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Astros star Altuve has surgery on broken thumb, a WBC injury

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has had surgery on his broken right thumb.

2 days ago

World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks

This year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding the sport’s global footprint.

3 days ago

WBC returns in March 2026, retaining spring training slot

The World Baseball Classic will return for its sixth edition in March 2026, with organizers concluding spring training remains a better time than after the World Series or in the middle of the major league season.

Altuve may be out 'a while' due to hand injury, Baker says

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve seems headed for a lengthy stint on the injured list after being hit on the hand with a pitch while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Astros' Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic. The Astros said Sunday they will announce a prognosis for the second baseman after the operation. The ight-time All-Star and the 2017 American League MVP fell after he was struck by a 95.9 mph sinker from Colorado reliever Daniel Bard in the fifth inning Saturday night.

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Astros' Jose Altuve gets hit by pitch during World Baseball Classic, suffers broken thumb

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch against the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela lost the game 9-7.

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Astros' Jose Altuve gets hit by pitch during World Baseball Classic: 'It didn't look good'

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch against the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela lost the game 9-7.

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Turner's grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis

Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Astros' Altuve leaves WBC game after hit on hand by a pitch

Jose Altuve left Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States with a possible broken right thumb after getting hit by a pitch.

Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule

Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.

Ben Verlander's MLB tiers: Who are the best second basemen?

Ben Verlander continues his offseason positional tiers by ranking the best second basemen in baseball.

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AP source: Marlins, Segura agree to 2-year, $17M contract

The Miami Marlins have agreed with infielder Jean Segura on a two-year, $17 million contract.

Slugging Abreu joins Astros team looking to repeat as champs

José Abreu has spent his entire nine-year MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, but Astros owner Jim Crane isn’t worried about how the newly signed first baseman will fit in with his teammates in Houston.

Free agent slugger José Abreu signs 3-year deal with Astros

José Abreu and the World Series champion Astros have agreed to a three-year contract, adding another powerful bat to Houston’s lineup.

Click out as Astros GM 6 days after winning World Series

Houston Astros general manager James Click will not be given a new contract.

Javier, 'pen hold Phils hitless though 7 innings in Game 4

Cristian Javier and Bryan Abreu held the Philadelphia Phillies hitless through seven innings in Game 4 of the World Series, and the Houston Astros led 5-0 after knocking out Aaron Nola in a five-run fifth.

Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros

Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm helped the Philadelphia Phillies hit a World Series record-tying five home runs in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.

Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all

The World Series is set to return to Philadelphia for the first time since 2009 when the Phillies host the Houston Astros in Game 3 on Monday night.

Righty Lance McCullers inks left arm into an ode to Houston

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. wasn’t born in Houston, but he sure loves it now.

2022 World Series: Framber Valdez's gem, early scoring give Astros Game 2 win over Phillies, series tied at 1

The Astros scored three runs in the first inning and never looked back thanks to Framber Valdez's gem to tie the World Series at one game apiece.

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Altuve breaks out with 3 hits as Astros even World Series

For the first time in a sluggish postseason, Jose Altuve looked like himself in Game 2 of the World Series.

Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1

Framber Valdez made a five-run lead stand up after Houston’s lightning first-inning burst, Alex Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to tie the World Series at one game apiece.

World Series: Astros head home to Houston leading Phils 3-2

The Astros and Phillies travel Friday to Texas, where Game 6 of the World Series will be played a night later.

Nola nowhere near perfect for Phillies in Houston this time

Aaron Nola was nowhere near perfect for the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston for Game 1 of the World Series.

Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros

Justin Verlander remains in search of his first World Series win after going 0-6 with a 5.68 ERA in seven Series starts.

No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950

No U.S.-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week.

World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Houston Astros in the World Series.

Cortes hurt, leaves after tying 3-run HR in ALCS Game 4

Yankees All-Star pitcher Nestor Cortes left Game 4 of the AL Championship Series with an injured left groin after allowing a three-run homer to Houston’s Jeremy Pena in the third inning.

Astros put Yankees on brink of getting swept in ALCS after getting shut out in Game 3

The Houston Astros are one win away from their second consecutive World Series appearance after shutting out the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS.

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

Cristian 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 New York Yankees 5-0 to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.

Astros star Jose Altuve ends 0-for-25 postseason skid

Jose Altuve has doubled for his first hit in 26 postseason at-bats this year, ending the longest slump of his stellar career.

Altuve engages with fan who rushed field for selfie in ALCS

Astros star Jose Altuve was more than happy to oblige when a fan ran onto the field and asked the Houston second baseman to take a selfie with him during Game 2 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees.

Altuve engages with fan who rushed field for selfie in ALCS

Jose Altuve was more than happy to oblige when a fan ran onto the field and asked Houston’s star second baseman to take a selfie with him during Game 2 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Security at Minute Maid Park had other plans, wrestling the man away from Altuve before he could click off the shot with his cell phone as the ninth inning was set to begin. “He kind of hugged me and said something like: ‘OK, we better win today, because I spent all my money on the ticket,’” Altuve said.

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

Alex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 3-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

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

Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener.

Altuve poised to break out as Astros host Yankees in ALCS

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has long been a postseason powerhouse.

Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0

Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.

Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M's in ALDS

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 in their playoff opener.

Verlander returns to playoffs as Astros host Seattle in ALDS

When Justin Verlander takes the mound for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, it will have been almost three years since his last playoff appearance.

Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011

Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.

Phillies' Nola perfect through 6 innings against Astros

Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola has not allowed a baserunner through six innings against the Houston Astros.

MLB Playoffs: Astros try to sweep Yanks, Phils lead Pads 3-1

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies hoped to be in this position.

Rays' Shane McClanahan pulled vs Astros with neck tightness

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan was pulled in the fifth inning with neck tightness during a 5-0 loss to the Houston Astros.

Astros clinch AL West title with victory over Rays

The Houston Astros clinched another American League West division title, this time with a shutout victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.

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Astros clinch AL West for 5th time in 6 years, beat Rays 4-0

The Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, getting a leadoff home run from Jose Altuve in a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bays.

Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros

Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1.

Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins

Justin Verlander was pulled after pitching six no-hit innings in his major league-leading 16th win and the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in Carlos Correa’s return to Houston.

Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos

Atlanta outfielder Marcell Ozuna was booed by the home fans in his return, Kyle Tucker singled to drive in Yordan Alvarez for the go-ahead run in the eighth and the Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.

Bregman 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 6 RBIs, Astros trample Chisox 21-5

Alex Bregman hit two homers and two doubles, driving in a career-high six runs and powering the Houston Astros past the Chicago White Sox 21-5.

Yordan Alvarez gets 4 strikes in AB during Astros win

Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez was not called out after a third strike in a win over the Boston Red Sox.

Toro pinch-hits for hurt J-Rod, leads Mariners past Astros

Abraham Toro pinch-hit for injured All-Star Julio Rodriguez and delivered a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the AL-West leading Houston Astros 5-4.

Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1

Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1.

Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched

The Houston Astros ended the Seattle Mariners’ winning streak at 14 games, with Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez homering in a 5-2 victory.

Stanton, Buxton lead AL over NL in 9th straight All-Star win

Giancarlo Stanton and Byron Buxton homered back-to-back in the fourth inning to rally the American League over the National League 3-2 in the All-Star Game.

Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseball’s best-known players.

Verlander gets MLB-leading 12th win as Astros beat A's 5-0

Justin Verlander struck out 10 in six scoreless innings to post his MLB-leading 12th win as the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0.

Altuve, Arenado, Chisholm, Rodón won't play in All-Star Game

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve, San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodón, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr won’t be playing in Tuesday’s All-Star Game.

Houston's Altuve, Giants' Rodon out of All-Star Game

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve and San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodon won't be playing in Tuesday's All-Star Game. Altuve, an eight-time All-Star who was selected as a starter in fan voting, was struck on the left knee leading off Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. MLB announced Saturday that Altuve is being replaced in the starting lineup by Cleveland’s Andrés Giménez, who is making his first appearance.

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Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros

Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.

Houston Astros launch new 'Space City' uniforms with nods to NASA

The Houston Astros are celebrating their home city's connection to space exploration with a new uniform inspired by NASA's astronaut wear and materials. The team debuted their "Space City" uniforms.

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Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players

Matthew Kaminski had intended to play a Grateful Dead song as the walk-up music for Houston's starting pitcher at the World Series. Then, after getting a glimpse of the rookie pitcher's unique wind-up against the hometown Atlanta Braves, Kaminski was suddenly stricken with a bit of inspiration. As the Astros' Garcia strolled to the plate in Game 3, Kaminski broke into a playful version of “Rock-A-Bye-Baby” — the perfect musical accompaniment for a rookie right-hander whose extended wind-up has been compared to someone rocking a child.

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The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win

Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games to one lead in the World Series. The Braves can wrap up the title on their home field, just as they did two stadiums ago when they beat the Cleveland Indians in 1995. Swanson’s one-out drive made it 2-all and Soler followed with a liner to left field off reliever Cristian Javier.

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Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

Presentation of the circuit ahead of the United States Grand Prix on Sunday. VIDEOGRAPHIC

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Correa, Astros clinch AL West, open playoffs vs White Sox

Jose Altuve got straight to the point when asked what Carlos Correa means to the Houston Astros after his mighty swing launched them into the playoffs Thursday night. Correa hit his career-high 25th homer with a three-run shot and the Astros clinched the AL West with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. “That sounds pretty special," Correa said.

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Astros walk twice with bases loaded in 9th, beat Rays 4-3

The Houston Astros walked off to end a wild ninth-inning rally against the Tampa Bay Rays, moving closer to securing a postseason berth. The party will have to wait one more day at least, with the Seattle Mariners stubbornly sticking around. Rays reliever JT Chargois walked two Houston batters with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, propelling the Astros to a 4-3 win that snapped a four-game skid.

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Ohtani hits 45th HR while surging Astros rout Angels 10-5

Shohei Ohtani's latest majestic homer wasn't nearly enough to turn back the Houston Astros as they steamroll toward another AL West title. Ohtani hit his 45th homer in the eighth inning, but Aledmys Díaz and Kyle Tucker hit back-to-back homers and drove in three runs apiece while leading the Astros to a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Ohtani connected for his first homer since Sept. 10, driving a solo shot off Houston’s Cristian Javier 445 feet into the elevated right field stands at the Big A.

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Hey Siri! Astros rookie homers twice in 15-1 win at Rangers

Hey Siri, this was a first start to remember after all of those years working to get to the majors. Jose Siri homered twice and added a two-run single while becoming the first big league player since RBIs became official in 1920 to have two homers and five RBIs in a first career start as the AL West-leading Houston Astros overwhelmed the last-place Texas Rangers 15-1 on Monday night. “I feel really happy, I feel really proud of myself to be able to accomplish that," Siri, who finished 4 for 5 and scored three times, said through a translator.

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'The fans let them have it': Yankees – and boisterous Bronx crowd – get measure of revenge vs. Astros

It was a "playoff atmosphere" at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday as a rowdy crowd watched the Bronx Bombers beat the Astros in their return to New York.

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MLB wants to restart the season in July, but it has to persuade players it's safe first

But the big issue is that owners are reportedly seeking a 50-50 revenue-sharing plan, which ties player compensation to league profits. The MLB isn't expecting the players union to accept any recommendation immediately. Multiple people familiar with the discussion said the league gave a presentation to the Major League Baseball Players Association, or MLBPA, on Tuesday. The parties did briefly discuss economics of resuming operations, but the MLB did not submit a formal proposal that's been in the works. The last time MLB owners attempted to install a revenue-sharing system or a salary cap it led to the 1994 strike, which lasted more than seven months.

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Jose Altuve's game-winning home run sends Astros back to World Series

Jose Altuve hit a game-ending walk-off home run off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 6-4 on Saturday night. The Astros will now play in their second World Series in three years. "Beautiful game," Altuve said. Alex Bregman gave the Astros an insurance run with an RBI on a forceout in the sixth inning. The Yankees will go without a World Series appearance in a calendar decade for the first time since the 1910s.

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