The latest news and notes about the Houston Astros:
Four times since 1920 has a player led all of MLB in AVG, HR, and RBI. The last player to do it was Mickey Mantle in 1956. 70 years later, Yordan Alvarez is challenging to be the next to do it:
Some Astros top draft picks from this year’s draft are headed to Class A Fayetteville.
After failing to land a quality right-handed outfield bat at the deadline, the Astros still find themselves in search of one. Recently released players like Austin Hays, Rob Refsnyder and Jorge Soler are reported to be on the target list:
Mike Burrows is getting close to making a rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land:
How Steven Okert went from tragedy to success as “Everyday Okert”:
Peter Lambert’s durability (and sustainability) will be key for Astros down stretch:
Can Cam Smith turn his recent hot streak into continued growth?
Astros owner Jim Crane reportedly refused to trade Bryan Abreu at the deadline. Abreu hasn’t allowed an earned run since July 12. He’s allowed only 7 earned runs since May 1 after allowing 13 earned runs in March/April. Abreu’s velocity also appears to be back to Abreu’s normal range:
