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Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez faces live pitching in next step in return from hand injury

Yordan Alvarez took 8 live at-bats against live pitching at the Astros' minor-league facility in Florida and will come to ...

Yordan Alvarez, Jake Meyers take steps toward Astros return

The Houston Astros have been waiting for the return of key bats to their lineup, and Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers are on ...

Astros’ All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña out of lineup for 2nd straight game due to illness

Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is out of the lineup for the second straight game against the Baltimore Orioles ...

Houston Astros retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 to honor Hall-of-Fame closer

Billy Wagner, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, is the 10th Astro to have his number retired.

Is Astros Starter Lance McCullers Jr. Ready to Make Return to Houston?

The Houston Astros dropped a major game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. The Orioles claimed victory 7-0, leaving the Astros in the dust. They hav ...

Astros’ Hader hopes to pitch in 2025, likely in postseason, after going on IL with shoulder issue

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader said he hopes to pitch again in 2025, even if it means in the postseason, after ...

Houston Astros vs. Orioles: How to watch as Jason Alexander pitches and Billy Wagner is honored

Jason Alexander, coming off two strong starts in a row, pitches against the Orioles as Houston tries to bounce back from near ...

Astros ex-relief pitcher elects free agency instead of minors assignment

That player was Hector Neris, who was Designated for Assignment, and had a week to be picked up on waivers. He was not, and ...

Astros retire Hall of Fame reliever Billy Wagner's No. 13

Houston Astros stars Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio had simple instructions for rookie reliever Billy Wagner when he was ...