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Sweep gives Astros season series vs. Yankees, but Aaron Boone says ‘it’s not going to matter unless’ it’s October

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros opened the second half of the season by sweeping the New York Yankees in a doubleheader Thursday to inch closer in the standings to the team with baseball’s best record. Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman both homered and combined for five RBI as the Astros completed the sweep with a […]

Houston Astros activate rookie SS Jeremy Pena from IL but Michael Brantley leaves game

Slugger Yordan Alvarez was out of the lineup with an ongoing hand issue but appeared as a pinch-hitter in the ninth only to get intentionally walked. Alvarez hurt the hand on a swing June 18, sat out a game against the Chicago White Sox the next day and has played every game since. Manager Dusty […]

Cristian Javier, Houston Astros bullpen combine for no-hitter vs. New York Yankees

NEW YORK — Like most pitchers, Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier grew up dreaming of one day throwing a no-hitter. While he still has yet to toss a complete game in 84 professional starts, the 25-year-old starter was part of one for the first time as a big leaguer on Saturday afternoon in the Bronx. […]