The swings of Christian Walker, Jeremy Peña and Brendan Rodgers say a lot about Astros' potential
Six games is not an alarming drought but one Christian Walker admitted to feeling. Evidence of it spurred Joe Espada to remind his first baseman this week not to press due to new surroundings. Walker, ...
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Early slump for Yordan Alvarez, the Astros’ ‘heartbeat,’ stagnates offense
HOUSTON — A lucky break brought up the Houston Astros’ heartbeat ... now there’s a lot of things that aren’t clicking in my swing.” Foremost among them is the swing’s length.
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Astros takeaways: Isaac Paredes’ influence, late-game outfield moves and Chas McCormick’s role
HOUSTON — Seventeen innings is not a sample size to lose sleep over, so Houston Astros manager Joe Espada ... how hard he is still searching for his swing. “My job is to play defense, move ...
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Mets 3, Astros 1: Houston's bats shut down as New York takes middle game of series
The Houston Astros' lineup is built ... and third-highest swing rate (50%) in the majors last season. Astros hitters saw an average of 3.81 pitches per plate appearance Thursday, a modest ...
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When is Houston Astros Opening Day 2025? See date, time and how to watch MLB season
America’s favorite pastime is back in full swing! Major League Baseball kicks ... Whether you’re cheering on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park or watching from home, the 2025 season promises ...