Baker says Astros ‘have nothing to be ashamed of’ Following Houston’s Game 7 loss in the ALCS, Dusty Baker thanked his players for their effort in what was a “grind” of a season — but didn’t seem quite ready to say aloud that his 26-year managerial career was over.

MVP Garcia, Rangers smash Astros to win ALCS Adolis Garcia led a dynamic Rangers offense in Game 7 on Monday night at Minute Maid Park, as Texas cruised past the Houston Astros, 11-4, in Game 7 to win the ALCS over its in-state rival and secure an elusive berth in the World Series.

Astros’ Abreu can pitch in Gm. 7, serve ban in ’24 MLB upheld the two-game ban for Astros reliever Bryan Abreu, but he won’t have to serve the punishment until the 2024 season, making him eligible for Game 7.

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Astros’ Abreu facing 2-game suspension for HBP Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu is facing a two-game suspension for hitting Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia with a 99 mph fastball during Game 5 of the ALCS.

‘So clutch’: Altuve again puts Astros on WS brink The Astros are on the verge of reaching the World Series, again, because of Jose Altuve, again.

Benches clear after Astros drill García with pitch Tempers flared and both dugouts emptied in the bottom of the eighth inning in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday.

Altuve, in 100th playoff game, sparks Astros in G4 Astros star Jose Altuve set the tone with three hits and became just the seventh player to reach 100 career postseason games Thursday night as Houston routed Texas 10-3 to tie the ALCS at 2-2.

Do the Astros have the momentum? Can the Phillies be stopped? Houston picked up a big win in Arlington. Philly heads to Arizona after looking unbeatable. Where will the league championship series go from here?

Astros, with ‘no other option,’ get needed road win Sparked by timely hits, big catches and clutch pitching performances, the Astros secured a desperately needed road win over the Rangers on Wednesday night to close the gap in the ALCS.

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How Astros-Rangers rivalry defines the state of Texas From the fans to the players, this in-state matchup is a keen look into Texas identity.

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Passan: Surrounded by October chaos, the Astros find a way In a week of sweeps, upsets, and 100-win teams eliminated or on the brink, the Astros found a way to survive and advance — just like they always do.

Astros close out Twins, into ALCS vs. Rangers The Astros clinched their seventh consecutive ALCS bid with a 3-2 victory over the Twins on Wednesday night and next face the Rangers.

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Are Dodgers done? Will Astros join Rangers in ALCS? Where every division series stands We break down what we’ve seen so far — and where the playoffs will go from here.

Javier’s playoff gem puts Astros on cusp of ALCS Astros right-hander Cristian Javier continued his historic postseason stinginess Tuesday, going five sterling innings as the Astros rolled past the Twins in a pivotal Game 3 victory.

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