Houston Matters
Is it fair that some fans still label Jose Altuve a cheater?
Posted on · We ask one of the reporters who broke the Astros' sign-stealing scandal.
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Houston Matters
Houstonians helping with Idalia relief (Aug. 31, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: What is now Tropical Storm Idalia continues to roll through the southeast’s Atlantic coast, Houstonians are poised to help folks in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
Sports
Jose Altuve completes first cycle of his career, first Astros player to hit one in 10 years
Posted on · Altuve completed the first cycle of his career with a two-run homer over the Green Monster, and the Houston Astros rolled past the Boston Red Sox 13-5 on Monday night.
Houston Matters
Altuve’s back, the Astros are surging — all’s right with the baseball world
Posted on · The Astros' championship window seems to still be wide open -- is it?
Houston Matters
Scuffling Astros may soon get a big boost to their lineup
Posted on · Perennial All-Star Jose Altuve took batting practice this weekend and could be back in the lineup sooner than expected.
Houston Matters
Is March the best month of the year for sports?
Posted on · Houston Press writer and Bleav in Astros podcast host Jeff Balke says March may be the best month for sports, but it’s not his favorite.
Sports
Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery
Posted on · The Astros said Sunday they will announce a prognosis for the second baseman after the operation.
Sports
Houston Astros fan who hugged Jose Altuve charged with criminal trespass
Posted on · The Houston man arrested and charged with a misdemeanor after running onto the field and approaching the Astros' star second baseman during Game 2 of the ALCS is scheduled to appear in court the same day as the start of the World Series.
Astros
Altuve leaves game with hamstring injury in 8th
Posted on · Altuve legged out an infield single with one out in the eighth and then fell to the ground past first base.
Sports
Tuesday’s World Series defeat could mark the end of an era for the Astros
Posted on · After losing Gerrit Cole and George Springer in free agency the last two years, Houston now faces the distinct possibility that Carlos Correa will soon be gone, too. The star shortstop, who has been with the franchise since he was selected with the first overall draft pick in 2012, is a free agent and there’s concern the Astros won’t be able to keep him.
World Series 2021
A World Series short on drama so far shifts scene to Atlanta
Posted on · The Astros face the Braves in Game 3 of the World Series in Atlanta Friday night at 7:09 p.m. CT.
Sports
Astros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2
Posted on · Six outs from falling behind 3-1 in the best-of-seven playoff and facing elimination in Game 5 at Fenway Park, the AL West champions instead guaranteed themselves at least one game back in Houston.
Sports
Dynamic duo: Altuve, Correa both get top billing for Astros
Posted on · Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa have helped the Astros to a fifth consecutive AL Championship Series, where they’re tied 1-1 with the Boston Red Sox.
Sports
Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox
Posted on · The Houston Astros eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 10-1 victory in Game 4 of their AL Division Series.
Sports
Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in ALDS opener after 6 scoreless innings from McCullers
Posted on · Lance McCullers Jr. pitched scoreless ball into the seventh inning and Yordan Alvarez homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of their best-of-five AL Division Series.