th as Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-5SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stays hot at plate Brantley went 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Rangers.
Impact Brantley gave Houston a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the first and later provided a pair of insurance runs with a two-run double in the eighth. The outfielder is enjoying a fantastic stretch at the dish in which he's slugged two homers and three doubles while going 9-for-18 during a five-game hit streak.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pete Alonso hits 2-run shot in 10th, Mets beat Yankees 9-7
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Díaz, Brantley 3 RBIs each, Astros beat Lynn, Rangers 8-4
Aledmys Díaz hit a three-run homer and Michael Brantley added three RBIs, leading Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros to an 8-4 win over the Texas RangersSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches third homer Brantley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's win over the Rangers.
Impact Brantley got the scoring started with an early two-run homer off Kolby Allard in the first inning. It was his second long ball in as many nights and his third of the season. Through 22 games, the 33-year-old leads the Astros with a .300 batting average.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Homers, drives in four Brantley went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and four RBI in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.
Impact Brantley put Houston temporarily ahead with a three-run blast in the seventh inning and brought the team to within a run with a run-scoring single in the 10th. The four RBI were a season high for Brantley, with the long ball marking his first since Opening Day. Still, the veteran has been one of Houston's most effective hitters this season, slashing .299/.379/.494 through 87 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's, Astros walk off field in protest, game postponed
The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics jointly walked off the field following a moment of silence, draping a Black Lives Matter T-shirt across home plate as they chose not to pla...AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for Game 1 Brantley is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.
Impact Considering he just got back from a quadriceps injury, it was expected that he would sit for at least one of the two games Tuesday. He will be the DH for Game 2 and could return to the field this weekend against the A's, according to Jake Kaplan of The Athletic. Taylor Jones will start at designated hitter and bat sixth.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez fans career-high 11 as Astros beat Angels 11-4
Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 11 in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa drove in three runs as the Houston Astros snapped a three-game skid with an 11-4 win over the L...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitless in return Brantley went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.
Impact Brantley started at designated hitter, his first game action since missing time on the injured list due to a quadriceps injury. His return brings stability to the DH spot, which was filled by four different Astro hitters over the last five games. Kyle Tucker has been playing left field regularly in place of Brantley, and the two are expected to share left field and DH going forward.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Sunday Brantley (quadriceps) will bat sixth and serve as the Astros' designated hitter Sunday against the Padres, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Though Brantley was activated from the injured list Saturday, he ultimately went unused in the Astros' 13-2 loss. While Brantley eases back in from the quad issue, Houston may be reluctant to use him in the outfield, but he should still have an everyday role waiting for him at DH, especially with Yordan Alvarez (knee) set to undergo season-ending surgery. Prior to going on the shelf earlier this month, Brantley slashed .286/.375/.446 with a home run, 10 runs and eight RBI across his first 64 plate appearances of the season.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured list Brantley was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right quadriceps discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact The move was backdated to Wednesday, meaning Brantley will be eligible to return next Saturday, though it's not yet clear whether or not he's expected to do so. Kyle Tucker will be the primary left fielder in his absence, with Yordan Alvarez serving as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
