The Houston Astros, after squeaking into the MLB playoffs with an 81-81 record, have been eliminated in just a couple of games after the Chicago White Sox came into Daikin Park as the third AL Wild Card and handled business. It might be time for a managerial change, as the noise is going to get…
Houston Astros Predicted to Cut Ties with Manager Joe Espada Following Quick Playoff Loss
The Houston Astros lose Game One of the American League Wild Card series with the Chicago White Sox, 6-3.
Astros Fall Meekly to White Sox in Game One of the Wild Card, 6-3
After using all of their best pitchers to clinch the American League West, the Astros will throw a bullpen game Tuesday.
One MLB team doesn’t have a Game 1 starter a day before wild-card series begins
The Houston Astros made an offseason trade of Jesus Sanchez to the Toronto Blue Jays that wasn’t universally popular. The postscript to the deal, though, is that it worked out just fine for Houston. On Friday, the Blue Jays designated Jesus Sanchez for assignment. That means he is removed from the 40-man roster in Toronto…
Astros Trade Ending Looks Better With Blue Jays Decision
The Astros and GM Dana Brown parted ways. What does this mean for the organization? The contours of the search for a new GM are not clear. But I have a modest suggestion: the Astros should return to their roots as a cutting edge innovator and adopter of analytics. The roots I’m talking about: the…
Will the Astros’ GM search take the organization back to its analytics foundation?
Yordan Álvarez leads MLB with a .317 average and is tied for the lead in home runs (37) and RBI (94). Here’s what you need to know about his Triple …
Yordan Álvarez Is 25 Games Away From a Triple Crown MLB Hasn’t Seen in 14 Years
The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday, ending Brown’s tenure with the …
Astros and Dana Brown Part Ways as GM’s Contract Nears Expiration
A’s Astros comeback turned a 6-0 deficit into a 7-6 win Sunday at Daikin Park. Brian Serven sparked a six-run fifth inning, Max Muncy hit the go-…
A’s climb out of MLB’s worst record with Astros comeback
