Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker back-to-back is double trouble for Houston's opponents | Astros insider
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker batting back-to-back offered a glimpse of how the Astros could assemble their lineup for the rest of the season and playoffs.
Astros' Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker look to jolt Angels
Houston Astros left-handed sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker have defied conventional wisdom for a while now, with their success against left-handed pitching supporting the decision to bat them back-to-back in the lineup.
Tucker, Alvarez power Astros to 10-4 win over Angels | Houston's magic number trimmed to 3
Alvarez and Tucker hit successive doubles in the first to give the Astros a 1-0 lead. The Angels tied it in the second when Mickey Moniak scored on Logan O’Hoppe’s double after a throwing error by left fielder Mauricio Dubón.
Astros' Kyle Tucker: Four hits in Friday's win
Tucker went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Angels. His sixth-inning blast off Roansy Contreras wrapped up the scoring for the Astros on the night.
Kyle Tucker, Astros aim to take down Angels again
While one veteran continued to trend in the wrong direction relative to postseason roster construction, Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker took a crucial step toward showing he might be in prime condition should Houston qualify for the playoffs.
Houston Astros have top starters lined up for Mariners series
Hunter Brown, Framber Valdez and Yusei Kikuchi are on turn to start for Houston against the Mariners. Espada said prior to ...
Astros manager Joe Espada calls for Roberto Clemente's No. 21 to be retired league-wide: 'An MLB celebration'
The only number to be retired for every Major League Baseball team, at present, is Jackie Robinson's No. 42. Astros manager ...
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Joe Espada on Verlander's start, Tucker's big game
Manager Joe Espada discusses Justin Verlander's outing, Kyle Tucker's four-hit game and more following the Astros' 9-7 win ...
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada wants MLB to retire Roberto Clemente's No. 21
As Major League Baseball observed Roberto Clemente Day on Sunday, eight members of the Astros donned No. 21 jerseys for their ...
Astros Fans' Gesture to Justin Verlander After Rough Outing Was Pure Class
Despite allowing six earned runs in his start, Verlander received a standing ovation from the Minute Maid Park fans.
Jose Altuve's injury isn't as bad as feared, Astros' Joe Espada says
Despite finishing the at-bat after an evaluation by the Astros training staff, where Altuve struck out on a foul bunt, he did ...
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Astros place right-hander on 15-day injured list
The Astros announced that right-hander Tayler Scott has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a thoracic spine strain ...
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Joe Espada, Jose Altuve on the call in the 9th inning
Joe Espada talks about Jose Altuve's reaction to the call in the 9th inning while Altuve discusses the call from his vantage ...
Justin Verlander may have pitched his last regular season game with Astros
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander bent his head, smacked the ball back in his glove as he walked back to the mound ...