#Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros (14-11) and Detroit Tigers (8-15) square off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday at Minute Maid Park, at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros are coming off a series victory over the Mariners, and the Tigers a series split with the Pirates. The Astros are favored (-170 moneyline odds) when they take on the Tigers (+144). The…

The Astros' offseason has been filled with disrespectful prediction after slanderous column. And we get it--people are sick of the bad boys of baseball and they are sick of their winning ways. Since 2017, the Astros have made it to the ALCS six straight seasons, won the AL West five times, appeared in four World Series and won two. Needless to say,…

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Tonight we're targeting AJ Pollock to score a run as the leadoff man, starting pitcher Michael Kopech to have a quality outing, and for Yordan Alvarez to continue to be an RBI machine. Read more in our Sunday Night Baseball prop picks. The Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros will play the rubber match of their three-game series at Minute Maid…

The Detroit Tigers will face the Houston Astros in the third of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Astros prediction and pick. The Astros defeated the Tigers 3-2 on Friday. Houston entered the bottom of the second down 1-0 when Chas McCormick came to the plate with a runner on…

There is no precedent for what we could see in less than 36 hours. Juan Soto of the Nationals is the rarest of players on the trading block because of his youth (age 23), controllable years (two after this one) and historic talent. Naturally, there are many contending teams that would love to add Soto to boost their chances of making the playoffs…

Whether it's the Astros' hunt for a second straight World Series title, the UH Cougars' pursuit of another deep NCAA tournament run or the continued rebuilding efforts of the Rockets and Texans, 2023 is shaping up to be an intriguing year in the Houston sports scene. Chron's Josh Criswell and Michael Shapiro tackled the top 10 questions facing the…

Earlier today we ran a piece on MLB.com's prediction of Cristian Javier as the 2023 AL Cy Young winner. We alluded to the Astros finally being given the respect they deserve from the national media. Love'em or hate'em, you have to respect Houston. Well, you can't win them all. Bradford Doolittle of ESPN is the latest to display a laughable level of…

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Chicago Cubs in a regular season game on Friday, June 24, 2022 (6/24/22) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Fans can watch the game for free via a trial to Apple TV+ . Here's what you need to know: What: MLB regular season Who: Cubs vs. Cardinals When: Friday, June 24, 2022 Where: Busch Stadium Time: 8:15 p.m.…

This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin's White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, . And to get it regularly in your inbox. Making predictions for an upcoming Major League Baseball season is tough enough following Spring Training, and those prognostications come after watching baseball for six weeks to gain a working knowledge of…

Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros will try to find success against Taylor Hearn when he starts for the Texas Rangers on Monday at 8:05 PM ET. The Astros are sixth in baseball with 77 home runs. They average 1.3 per game. The Rangers have an 8.6 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in the majors. Before the Astros vs. Rangers…

The Toronto Blue Jays are at home and ready to welcome the Houston Astros. The series will be the first of the season between the two teams. They will meet again this summer for one more series in Houston. The Blue Jays dropped the third game of the series with the Red Sox on Wednesday to go half a game behind the Yankees for the top spot in the…

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Max Scherzer under 7.5 strikeouts ( -112) Pete Alonso to record 2+ total bases ( -105) J.D. Davis to record a hit ( -220) The Mets are on a good run as they come in with a seven-game winning streak and prepare to play the league's worse team. The Braves are proving to be the real deal, and if New York wants to…

All four division series are in action on a loaded Saturday MLB slate. We've highlighted the odds, movements, and our MLB best bets for Saturday. The Philadelphia Phillies satisfied their starving fans during the team's first home playoff game since 2011 on Friday, and the San Diego Padres did the same in their first home postseason contest in…

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The Houston Astros will look to complete a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Astros-Rays prediction and pick, laid out below. Houston has wrapped up the AL West division with a 98-51 record, including a 9-1…

A pair of hot hitters, Yordan Alvarez and Jazz Chisholm, will try to keep it going when the Houston Astros face the Miami Marlins on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET, at Minute Maid Park. The Astros have a 3.08 team ERA that ranks third among all MLB pitching staffs. The Marlins' 63 home runs rank 13th in Major League Baseball. Here is what you need to prepare…

Michael Brantley also has an expiring deal, which could shift Yordan Alvarez to left field full time. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The joy of winning a World Series championship is irreplaceable, but the Houston Astros may have to do some replacing of their own in the coming months. As is customary every MLB offseason, a slew of players who won a world…

Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros take on Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday evening. The AL and NL champions meet in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series, with Minute Maid Park hosting the game in Houston. Philadelphia entered the postseason with 87 wins before catching fire in upset series victories over the Atlanta…

The Atlanta Braves host their first World Series game since 1999 on Friday evening. The Braves welcome the Houston Astros to Truist Park for Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, and the best-of-seven clash is knotted at 1-1. Atlanta struck first, picking up a Game 1 win on the road. Houston evened the score with a win in Game 2 on Wednesday, picking up…

As Major League Baseball continues its All-Star break, we'll continue updating our looks at the season-long awards by turning our attention to the AL MVP race. Yesterday we looked at AL Cy Young and NL Cy Young races, in the hopes of finding betting values among the top contenders. The AL MVP race is one of the most intriguing awards of the season.…

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles will begin a four-game series with a Thursday night matchup at Camden Yards in Baltimore. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick, laid out below. Houston is gearing up for the postseason as the regular season winds down with a…

The Astros have dropped four straight, but we like them to break the losing streak on Sunday in their series finale against Toronto. Find out why a pitching mismatch leads us to backing the home team in our Blue Jays vs. Astros picks. The Toronto Blue Jays tookthe first two games against Houston, squeaking out both wins by just one run. The Blue…

Before diving into the MLB games today, it's always important to examine the MLB standings and latest MLB power rankings to get a picture for how things are shaking out during the 2022 season. We're now in the final days of the 2022 MLB season, providing us with a great look at the best teams in MLB and those with plenty to regret after an…

After waiting until a month after the World Series for the winter meetings to get the ball rolling, Major League Baseball's free-agent spending spree has been something of a runaway freight train. There have already been 30 free agents who signed contracts with an average salary of at least $10 million. And, no, we're not just talking about the New…

WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his analysis of Friday night's Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians clash in the AL Central. Aaron Civale will be looking to right the ship for Cleveland, while the 25 year-old righty Brady Singer toes the rubber for Kansas City. Interested in joining WagerTalk at the Westgate's SuperContest Weekend…

The Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros will conclude their three-game series in Houston on Sunday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Orioles-Astros prediction and pick we have laid out below. Baltimore has won three games in a row, bringing their record to 67-59, just one and a half…

We are just two championship series away from knowing our 2022 World Series matchup. The NLCS kicked off last night with game two on the horizon today, followed by game one of the ALCS. New users on BetMGM Sportsbook can cash in on a golden opportunity to wager on these battles with their fantastic welcome offer. BetMGM is offering new players $50…

971Los Angeles Angels+1.5(-150)+144 8.0(-115)+130 4.5(+100) 972Houston Astros -1.5(+130) -173 Un 8.0(-105) -150 Un 4.5(-120) When: April 19, 2022, at 8:10 p.m. EST Venue: Minute Maid Park - Houston, TX An American League West rivalry continues Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Angels (6-5, 3-2 away) visit the Houston Astros (6-4, 1-0 home).…

Houston and Oakland meet each other for the first time in 2022 on Monday, May 30, to start their 19-game regular-season series, so we bring you the best Astros vs. Athletics betting pick along with the latest odds update on MyBookie Sportsbook. The Stars and A's open a three-game set at Oakland Coliseum, and Houston is listed as a road fave to win…

The Astros are a proud squad with plenty of playoff experience, and won't crumble with their backs against the wall. See why we're backing their culture with our player prop picks for Game 4, starring Yordan Alvarez. Wow, what a night the Philadelphia Phillies just had in the World Series - they couldn't stop hitting home runs en route to a 7-0…

The Houston Astros (15-11) continue their interleague set with the San Diego Padres (16-12) Saturday at Petco Park with a 9:10 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the Astros-Padres MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. RHP Brandon Bielak vs. RHP Zach Davies Bielak has been a surprise in 2020 for the Astros, going 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA and…

Your 2022 New York Mets: We all want Jake back. "We all want Jake back. We all want him healthy. That is the most important thing. We want him to be productive and we want him to be Jake - the Jake that we love and know." -David Peterson [New York Post] Your 2022 New York Met All-Stars. "It means a lot. It's something that I really take pride in.…

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The Philadelphia Phillies must win to stay alive as they face the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. It's time to continue our MLB odds series as we make a Phillies-Astros Game 6 prediction. The Astros defeated the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, with the teams returning to Houston for Game 6. Now, the Phillies must…

The Houston Astros may not have a general manager after parting ways with James Click a couple of weeks ago, but that doesn't mean they don't have capable people recommending additions to the ownership. Looking to increase their odds to repeat as World Series champions in 2023, the Astros signed first baseman Jose Abreu to a three-year deal worth…

The 2022 Major League Baseball regular season and playoffs have come to a close and that means it's time for the 2022 World Series. Let's dive into the 2022 postseason schedule and the latest MLB playoffs bracket. Bookmark this page for updates on predictions, the schedule and the bracket for the 2022 MLB playoffs. Our projected 2022 MLB postseason…

The Houston Astros (62-32) and the Seattle Mariners (51-43) match up on Saturday for a battle between divisional rivals. Houston is in first place in the AL West standings while Seattle currently sits 11 games back and in second place. The Mariners are looking to redeem themselves after dropping 5-2 in the first game of the series on Friday…

As we approach the halfway mark of the 2022 MLB season, the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros have pretty clearly established themselves as the two most dominant teams in the American League. The Yankees are 51-18 and have a 12-game lead in the AL East, while the Astros are 43-25 and own a 10-game cushion in the AL West. Now the powerhouses…

The 2022 Major League Baseball season is almost here and Sportsnaut's MLB predictions offer projections for the standings, award winners and more. MLB games today will offer daily predictions and the full schedule for the entire season from 2022 Opening Day to the World Series. As part of our year-round MLB coverage, we'll provide analysis, the…

The Houston Astros will host the Seattle Mariners in the third game of their series in the American League West from Minute Maid Park on Saturday night. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 33.3% chance of rain and 10.5 miles per hour winds. The Houston Astros are coming off of a 10 run loss against the Oakland Athletics in their last…

The Houston Astros eliminated the New York Yankees from the MLB playoffs in 2015, 2017 and 2019. New York will try to avoid falling into a two-game hole against Houston in this year's American League Championship Series when the teams square off in Game 2 on Thursday night. The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the second inning of Game 1 on Wednesday,…

The Boston Red Sox will try to force a deciding Game 7 when they square off against the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the 2021 ALCS on Friday at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Once up 2-1 in the series, the Red Sox have dropped the last two games to put them on the brink of elimination. On Friday Nathan Eovaldi (1-1, 10.50 ERA), who grew up in the…

The New York Mets (47-28) and the Houston Astros (46-27) round out their two-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Queens, N.Y. Houston picked up a convincing 9-1 win over New York in the first game of this series. The Mets have dropped two straight games but will look to snap that skid and even the series 1-1. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET…

The Kansas City Royals visit the Houston Astros for the finale of a midweek series on Thursday. Kansas City toppled Houston on Wednesday, avoiding a potential sweep. However, the Astros won the first two games and will aim for a series win on Thursday. Houston is 53-28 this season, while Kansas City enters at 30-50. Caesars Sportsbook lists Houston…

The National League and American League Division Series' will be trading days until the Championship League Series' are set. Today, we'll get our two American League matchups. I have one best bet for each of Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees. Read about my betting angles below. Time: 3:37 p.m.…

With another baseball season beginning, it's time for our baseball writers to weigh in with their boldest and best predictions. What team are poised to surprise? Which players will break out? And who will win it all? All those questions are answered below, and before you say you can't predict baseball, remember this: Jeff Blair has correctly called…

The fall classic begins tonight with the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Houston Astros. This will be the Phillies for the time in the World Series since 2009, when they lost to the Yankees, but for the Astros, this is nothing new as they make their sixth appearance in the last ten years. Justin Verlander will go for Houston as Philadelphia…

The Houston Astros are in the process of finalizing a deal with free agent first baseman José Abreu for three years and roughly $50 million, Jim Bowden of CBS Sports HQ confirms. Abreu, 35, is a three-time All-Star who has won three Silver Sluggers, a Rookie of the Year award and the 2020 AL MVP. Last season, he appeared in 157 games for the White…

After taking a 1-0 lead with last night's 6-5 victory in extra innings, the Phillies will try to follow that up with another win to take a commanding 2-0 lead behind the arm of Zack Wheeler. New users at BetMGM Sportsbook can take advantage of their outstanding welcome offer before the first pitch for Game 2 of the World Series tonight! New…