If Monday's game marked the last for Marco Estrada in a Blue Jays uniform, he wasn't pleased with how it ended. Estrada, who'll become a free agent at the end of the season, allowed four runs on seven hits — including two solo homers — as the Blue Jays fell 5-3 to the Houston Astros […]
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Astros activate Roberto Osuna as closer's suspension ends
The Houston Astros activated right-handed reliever Roberto Osuna and placed starting pitcher Lance McCullers on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with right elbow discomfort. Osuna was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade-deadline deal last week and is coming off a 75-day MLB-imposed suspension for violation of the league's domestic violence policy. Houston released a statement […]
Roberto Osuna slated to be activated by Astros on Sunday
Astros manager A.J. Hinch met privately with the team's owner and general manager on Saturday, a day ahead of reliever Roberto Osuna being activated following a 75-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. Hinch discussed the matter with owner Jim Crane and GM Jeff Luhnow, but declined to go into details. The […]
Lawyer distances ex-Jay Osuna from 'remorse' comments by Astros GM
A lawyer for former Toronto Blue Jay Roberto Osuna, who is charged with assault, took issue Wednesday with recent comments from the general manager of his client's new team, the Houston Astros. Domenic Basile, who appeared on Osuna's behalf during a brief hearing in Toronto, said outside court that remarks from Astros general manager Jeff […]
Jays trade reliever Roberto Osuna to Astros
The Toronto Blue Jays traded talented but troubled closer Roberto Osuna to the Houston Astros on Monday. The Blue Jays received right-handed pitchers Ken Giles, David Paulino and Hector Perez in exchange for Osuna, who has been serving a 75-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy after being arrested and charged with assault by […]
The Houston Astros needed a leaf blower to help unveil their World Series pennant
ESPN The Houston Astros were set to unveil their World Series championship pennant before their home opener on Monday night. Things went sideways when the tarp covering the pennant got stuck. The tarp was eventually removed with the help of a leaf blower. The Houston Astros were set to unveil their World Series championship pennant […]
Will the Astros visit the White House?
Video Will the Astros visit the White House?1:12 MLB: The Astros were asked the Trump question after their MLB World Series win. November 4th 2017 a minute ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/More Sports/ More Sports Ben Simmons delivered 5 assists in 1st quarter0:43 November 4th 2017 an hour ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/More Sports/ Flying […]
World Series 2017: Astros Beat Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 to Claim First-Ever Title
It’s official: The 2017 World Series champions are the Houston Astros, who won 5-1 in the decisive Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the first championship in franchise history Wednesday evening. The Fox-broadcast game became necessary after the Dodgers tied the best-of-seven series with a 3-1 win in Game 6 against the Astros Tuesday night […]
Houston stands strong as Astros capture 1st World Series title
From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7. Playing for a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, and wearing an H Strong […]
Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7
Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 3-1, forcing a Game 7 in the World Series. This will be the third World Series Game 7 in four years. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases, taking as many […]