Newly energetic Astros notch Opening Day win over Mets: ‘It’s a different club’
The Astros made it a priority to infuse some extra energy into their clubhouse during an offseason filled with change.
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Thu, Apr 24
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Houston Astros’ ghosts of an awful April are gone: ‘It’s a great feeling’
After an abysmal start last year, the Astros are riding stellar pitching and small ball to a winning record.
Wed, Apr 23
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Cam Smith’s ‘seamless’ outfield transition prompts Astros to explore center field options
Smith has embraced the move, which could increase Houston’s roster flexibility while it attempts to address a sputtering offense.
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Tue, Apr 22
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MLB Power Rankings: Cincinnati, Cleveland on the climb; What a difference a year makes
In this week's Rankings, we take a look at where each team ranked exactly one year ago and what that might tell us about where they are now.
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Zach Dezenzo delivered in a rare start. Can the Astros create more opportunities for him?
Swings like those Dezenzo displayed Monday may put the onus back on the Astros to find him more playing time.
Mon, Apr 21
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Padres’ Luis Arraez placed on 7-day IL after collision with Astros’ Mauricio Dubón
Luis Arraez was transported Sunday to a local hospital following a grisly collision at first base and is now in concussion protocol.
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Astros takeaways: Framber Valdez’s sinker, a low-velocity bullpen, aggressive baserunning
Five starts into his platform season, Valdez is still searching for that signature pitch.
Sat, Apr 19
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Cam Smith’s 2-homer game makes Astros prospect ‘feel like me again’
In franchise history, only five Astros younger than the 22-year-old Smith hit multiple home runs in a game.
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Fri, Apr 18
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Weird & Wild: The 3-run walk, a bizarre strikeout and the baseball gods bless Manny Machado
Some of the strangest things you'll see on a baseball field happened this week.
