Houston Astros vs. Athletics - May 17, 2024

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Pitching

WinnerC. Javier (3-1)

LoserJ. Estes (1-1)

SaveS. Dubin (1)

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Bot 3Joey Loperfido homers to right field. Jake Meyers scores.

Bot 3Jake Meyers doubles to left field. Yainer Diaz scores.

Bot 3Yainer Diaz doubles to deep left center field. Jon Singleton scores. Jeremy Peña scores. Kyle Tucker scores.

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Chronicle Astros

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Jose Altuve had his moments in 2026 but his production dipped and questions remained about his defense creating an issue of how best to use him. https://t.co/D4qGxvgHgs

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MLB Pipeline

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"His ability at this point is much better than mine, so my expectations of him are really, really high." Since joining the #Athletics at the 2025 Trade Deadline, Kenya Huggins has forged a relationship with a new mentor -- legendary pitcher Dave Stewart: https://t.co/tRFVd7PwLi

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Astros Stats 📉

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I hope the Astros are taking notes right now.

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Sarah Langs

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The Brewers are the 10th team in postseason history to have each of their first 5 or more games of a postseason run decided by 2 runs or fewer 4th in the last 110 years, joining: 2024 Royals (1st 6) 2022 Astros 2010 Giants

MLB

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The Brewers emerge victorious in Game 1!

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Casey Pratt

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Why? Realistically, the Coliseum isn’t set up for baseball. No netting, not infield dirt, no mound, no foul poles, it’s oppressively expensive even to turn on the lights. The Oakland Roots worked miracles there despite the JPA making it as cost prohibitive as possible.

Oakland Ballers

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We would have to raise money from sponsors or fans to make this happen. It would be pretty expensive to convert the Coli back to baseball, but if there is a will (and some $$) there is a way.

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Bleacher Report•11h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

Bleacher Report•13h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

www.si.com•16h

How Allen-Dubon Deal is Today 🔍Astros shed salary in preseason trade 📲

Bleacher Report•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Shea Langeliers could be one of the best hitters on the move ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•1d

Fuld Rejection Offers Possible Clues To GM SearchYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

climbingtalshill.com•1d

Four Astros prospects who could impact the major league roster in 2027After another season riddled with injuries, the Astros need to look at some young players to step up into major league roles.

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Sam Fuld Turns Down Offer To Become Athletics’ President; Taylor Smith Viewed as “Top” CandidateCross one name off the list

Bleacher Report•2d

A's Eyeing Red Sox ExecAssistant GM Taylor Smith is top candidate for Athletics' head of baseball operations (Passan)

Bleacher Report•3d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

climbingtalshill.com•3d

Do the Astros have a catcher upgrade option on the trade market?Yainer Diaz' trade value may be highest right now, but can Astros really replace him on the expected trade market?

Bleacher Report•4d

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•3d

Houston Astros may have found a superstar in the making with Xavier NeyensAstros prospect Xavier Neyens led minor league baseball in this key statistic, indicating future strong success

Bleacher Report•3d

New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•3d

Elephant Rumblings: Friday MusingsMLB News Roundup

Bleacher Report•4d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Athletics needs to address in 2027 📲

climbingtalshill.com•4d

Astros face Yainer Diaz dilemma: Is there really a better catcher available in free agency?Yainer's trade value may be it's best right now, but replacing him will be harder for the Astros than you think.

Bleacher Report•5d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

www.athleticsnation.com•4d

Elephant Rumblings: GM List Grows With Four New CandidatesMLB news roundup

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

climbingtalshill.com•5d

How long will the Astros make Joe Espada twist in the wind before deciding his future?The Astros' season ended over a week ago. There is no reason to delay announcing his future any further.

www.athleticsnation.com•5d

Elephant Rumblings: Division Series and AFL UpdatesMLB News Roundup

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MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Athletics will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•6d

Astros pending free agents: Who should stay, who should goIt's going to be a busy offseason for the Astros, who have a lot of decisions to make on their roster.

bleacherreport.com•1w

Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

climbingtalshill.com•6d

10 songs every angry Astros fan needs on their postseason rage playlistAstros fans, you have anger, rage, and frustration to get out of your body. These songs will help you.

www.athleticsnation.com•6d

Elephant Rumblings: Johnson Undergoes Surgery; Back To The NL PlayoffsMLB news roundup

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where the Athletics' first-year players stand across the league 📲

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros should move on from Christian Walker — Here’s who could replace himWalker has underwhelmed in two seasons in Houston and the team should move on. Here's how they could do it.

climbingtalshill.com•1w

What could life look like after Jeremy Pena for the Astros?Pena has established himself as the second-best player on the team behind Yordan Alvarez. Here are the potential plans for Houston if they move on from their A

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Who Were Worse Than You Think in 2026 ⚾Breaking down which Astro didn't perform as well as expected this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡6 deals that would make sense this offseason 📲

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Should the Houston Astros trade Yainer Diaz? The catcher decision isn’t that simpleA new GM must weigh whether Diaz' positive bat will outweigh his negative defense, and if so, for how long?

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: AFL Begins; Still Waiting For A GMMLB news roundup

climbingtalshill.com•1w

How to rebuild the Astros pitching staff: who stays, who goes, new targetsPitching was the backbone of the Astros dynasty era, and the biggest reason for this season's failures.

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Espada isn't Dusty, but the numbers say he deserves to be Astros managerEspada was tasked to do far more with much less, and the numbers say he absolutely did.

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros arbitration eligible players: who should stay and who should goThe Astros have a lot of decisions to make, and status quo is definitely not the way to go.

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Four personnel decisions the Astros have to make this offseasonThe Houston Astros are at a crossroads, and hard decisions are coming this offseason.

Bleacher Report•1w

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Yordan Alvarez stayed healthy and put together an MVP season for the AstrosWhen you line up the competition, no one really compares with Yordan's 2026 season.

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of the Athletics' 2026 season 📲

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros' Tatsuya Imai's $18M decision: money or happiness?Let's be real. If he were happy here or wanted to be here, Tatsuya Imai would have emphatically said he's opting in. He didn't say anything close to that.

Bleacher Report•1w

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•1w

From dynasty to rebuild: the Houston Astros must finally face their new realityEndings hurt, but they offer the chance for something new and fun again.

Bleacher Report•1w

White Sox Eliminate AstrosChicago gets 1st postseason series victory since 2005 and will face Guardians in ALDS

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

Big Jose Altuve HR 💪

B/R Walk-Off

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@BRWalkoff

JOSE ALTUVE 💥 Astros cut the deficit to one run in the 4th inning 👀 (via @MLB)

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Cam Smith Solo HR 🚊

MLB

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@MLB

Cam Smith homers to the train tracks 😯

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Jeremy Peña Solo HR 🚀

Houston Astros

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@astros

JP to the train!

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Bleacher Report•1w

Mattingly, Espada on Hot SeatPhillies, Astros managers likely out if teams can't make deep postseason run (The Athletic)

climbingtalshill.com•1w

Four questionable decisions doom Astros in Wild Card round openerIn the regular season, the Astros do a great job of staying even-keeled and not overemphasizing any one game of 162. The Wild Card round is Best-of-3.

White Sox Game 2 Lineup 📝

Chicago White Sox

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@whitesox

Game 2 🔜

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climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros players and fans are frustrated, but now isn’t the time to turn on each otherHouston fans have stood behind the Astros through championships, heartbreak, scandal, and everything in between. Frustration won't change that.

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MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Astros Pitcher Calls Out Fans 😳Bennett Sousa unhappy with home crowd after Game 1 loss

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

(via @MLB, @NBC Sports)

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Bleacher Report•1w

White Sox Silence Astros 🤫South Siders take Wild Card Game 1 to get first postseason win since 2021 📲

Altuve Legs Out Single 🦵

B/R Walk-Off

1w

@BRWalkoff

Jose Altuve's infield single keeps the Astros alive in the 8th 👀 (via @MLB)

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Astros Smash 2-Run HR 💣

MLB

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@MLB

The Astros are on the board 🚀 Nelson Velázquez smashes a 2-run homer! #Postseason

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Liam Hendriks Retires

MLB

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@MLB

Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

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climbingtalshill.com•1w

Astros Wild Card roster features surprise name that could shuffle Yordan Alvarez, Jose AltuveThe Houston Astros' Wild Card roster includes Raynel Delgado, which could lead to a curious plan for Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve.

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the Astros' offense stands going into October ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Breaking NewsA's outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence (AP)

Astros' Wild Card Roster 🚀

Matt Kawahara

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@matthewkawahara

Astros roster for the wild card round:

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Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Wild Card Rosters 📝Check our your squad's postseason team here 📲

AJ Blubaugh Starting Game 1

Chandler Rome

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@Chandler_Rome

The Astros are starting AJ Blubaugh in Game 1 tomorrow against the White Sox, sources tell @TheAthletic.

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Tyler Wade Retires

Talkin' Yanks

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@TalkinYanks

Tyler Wade has announced his retirement on Instagram. Congrats to one of the great dudes in the game

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Bleacher Report•2w

ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

Bleacher Report•2w

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Round-by-Round Playoffs Predictions 🔮How the Astros will fare starting in the wild card round ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Astros Get a Clean Slate in October as Playoff Baseball Returns to HoustonOctober baseball means everything that happened all year long no longer matters.

Bleacher Report•2w

Explaining Playoff Bracket ✍️Everything to know about Wild Card format, Divisional Series and more 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Athletics finished out the year 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

04:58

Astros vs. Athletics (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Bleacher Report•2w

Biggest Winners/Losers of MLB Season 📊8 players and teams that have stood out this season for good and bad 📲

04:58

Astros vs. Athletics (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 13-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

00:12

Peña's 2nd HR of Game ‼️

Astros routing A's with sights set on division title

Bleacher Report•2w

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Final NL Wild Card spot still up for grabs. Full standings with 2 days to go 📲

Saturday's Lineup 📋

Athletics

2w

@Athletics

PINS PINS PINS!

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climbingtalshill.com•2w

Astros rookie Spence's 3 HR game is everything we love about baseballThere is simply no substitute for the incredible joy of unexpected greatness

Bleacher Report

Ranking Playoff Teams' Rotations 📊Judging all 14 postseason contender's pitchers before games begin

04:58

Astros vs. Athletics (09/25/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 6-5 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

01:35

AL West Will Make MLB History 😬

Rangers, Astros could set new mark for least amount of wins for a team in the playoffs

Bleacher Report•2w

B/R's Undisputed MLB Outfielder Rankings 🔢Where the best players at the 7 to 9 spots in the league stand 📲

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Astros Prospect Anthony Huezo Underrated Among National WritersThe Astros have one of the most electric young prospects in baseball in outfielder Anthony Huezo, but the 20-year-old continues to fly under the radar with nati

Bleacher Report•2w

Updated MLB Free Agency Rumors 👂Latest predictions for top stars available this offseason 📲

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Yainer Diaz’s Hot Streak May Have Changed the Astros’ Plans for His FutureDiaz' hot streak has lasted long enough to now be considered a positive trend

04:52

Astros vs. Athletics (09/24/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 7-5 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

climbingtalshill.com•2w

These stats explain how the Astros have mismanaged the bullpenA look at the numbers that show the mistakes made by Joe Espada in how the bullpen has been managed.

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Astros Magic Number: What Houston must do to win AL West (and even claim No. 2 seed)The Astros have a unique opportunity to not only win the AL West but also get into the number 2 seed, which would afford them a 1st round bye.

Bleacher Report•2w

1 Stat for Every Team's 2026 Season 🔢Summarizing how the Athletics performed with a notable fact 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

2026 MLB Awards Picks 🏆Selecting the winners for every accolade in the AL and NL ➡️

Mariners Walk-Off Astros 🔱

FOX Sports: MLB

2w

@MLBONFOX

The Mariners walk off the Astros in the 10th! The Astros remain tied with the Rangers at the top of the AL West at 78-80, but hold the tiebreaker.

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04:57

Angels vs. Athletics (09/23/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 7-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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A's Catcher HBP

Brian Serven exited on his own after taking pitch to face while attempting a bunt 🎥

🤣🤣 (via @MLB)

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Ben Rice 2nd HR Ties AL Lead👑

It's now a 4-way tie for the home run crown 🎥

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Astros clearly learned their lesson one year after wilting in playoff chaseDespite another season rife with injuries, this year's team refuses to die.

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Yordan Álvarez made sure his team meeting worked in Astros' pummeling of MarinersAlvarez led charge from first inning on, backing up his words and leading Astros back to first place in the AL West.

03:33

Tightest Playoff Races 😯

MLB insider Jon Heyman breaks down chase for AL Central and AL West

03:28

AL MVP Race Heating Up ♨️

MLB insider Jon Heyman believes one candidate has an advantage

01:11:04

Verlander Tell-All with Mookie 🔥

Future MLB HOFer talks decision to retire, his three no-hitters, Kate Upton's viral tweet & more Presented by Panda Express

32:28

MLB Final Week Chaos ♨️

👂 Latest on Judge, Ohtani 👀 Tightest playoff races 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Season Stat Leaders 🔢Yordan's triple crown bid, Miz chasing history. Numbers to watch down the stretch 📲

Bleacher Report

Best Playoff Runs Since 2000 🔥Ranking the top 10 teams that pulled off epic playoff journey's ➡️

Bleacher Report•2w

Teams Scouting Cespedes' Son 🤯17-year-old Yoenis Cespedes Jr. has MLB fans feeling old. Video here from Beisbol FR 📲

04:57

Angels vs. Athletics (09/22/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 9-7 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Yordan Alvarez takes Astros' playoff pressure on his shoulders after post-Braves rallying cryIt was a rare instance of Alvarez speaking up, and his teammates better have taken notice.

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Yordan Alvarez's MVP case should transcend Astros' postseason fateToo many times, voters have given MVP to a player on a team in last place to penalize Yordan for Astros finishing second.

Bleacher Report•3w

Everything at Stake in Final Week 🌡️Biggest storylines that will decide how the playoff field shakes out 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

The Worst Player on Every Team of 2026 Season 😞Breaking down who has been the biggest letdown for the Athletics ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Astros’ facing make-or-break moment with Josh Hader trade decisionThe Astros need to reconfigure their roster to win now, or win in the future. Only one of those makes sense to have a $19M a year closer.

climbingtalshill.com•3w

Astros have one last set of lineup changes they must make to save the seasonIt's about right now, not what players did three months ago, or last year, or any time other than now. These are the lineup changes Houston must make to save

climbingtalshill.com•3w

Astros bullpen may have finally passed its breaking point as season hangs in balanceThe strength of the Astros pitching staff this year looks to have finally reached it's breaking point

climbingtalshill.com•3w

Astros missing playoffs for second straight year may finally force Jim Crane to pivotIs a second straight season with no playoffs the catalyst for Astros owner Jim Crane to make serious change?

Bleacher Report•3w

Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Astros will fare in the AL West chase 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Athletics stand as they finish out the season ➡️

Bleacher Report•3w

Yordan Called Team Meeting 😶Alvarez didn't mince words after Astros were swept by Braves

Bleacher Report•3w

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

04:56

Athletics vs. Guardians (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 1-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

04:57

Braves vs. Astros (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

climbingtalshill.com•3w

Joe Espada’s bullpen failure explains why he’s entering final days with AstrosEspada's use of the pen should be one of the biggest reasons he is not coming back

Bleacher Report•3w

Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

04:45

Braves vs. Astros (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

04:55

Athletics vs. Guardians (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 12-6 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Bleacher Report•3w

Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•3w

Jeremy Peña's final chance to change his Astros future is fast approachingPena has 8 games and hopefully a postseason to make himself indispensable. Can he overdeliver and force Crane's hand?

04:58

Braves vs. Astros (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥