Greinke says he was changing sign sets, not signaling slider
Houston pitcher Zack Greinke held up two fingers as Oakland’s Ramón Laureano dug inOCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Game 4 Greinke (arm) will start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Greinke closed the season poorly, posting a 6.07 ERA across his last five starts. He then was pulled after just four innings in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round against the Twins and was later revealed to be battling arm soreness. He's evidently healthy enough to pitch, though whether or not he'll be able to pitch at his usual level or go deep into the game remain to be seen.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Baker doesn't have many options for Astros Game 4 starter
Dusty Baker wanted his Houston Astros to knock out the Oakland Athletics so his team could get some rest and maintain momentumOCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1
Chad Pinder’s three-run homer tied the game in the seventh and Sean Murphy’s sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the eighth, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Houston As...OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros Hopeful for Zack Greinke Return During Playoffs The former Cy Young winner has been held out of the rotation due to right arm soreness.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • SI.COM
No structural damage Manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday that Greinke (arm) isn't dealing with any structural damage, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Greinke wasn't available for the first two games of the ALDS, and he'll remain unavailable for Game 3 with the Astros carrying a 2-0 lead in the series. He threw after Game 2 on Tuesday, and the session went well, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Manager Dusty Baker declined to answer whether he could be available if the series advances past Wednesday, but it appears as though he's avoided a major injury for now.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Stanton's HR streak, Kershaw at home, Acuña hit
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has homered in all four of the team’s postseason games this yearOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Stanton's HR streak, Kershaw at home, Acuña hit
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has homered in all four of the team’s postseason games this yearOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battling arm soreness Manager Dusty Baker said Greinke is being evaluated for right arm soreness, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 36-year-old didn't pitch during the first two games of the ALDS against the A's and Jose Urquidy was announced as the starter for Game 3, which seemed to indicate the veteran wasn't 100 percent. Baker indicated the team doesn't yet have the results from Greinke's examination, so it remains unclear when he'll next be available to take the mound.
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
Zack Greinke Picked an Interesting Spot to Watch Game 1 After Being Pulled Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros limped into the postseason under .500 by way of the special 2020 playoff format. However, they got off t...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Four innings in wild-card opener Greinke allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out one batter over four innings in a no-decision against the Twins in the first game of the AL Wild Card Series.
Impact Manager Dusty Baker gave Greinke the short hook (79 pitches) after Greinke stumbled to a 6.07 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in his final five starts of the regular season. The move worked, as Framber Valdez shined in long relief, shutting the Twins out the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 Game 1 victory. The Division Series is best-of-five, and it seems likely Greinke and Valdez will each make a start of their own should the Astros advance.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to Texas
The Houston Astros are going to the playoffs with a losing recordSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses third straight decision Greinke (3-3) took the loss against the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.2 innings.
Impact This was Greinke's shortest start since July 26 and continued a second half slide. He's lost his last three decisions and has a 5.73 ERA over his last seven starts.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2
Nick Margevicius tossed six shutout innings, Ty France drove in a pair of runs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 3-2 win over the Houston Astro...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros visit the Mariners following Valdez's strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Framber ValdezSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Strikes out nine in no-decision Greinke allowed three runs on six hits and struck out nine over five innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Impact All three runs against Greinke scored on Kole Calhoun's fourth-inning blast. Friday was Greinke's third straight start without a win, but his first in that span that wasn't a loss. The right-hander has a 3.90 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 62 strikeouts in 62.1 innings across 11 starts. Greinke carries a 3-2 record into Wednesday's start versus the Mariners, which will likely be his last of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Calhoun homers twice in Arizona’s 6-3 win over Houston
Kole Calhoun hit two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over former teammate Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros 6-3SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
