Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS
2 years, 2 months ago

Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — When Justin Verlander was laboring and needed 45 pitches to get through two innings, Astros manager Dusty Baker was worried he’d have to go to his bullpen early. “As the game’s going along, you just gain more confidence as you start making better pitches,” Verlander said. “They’re obviously really dynamic,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “We couldn’t really get anything going against him,” said Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who was 0 for 4. “We couldn’t really come up with that timely hit early on to keep him on his toes.” The two-time Cy Young Award winner and nine-time All-Star permitted three hits and one run in his 32nd postseason start, 11th in a series opener.

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After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Kaitlyn McGrath, Rustin Dodd, Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — This wasn’t your typical October classic. There were five lead changes between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, a postseason first. After the Royals took a 1-0 lead in the second, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit …

Justin Verlander earns his 262nd win as AL West champion Astros beat Guardians 4-3
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Verlander earns his 262nd win as AL West champion Astros beat Guardians 4-3

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Justin Verlander gave up three runs in six innings for his 262nd victory and the AL West champion Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday night. I know I haven’t been as sharp as I need to be, but I feel like I’m inching in the right direction.” José Ramírez hit his 39th homer and drove …

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Yankees after 4-hit outing
3 months ago

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Yankees after 4-hit outing

Associated Press  

New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners Seattle; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Nestor Cortes Jr. ; Mariners: Bryce Miller BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -121, Mariners +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners play the New York Yankees after Julio Rodriguez had four hits on Tuesday in an 11-2 loss to the Yankees. The Mariners …

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. “He always finds a way to wow us and that’s another big swing by Jose Altuve,” manager Joe Espada said. “Seven innings of one-run …

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Zach Dezenzo drew a go-ahead bases-loaded walk and the Houston Astros took advantage of two Kansas City errors in a four-run eighth inning to beat the Royals 6-3 on Thursday night. “That’s a huge win for us, right there.” The Royals had taken the lead in the seventh after two errors by the Astros. Same thing on the …

Royals and Angels meet to determine series winner
4 months ago

Royals and Angels meet to determine series winner

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Johnny Cueto ; Royals: Michael Lorenzen BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Royals -192, Angels +160; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. TOP PERFORMERS: Vinnie Pasquantino has 28 …

Scherzer passes Verlander for 10th on career strikeout list with 3,400, most among active pitchers
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Scherzer passes Verlander for 10th on career strikeout list with 3,400, most among active pitchers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer always has the mindset to be aggressive on the mound, attack hitters and find ways to pitch around lineups while being in the strike zone. Scherzer moved into 10th place on the career strikeout list with 3,400 after passing former teammate and fellow three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander while fanning a season-high nine …

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1
5 months, 1 week ago

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 10 and allowed one run in seven innings, and rookie Joey Loperfido homered and tripled to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. He was really good.” Loperfido hit a two-run homer as the Astros jumped on Bryan Hoeing for four runs in the …

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Texas rookie Wyatt Langford became the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, and the Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 on Sunday night to snap a six-game skid. RED SOX 4, PADRES 1 BOSTON — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and Boston ended San Diego’s five-game winning …

Orioles use big 2nd inning against Gil to rout Yankees 17-5 and win 22nd straight series vs. AL East
6 months ago

Orioles use big 2nd inning against Gil to rout Yankees 17-5 and win 22nd straight series vs. AL East

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer to spark a six-run second inning, Gunnar Henderson reached base four times and the Baltimore Orioles knocked out rookie pitcher Luis Gil early in a 17-5 rout of the New York Yankees on Thursday. Baltimore also improved to 19-7 against the AL East this season and 51-27 since the start of …

Alex Verdugo homers as Yankees edge the Angels
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Verdugo homers as Yankees edge the Angels

LA Times  

Luis Gil struck out nine and won his sixth straight start, continuing a record run by the starters, Alex Verdugo homered and the New York Yankees bounced back with a 2-1 victory over the Angels on Wednesday night. In the ninth, the Angels had runners on first and second with none out before Willie Calhoun grounded into a double play …

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2
7 months, 1 week ago

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Nelson Velázquez put Kansas City ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and Michael Wacha worked six dominant innings as the Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night. Velázquez’s third homer of the season spoiled a strong outing for Seattle starter Logan Gilbert, who had given up just three hits over six shutout innings …

Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander sound off on how MLB can save the starting pitcher
7 months, 1 week ago

Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander sound off on how MLB can save the starting pitcher

New York Times  

On days Justin Verlander starts, he sets aside nine Gatorade towels in the dugout. Commissioner Rob Manfred caught Verlander’s attention when he said before last year’s World Series, “There’s a lot of fans who feel like the change from, ‘What’s today’s pitching matchup?’ to ‘Who’s the opener today?’ has not been a positive.” Scherzer throws a pitch during Game 3 …

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Before the first of two games in Mexico City, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said he hoped that the trip could help them solve their offensive struggles. Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico …

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1

Hindustan Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday night. HT Image Six nights after throwing a no-hitter at home against Toronto in his first start of the season, Blanco held the World Series champs without a hit until Adolis García grounded …

Houston’s Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Houston’s Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. Blanco struck out seven and walked two in the Astros’ 10-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. “With the arrival of my daughter I see it as a life-changing experience and I dedicate this to my family and my daughter.” It was the 17th no-hitter in …

Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
1 year, 2 months ago

Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jose Altuve thrives under pressure for the Houston Astros, able to stay calm in the biggest October moments even after another bench-clearing fracas against the Texas Rangers. The defending World Series champions are one win from a third consecutive pennant after Altuve’s three-run homer in the ninth inning of a wild and testy 5-4 victory over their …

José Altuve hits go-ahead homer as Astros take 3-2 ALCS lead over Rangers after benches clear
1 year, 2 months ago

José Altuve hits go-ahead homer as Astros take 3-2 ALCS lead over Rangers after benches clear

LA Times  

Houston Astros’ José Altuve celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday in Arlington, Texas. José Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 …

Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
1 year, 2 months ago

Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jordan Montgomery outdueled Justin Verlander and the Texas Rangers received a big boost from their youngest player to open the AL Championship Series with a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night. “Overall, just didn’t do enough tonight, offensively,” Houston third baseman Alex Bregman said. threw the ball tremendously, but we need to string together some …

Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after losing ALDS Game 2 to the Rangers
1 year, 2 months ago

Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after losing ALDS Game 2 to the Rangers

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The 101-win Baltimore Orioles are on the verge of being swept out of the postseason after losing Game 2 of the AL Division Series 11-8 to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. “We just got to keep pushing forward because we can’t lose again.” Game 3 of the best-of-five series is at Texas on Tuesday. Spraying a lot of …

Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
1 year, 2 months ago

Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Justin Verlander was wearing a New York Mets uniform when the season began. Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Astros held on for a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins in their AL Division Series opener. “We’re one good swing or even one well-placed swing away from getting some real action going, putting …

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win
1 year, 3 months ago

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — William Contreras hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame rookie Jasson Domínguez’s fourth homer to drop the New York Yankees back below.500 with an 8-2 victory on Friday night. The catcher got his clutch hit two days striking out on a 97 mph full-count fastball that appeared a little outside …

Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — With a matchup of three-time Cy Young Award winners looming in the finale of a key series with rival Texas, Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros have mashed their way back to a familiar spot. Altuve had homers in four consecutive at-bats — in four straight innings, no less — going back to the ninth inning of …

Prized prospect Domínguez homers again as Yankees complete 3-game sweep in Houston with 6-1 win
1 year, 3 months ago

Prized prospect Domínguez homers again as Yankees complete 3-game sweep in Houston with 6-1 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jasson Domínguez got nicknamed The Martian before ever even playing in the majors, due to his rare combination of size and strength at such a young age. Just three games into his big league career, the New York Yankees’ prized prospect has shown it’s a moniker that fits. “I heard he was otherworldly and he comes out here …

Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees
1 year, 4 months ago

Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander began his second stint with the Houston Astros by pitching seven solid innings, but he gave up a go-ahead homer to Jake Bauers that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory Saturday. RANGERS 9, MARLINS 8 ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Josh Jung hit the third of three multi-run home runs for Texas in …

Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday’s deadline
1 year, 4 months ago

Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday’s deadline

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — In a matter of days, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer went from teammates on the New York Mets to opposite sides of a Lone Star rivalry. Verlander was shipped from New York to Houston ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, returning to the Astros after he helped them win the World Series last year. “When there’s a hard deadline …

Verlander earns 250th career win as Mets beat Nationals 5-2 after dealing Scherzer
1 year, 4 months ago

Verlander earns 250th career win as Mets beat Nationals 5-2 after dealing Scherzer

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander earned his 250th career victory in what could be his final start for the New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday after trading Max Scherzer to Texas. With Scherzer and closer David Robertson traded away in the past few days, it’s possible Verlander could be next as the disappointing Mets look …

AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets
2 years ago

AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Justin Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday, reuniting the AL Cy Young Award winner with Max Scherzer and giving the team a high-profile replacement for Jacob deGrom. Verlander, who turns 40 in February, leaves World Series champion Houston to step in for deGrom, who left New York after …

Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
2 years, 1 month ago

Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Justin Verlander beamed like a first-time big leaguer, and the Houston Astros feted the 244-game winner like a baby-faced rookie. “And it was one of the best feelings in my career.” After 16 years of trying, Verlander finally gritted out his elusive first World Series win. “There’s going to be a lot of energy in our park,” said …

Schwarber HR off Verlander ends Astros’ hitless streak in WS
2 years, 1 month ago

Schwarber HR off Verlander ends Astros’ hitless streak in WS

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber put a sudden end to that record-tying hitless streak by Houston pitchers. Schwarber homered on Justin Verlander’s second pitch in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night, a day after four Astros pitchers combined on a no-hitter against Philadelphia. The Astros had held the Phillies hitless for 11 innings dating to Game …

Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history
2 years, 1 month ago

Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Hammered the night before, Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros desperately needed to figure how to keep Bryce Harper and the Phillies in the ballpark. Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous fans as the Astros blanked Philadelphia 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup …

Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can’t get 1st World Series win
2 years, 1 month ago

Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can’t get 1st World Series win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Justin Verlander was dejected. Even with a five-run lead, he couldn’t get his first World Series win. I felt like I had some guys in good situations and just wasn’t able to quite make the pitches that I wanted to.” Verlander became the fourth-oldest pitcher to start a Series game after 43-year-old Roger Clemens, 40-year-old David Wells and …

Astros’ Valdez vs. Phillies’ Wheeler in World Series Game 2
2 years, 1 month ago

Astros’ Valdez vs. Phillies’ Wheeler in World Series Game 2

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez’s World Series debut was a blast — for the Atlanta Braves. “I think the key for this year is just continue doing what I’ve been doing, try not to let the game get away from me, and I think we’ll get good results there.” Astros manager Dusty Baker said the only way to keep young players …

Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
2 years, 2 months ago

Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros aren’t just beating the Yankees, they’re chomping them up. Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the Yankees 5-0 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead. “We’re not …

Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0
2 years, 2 months ago

Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros are off to a perfect start this postseason. Taking the formula that won them 106 games in the regular season — strong pitching and hitting home runs — the Astros kept rolling against the New York Yankees. Bregman connected for an early three-run homer, Valdez threw seven strong innings and …

Mariners feel gut punch of late bullpen implosion in ALDS Game 1 loss to Astros
2 years, 2 months ago

Mariners feel gut punch of late bullpen implosion in ALDS Game 1 loss to Astros

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Not long after Game 1 of the American League Division Series ended Tuesday, Mariners reliever Paul Sewald stood in front of his locker and answered question after question about the one that got away. The Astros, down four runs in the seventh inning, rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Mariners when Yordan Alvarez hit a walk-off, three-run …

Yordan Alvarez stuns Mariners with walk-off homer in Astros’ ALDS win
2 years, 2 months ago

Yordan Alvarez stuns Mariners with walk-off homer in Astros’ ALDS win

LA Times  

Yordan Alvarez smashed a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle’s strategy of using a Cy Young award winner in a rare relief role and vaulting the Houston Astros over the Mariners, 8-7 on Tuesday in their playoff opener. Trailing all game after a poor start by Justin Verlander, the American League …

Astros’ Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win
2 years, 5 months ago

Astros’ Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cristian Javier kept sending the New York Yankees back to their dugout in short order, taming his often inconsistent control and thwarting the team with baseball’s best record, most runs and preeminent power. The Astros’ cold-blooded starter combined with Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly on the first no-hitter against the Yankees in 19 years, pitching Houston to …

Bradley HR in 9th, Indians overcome bad baserunning, beat KC
3 years, 5 months ago

Bradley HR in 9th, Indians overcome bad baserunning, beat KC

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Exiled to the clubhouse after being ejected, Indians manager Terry Francona heard a loud rumble. “That was a very nice little surprise.” It was quite a moment for Bradley, who has given Cleveland’s lineup some pop since he was brought up from the minors. “It’s just baseball at the end of the day and sometimes it goes your …

MLB: Houston Astros Lose 7-6 to Seattle Mariners, Announce Justin Verlander Injury
4 years, 4 months ago

MLB: Houston Astros Lose 7-6 to Seattle Mariners, Announce Justin Verlander Injury

News 18  

The Houston Astros surrendered a tiebreaking two-run single to rookie Kyle Lewis in the eighth inning of a 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, and then announced ace Justin Verlander will be shut down for at least two weeks with a strained right forearm. With his rotation currently thin due to pitchers testing positive for COVID-19, Royals manager …

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