September 16, 2022 Yordan Alvarez blasts three home runs, Justin Verlander spins gem in return as Astros clinch postseason spot The Houston Astros, especially Yordan Alvarez, sure know how to party. Upon clinching a postseason spot for a sixth straight year, Alvarez blasted three home runs.
August 31, 2022 Rays' ace hits IL after bullpen session goes wrong before start The Tampa Bay Rays announced ace Shane McClanahan has hit the 15-day IL with a left shoulder impingement following a bullpen session gone wrong Wednesday.
August 30, 2022 Cy Young Award contender lands on injured list with calf injury The Houston Astros are walking to another AL West division title, but they may be without their ace in Justin Verlander for quite some time.
August 24, 2022 Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's parents travel from Cuba to see son play for the first time Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez had his parents in the seats at Minute Maid Park for the first time Tuesday night, as they made the trip from Cuba.
July 18, 2022 Pitch clocks, shift limits, larger bases and more coming to MLB in future years Major League Baseball is testing out new rule changes in the minor leagues that are soon to be coming to the big league level within the next few years.
March 13, 2022 Astros' Justin Verlander 'on cloud nine' after 1st bullpen session Watching Houston’s run through the 2021 playoffs, Justin Verlander considered lending a hand – an arm, actually – to the cause.
December 14, 2021 Verlander, Astros finalize $25 million, 1-year contract Justin Verlander's $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros has been finalized, nearly a month after it was agreed to.
November 17, 2021 Verlander agrees to $25M, 1-year deal with Astros Justin Verlander has agreed to a $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros that includes a conditional $25 million player option for a second season.
January 8, 2021 Gerrit Cole, other MLB stars accused of using illegal substance on baseballs in ex-employee's lawsuit: reports New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole was among the handful of pitchers who were accused of having a now-fired Los Angeles Angels clubhouse attendant create a special substance to improve the grip on baseballs in order to get an edge on opposing batters.
September 19, 2020 Astros' Justin Verlander to have Tommy John surgery, out through 2021: 'Obviously, this is not good news' Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander announced Saturday he will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out through the 2021 season.
