Houston Astros

Oct 22, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier (53) walks off the field in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during game three of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Cristian Javier: An Unlikely Path to Greatness with the Houston Astros

World Series Game 3: Odds, prediction and best bets

Houston Astros need Framber Valdez to step up in World Series Game 2

Clayton Kershaw better World Series pitcher than Justin Verlander

Oct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) pitches in the ififhtinng against the San Diego Padres during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

World Series Game 1: Odds, prediction and prop bet

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 03: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros turns a double play in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park on October 03, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Phillies vs Astros: Two teams cut from different cloths

Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) reacts after striking out Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (not pictured) to end the sixth inning in game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Verlander can rewrite World Series narrative with Houston Astros

Mar 14, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks with media during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

It’s official: The Houston Astros broke the New York Yankees

Oct 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts during introductions before action against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Sports gods arrange Philadelphia-Houston rivalry beyond World Series

Oct 23, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper, left, and teammates celebrate after their 4-3 win over he San Diego Padres to win the National League Pennant in game five of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank ParkMandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

3 storylines for Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies World Series

Oct 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) looks on during the third inning against the New York Yankees in game two of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Just wait until Jose Altuve breaks out for Houston Astros postseason

JERSEY CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 10: The sun rises on midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City on October 10, 2022, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

Empire State Building has bad timing showing Houston Astros colors

Oct 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros players and coaches celebrate on the field after defeating the New York Yankees in game two of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

1 statistic shows just how dominant Astros have been over Yankees

Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) talks to media during a press conference before game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Will they finally get past the Houston Astros?

Jul 21, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) hits a home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

ALCS preview: New York Yankees vs Houston Astros

Oct 15, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) talks with first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) at the end of the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros watching best-case ALCS scenario come together

Oct 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada (19) looks on before game one of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Will Houston Astros lose Joe Espada to White Sox or Marlins?

Oct 5, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais (9) stands in the dugout during a sixth inning pitching change by the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Seattle Mariners used Robbie Ray as closer versus Astros

Oct 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) waves to the crowd during his last bat during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: 3 potential free agent destinations for Willson Contreras

May 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros general manager James Click walks on the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros have questions about future in front office

Oct 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) in the dugout prior to game four of the 2021 World Series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros won’t give Phillies, Rays a break in final games

Sep 19, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Hunter Brown makes bid for Houston Astros postseason roster spot

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 06: Joey Meneses #45 of the Washington Nationals in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 6, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

MLB: 5 late-season call-ups who have already impressed

Aug 23, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) smiles while walking off the field after pitching during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros could get major boost with Justin Verlander

May 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros general manager James Click walks on the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros brain trust not going anywhere

May 7, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Niko Goodrum (11) looks at the replay as the Astros play against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros end Niko Goodrum error

Mar 25, 2022; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (68) delivers a pitch in the first inning of the game against the New York Mets during spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros top prospect Hunter Brown gets MLB call-up

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 23: Rocco Baldelli #5 of the Minnesota Twins argues a call with umpire Todd Tichenor #13 on removing pitcher Aaron Sanchez #43 during the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 23, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Umpires make head-shaking call in midst of Astros-Twins tensions