There is, however, one thing that stands out about Milwaukee's roster when compared to previous World Series winners that might be a bit of a concern for the Brewers when it comes to winning it all this season.
Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena homered as the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday and moved back into first place in the American League West.
It wasn’t easy, but the Houston Astros outlasted the Texas Rangers, 6-5, on Tuesday night to improve their hold on an American League wild card berth. The Astros (83-69) built a big lead, scoring six runs in the first four innings, as Jose Altuve and Jesus Sanchez each drove in two runs.
Houston is in a tight spot heading into the final two weeks. While the Astros have games coming against division rivals Texas and Seattle — both are competing for the AL West — this week, the Astros have fallen out of the top spot in the division.
The Houston Astros are on track to make the Postseason for the ninth year in a row, and All-Star Jose Altuve should be healthy enough to compete once the tournament begins.
The Houston Astros are not taking any chances with Jose Altuve as a huge week of American League West games loom beginning on Monday. Altuve was not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale with the Atlanta Braves, per Houston’s official lineup card.
The Astros removed veteran star Jose Altuve from their win over the Braves in the third inning today due to what the team has termed “right foot discomfort.
Jose Altuve has been the face of the Houston Astros franchise since he debuted for the organization 15 seasons ago in 2011. Since then, the 35-year-old veteran has captured two World Series titles (2017, 2022) and filled his personal trophy case with a lengthy list of accolades.
Jose Altuve had a remarkable highlight during the Houston Astros’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Houston began the series looking for a bounce back as they lost two of their last three games to the Toronto Blue Jays.
It is the middle of September, and things have become urgent for the Houston Astros. Now, they need to figure it out. With the American League West on the line, there is work to do.
Astros 3 Blue Jays 4 (10 innings) Well, that was something. Let’s start with extras. Top of the tenth, with Altuve on second, ground ball to Vlad, who threw to third and got Jose Altuve.
The New York Yankees overcame Jose Altuve just to come home to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After a huge series win against the Houston Astros, the gauntlet keeps churning, and Guerrero did what he always does in the Bronx.
The Houston Astros have once again found themselves atop the AL West in September, entering Tuesday with a three-game lead over the Seattle Mariners. The
Joe Girardi spoke in jest about Jose Altuve while calling the New York Yankees in their most recent series against the Chicago White Sox. He sarcastically remarked that they should consider making quality first pitches against Altuve.
The Houston Astros knew they were taking a risk when it was announced that Jose Altuve would be moving to left field as his primary position. His waning athleticism was leading to some poor defensive numbers at second base.
The Houston Astros (72–58) are on pace to make the postseason for the ninth consecutive season, entering Sunday with a three-game lead in the AL West. A huge reason for the team’s success has once again been the face of the franchise, Jose Altuve.
The Houston Astros secured a big win on Friday night, beating the New York Yankees 5-3 in 10-innings at Yankee Stadium. With the win, Houston is now 65-51, and they remain 1.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the American League West.
The Astros will kick off a nine-game road trip when they face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, and few American League hitters are coming off a better month than Houston's Jose Altuve.
The Houston Astros pounded the Washington Nationals 9-1 on Wednesday afternoon to take the series from the National League foes. Houston moved to 62-47 on the season and they are now five games ahead of both the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers in the American League West.
The Houston Astros announced their "Player of the Homestand" and gave the award to Jose Altuve. From July 7-13, the Astros faced the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers.
Is it possible that one of the most successful MLB franchises throughout the last decade is flying under the radar? Well, don't look now, but the Houston Astros are making a case as a legitimate contender for the American League pennant once again.