Magic number for Houston Astros to make playoffs
Astros magic number tracker: Julio Rodriguez helps Houston with major gaffe
The Astros return home Thursday to start their final 2024 homestand, a seven-game set against the Los Angeles Angels and then Seattle. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for Houston at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, with first pitch slated for 7:10 p.m. CT.
Houston Astros Have Overcome Major Starting Pitcher Issues To Be Playoff Threats
Early in the season, we could write with accuracy that the Astros had an entire starting rotation on the IL. The group has never gotten fully healthy, yet Houston has emerged w
2024 MLB postseason: Magic number for Houston Astros to make playoffs
After a very slow start to the season, the Houston Astros have once again proven their AL West superiority. Well, almost. Despite having one of the best second halves in baseball, the Astros have yet to secure a spot in the MLB playoffs.
MLB standings 2024: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers through Sept. 19
The reigning champion Rangers are also struggling to keep up, while their 2023 World Series opponent, the Diamondbacks, are on track to finish well ahead of where they did last season and make another run.
Houston Astros Ace Produced All-Star Caliber Season
As the Houston Astros head into the final days of the regular season, it has once again been a very good year for the organization.  Despite a slow start, Houst
Magic Number Counter: Astros get big win while two more teams clinch playoff spots
Let’s look around the league as we get into the final week of the season on Magic Number Counter. Houston Astros (83-70): 3, Los Angeles Angels (62-91): 1. With the Mariners win
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Astros magic number: Yusei Kikuchi brings Houston closer to AL West crown
Manager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros looks on in the dugout in the first inning during a 2024 Mexico City Series game ...
Tucker, Bregman and Meyers homer to help Astros to 9-7 win over Angels
Kyle Tucker had four hits, including a home run, and Jake Meyers and Alex Bregman both hit home runs while combining for six RBIs to help the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 on Friday ...
Houston Astros hope Luis Garcia can face hitters soon to enter important offseason on a 'good note'
Although he won't pitch this season, a healthy Luis Garcia would figure to compete for one of the Houston Astros' rotation ...
Houston Astros' magic number: Kyle Tucker has near-perfect night at the plate
After missing nearly three months of the season, Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker showed he had some leftover hits he ...
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Angels' bats show fight vs. heavy-hitting Astros
The Angels’ offense woke up Friday night, led by the bottom of their lineup, but an early defensive miscue contributed to a big inning that was too much for Los Angeles to overcome. Eric Wagaman had t ...
Houston Astros' Chas McCormick and Ben Gamel remain on the injured list
Chas McCormick and Ben Gamel remained on the injured list as the Houston Astros began their final homestand of the season ...
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Astros' Verlander rocked again: Returned from injury 'a little fast'
Justin Verlander, who has struggled since coming off the injured list last month, was rocked for six runs Friday night and ...