MYLES STRAW NEWS

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 6-5

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays both ends of doubleheader Straw went 1-for-8 with an RBI over both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Impact Straw filled in at center field for the injured George Springer (elbow), who is limited to defensive duty only. With Wednesday's series finale postponed due to an approaching hurricane and a scheduled off day Thursday, Springer will have three days to heal before Friday's series opener against Oakland.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels beat Astros 12-5 to split DH caused by hurricane

Brian Goodwin drove in three runs, including a two-run single as part of a four-run first as the Los Angeles Angels snapped a three-game losing streak with a 12-5 win over the Hous...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in for Springer Straw entered Monday's game after George Springer was removed due to an elbow injury. He went 1-for-1 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in an 11-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Springer was plunked by a pitch on the elbow during the sixth inning and was removed from game. Straw entered as a pinch runner and scored a run, then roped a two-run double an inning later. With a doubleheader scheduled Tuesday and Springer unlikely to play, Straw is in line for two-games worth of plate appearances.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records fifth steal Straw went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact The speedy Straw reached on an infield single and stole second in the second inning. In the sixth, he plated Taylor Jones with a double. Straw attempted another steal in the eighth, but he was caught that time. He's now 5-for-7 in stolen base attempts, to go with four RBI and three runs scored across 49 plate appearances.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No slams, but Machado, Padres end Astros' 8-game win streak

Manny Machado hit a pair of RBI singles and scored a run for the San Diego Padres, who beat Houston 4-3 to snap the Astros’ eight-game winning streak

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in for Springer Straw was a late addition to the starting lineup Tuesday after George Springer (wrist) was scratched. He went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and an RBI in a 2-1 win over Colorado.

Impact Straw's addition was quite fortuitous as he delivered the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning. It was the third RBI for Straw, who is batting .167 with a .389 OPS over 45 plate appearances. With Springer's wrist acting up and Michael Brantley (quadriceps) on the injured list, Straw may get a steady stream of at-bats in the short term as an outfielder.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros top Rockies 2-1 in 11; Greinke, Senzatela fine thru 9

Myles Straw’s RBI single with one out in the 11th inning lifted the Houston Astros over the Colorado Rockies 2-1 and extended their winning streak to a season-high six games

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench role Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Prior to the series with Seattle, Straw had started in center field in the Astros' preceding six contests, but he'll likely be on the bench on a more permanent basis moving forward now that George Springer has been able to move past a wrist injury. Straw should still rank as manager Dusty Baker's preferred pinch-running option off the bench, but his lack of consistent at-bats will make it tough to roster him outside of AL-only formats.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford's RBI in 10th lifts Giants over Astros 7-6

Brandon Crawford’s RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts Friday Straw started in place of the injured George Springer (wrist) in Friday's extra-innings loss to the Athletics. He went 1-for-5 and batted eighth.

Impact Springer received good news Friday when an MRI revealed he did not suffer a fracture. Houston manager Dusty Baker described Springer as day-to-day but did not offer any hints to his availability for the weekend. That means Straw may remain a starter in center field until Springer is ready to resume action.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Replaces injured Springer Straw entered Thursday's game for an injured George Springer, who left with a strained wrist. He went 0-for-1.

Impact Springer sustained the wrist strain in the fourth inning when he laid out to snare a line drive. He stayed in the game but eventually was removed in the seventh. Houston manager Dusty Baker was not optimistic about Springer's availability for Friday's series opener in Oakland, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, so Straw could enter the lineup in center field. He has three stolen bases in just 12 plate appearances, so there's always a chance Straw provides value as a fill-in.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Calhoun's inside-the-park HR sparks D-backs past Astros 14-7

Kole Calhoun hit his first career inside-the-park homer with the help of a crazy bounce, David Peralta had four RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a nine-run burst in the fourt...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros outlast Angels 6-5 in 11; Ohtani has arm discomfort

Alex Bregman had an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals two bases Straw went 1-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Straw started in center field in place of George Springer, who has a sore knee and entered the game 1-for-20 overall. Springer, who entered as a pinch hitter during Wednesday's game, gets the benefit of a team day off Thursday and could return in time for Friday's series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. Straw's biggest asset is his speed, which could be a factor for fantasy teams if he were to receive more consistent playing time.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All quiet till Ríos HR in 13th lifts Dodgers over Astros 4-2

The Dodgers and Astros were on their best behavior a day after a fracas at Minute Maid Park, and Edwin Ríos hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning to give Los Angeles a 4-2 win

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from hamstring issue Straw is starting in center field and batting eighth Wednesday against the Dodgers in place of George Springer (knee soreness), Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Straw, who is probably the fastest player on the team, had not made his season debut due to a hamstring issue, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It's good to know there was a reason for his absence, as he seemed poised for a super utility role this season. If Springer needs more than Wednesday and Thursday (scheduled off day) off, Straw could continue to start in center field.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Tuesday Straw was unable to participate in Tuesday's workout while awaiting COVID-19 test results, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barring a positive result, Straw is expected to be part of the Astros' 30-man active roster on Opening Day next week.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Straw's 3B in 14th lifts Astros over pesky Mariners 8-7

Straw's 3B in 14th lifts Astros over pesky Mariners 8-7

JUNE 7, 2019