After a disappointing few months, the Mets traded the three-time Cy Young Award winner back to the Astros at the trade deadline.

Source: https://abc13.com/houston-astros-vs-diamondbacks-are-the-in-playoffs-mlb/13849586/

After losing to the Houston Astros in the World Series, Mets owner Steve Cohen gives Ohtani a blank check.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-cb-sports-predictions-2023-20230101-rygwwtx6nrda3io5emirjlqcne-story.html

A homer by Keegan Thompson in the ninth cut Myers’ lead to 6-5 and gave the Astros hope as they emerged at the top of the lineup.

Source: https://houstonianonline.com/kyle-tucker-astros-walk-off-cubs-to-complete-the-sweep/

AL West Preview: Can the Mariners and Angels Make the World Series Champion Astros Sweat?

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/patriots-rumors-heres-impediment-to-deandre-hopkins-landing-in-new-england/

Among others, the Yankees’ modern nemesis, the Astros, are going to play without their best hitter, Yordan Alvarez, for weeks.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/veteran-bats-not-doing-enough-for-yankees-in-aaron-judges-absence/

ANAHEIM, California – Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 33rd home run as the Los Angeles Angels snapped their six-game losing streak with a wild 13-12, 10-inning victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/16/baseball/mlb/ohtani-angels-33rd-homer/

And believe me, later today, when the Giants are getting thumped by the Bills on the big Sunday night showcase, you’ll be happy the Astros are facing their in-state rival Rangers.

Source: https://www.rep-am.com/sports/2023/10/14/lee-lewis-nfl-picks-for-week-6/

Aside from the narrative that a slightly older player returns to form, the new Astros first baseman still has a lot of power.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/2023-mlb-odds-mvp-sleepers-to-consider-who-offer-value

Astros: 2B Dixon Machado (right meniscus) had surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee and will be sidelined for at least six weeks.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/06/brennans-double-in-14th-gives-guardians-10-9-win-over-astros/

Astros legend Bill Wagner's son, minor leaguer Will Wagner, is at the club's spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Source: https://abc13.com/billy-wagner-houston-astros-hall-of-fame-spring-training-mlb-best-closers/12855019/

Astros manager Dusty Baker, who is 73 but no technophobe, said he wasn’t informed enough on the Sox to know what has happened to them.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/13/column-is-it-time-for-the-chicago-white-sox-to-redo-the-rebuild/

Astro’s name also has a special meaning, serving as a tribute to fallen Boulder police Officer Eric Talley and his favorite sports team, the Houston Astros.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/06/21/boulder-police-welcome-new-dog-astro-after-restarting-k-9-unit/

Astros players later insisted they were not annoyed by the theatrics, nor were they harboring ill-will from a July 26 incident between the teams that had Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and Garcia as key actors.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/20/jose-altuves-post-skirmish-alcs-blast-the-latest-reminder-astros-arent-accidental-champ/

Astros players later insisted they were not annoyed by the theatrics, nor were they harboring ill-will from a July 26 incident between the teams that had Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and Garcia as key actors.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/20/jose-altuves-post-skirmish-alcs-blast-the-latest-reminder-astros-arent-accidental-champ/

Astros RHP Hunter Brown (6-4, 3.62 ERA) faces Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (9-3, 2.82) in the second game of the four-game series.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/06/astros-open-in-state-showdown-of-al-west-leaders-with-a-5-3-victory-over-the-rangers/

Astros RHP Luis Garcia (0-1, 5.40 ERA) starts today against the Twins’ RHP Joe Ryan (1-0, 1.50).

Source: https://www.americanpress.com/2023/04/08/gray-day-at-plate-for-astros-houston-strikes-out-16-times-as-twins-rally/

Astros right-hander Brandon Bielak (0-1), making his first start since 2021, allowed three runs -- two earned -- on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Source: https://deadspin.com/mlb-roundup-down-6-rays-stun-gerrit-cole-yanks-1850413629

Astros seized the momentum in ALCS Game 4. Can streaky Rangers reclaim it?

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/2023-mlb-playoff-odds-postseason-odds-for-every-team

Astros' shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a planned day off, backing another solid outing from Framber Valdez as Houston sent the Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win Saturday.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/mlb/article-12132769/MLB-roundup-Mets-fail-win-against-Rockies-despite-Pete-Alonsos-20th-home-run-season.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Astros starter Framber Valdez kept the Mets at bay for eight strong innings on Tuesday night.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/20/mets-bats-stifled-astros-spoil-justin-verlanders-return/