Houston Astros News
The Astros announced that Jake Marisnick was optioned to AAA Fresno - MLB.com
Marisnick’s demotion to AAA was not a surprise, as the Astros best defender has just looked terrible at the plate and needs more plate appearances to get his swing back where it needs to be at the major league level.
Jose Altuve delivered a clutch present for A.J. Hinch on the skipper’s birthday - MLB.com
Nothing better than delivering a bases-clearing double in the 8th inning to steal a game from a division rival.
Gerrit Cole pitched the shortest outing of his Astros career thus far - Houston Chronicle
It’s nice when Cole’s worst nights still include seven strikeouts and only three earned runs in five innings of work, but last night sure was tiresome for the Cole Train.
Astros featured in this week’s MLB matchups that you simply should not miss - MLB.com
After leaving Los Angeles, the Astros will head home to Houston for a tough three-game weekend series with the Cleveland Indians.
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It is extremely difficult for someone who has been suspended for PEDs to still make it into Cooperstown.
After Cano’s suspension, will Dee Gordon transition back to second base? - Seattle Times
The Mariners front office certainly knows how to shuffle the roster, but this move for Gordon would erase a lot of time and effort improving his abilities as a center fielder.
Piscotty will never forget his home run last night in Fenway Park, that’s for sure. What a great way to come back after such a tragic loss.