Hinch up to the challenge of heightened expectations for 2016 Astros
Astros will have more attention next season, and A.J. Hinch is looking forward to it. DECEMBER 10, 2015
Will MLB's tremendous rookie class of 2015 suffer a sophomore slump?
Will MLB's tremendous rookie class of 2015 suffer a sophomore slump? DECEMBER 7, 2015
Cubs' Bryant, Astros' Correa voted top MLB rookies
NEW YORK (AP) Big expectations followed Kris Bryant and Carlos Correa from the moment each was drafted just a few years ago. NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Cubs' Bryant, Astros' Correa voted Rookies of the Year
Both rookies played big roles in returning their teams to the postseason. NOVEMBER 17, 2015
american league rookie year carlos correa francisco lindor voting alroy
Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor are both shortstops who played in 99 games as rookies. Correa hit a little better, and Lindor probably fielded better. But will Lindor's better d... NOVEMBER 16, 2015
POLL: Which MLB Awards finalists will take home the hardware?
Who do you think will win? NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Harper, Trout, Kershaw among finalists for MVP, Cy Young Awards
NL MVP will go to player who missed playoffs NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Twins' Sano, Molitor finalists for postseason accolades
Twins slugger Miguel Sano named one of three finalists for AL Rookie of the Year award; Paul Molitor is also a finalist for Manager of the Y... NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Jays' Donaldson voted top player by peers, Nats' Harper best in NL
Toronto slugger tabbed best among major leaguers NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Astros tabbed with top farm system in 2015
The Astros were tabbed with the top farm system in 2015 after sending seven minor league teams to the playoffs. NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Great October moments that we might very well forget
With so many teams bowing out of the MLB postseason, moments that once seemed destined to live on in postseason lore might not make the cut... OCTOBER 29, 2015
Astros offseason preview: Add some arms, and 2016 will be even better
The Houston Astros arrived earlier than expected and should be even more dangerous next season. OCTOBER 16, 2015
Houston Astros phenom Carlos Correa shows maturity in loss
Carlos Correa could have wilted after a critical Game 4 error. He could have shifted the blame. Instead, he took ownership of the play and f... OCTOBER 15, 2015
MLB hitters slug playoff-record 21 HRs Monday, smash mark for runs scored
There were 21 home runs Monday, a record for one day in postseason play. The last was a three-run shot by Howie Kendrick in the ninth inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their NL... OCTOBER 13, 2015
Momentum swing: Royals' big inning against Astros shifts ALDS mindset
Do the Royals have all the momentum heading into Game 5 of the ALDS? OCTOBER 13, 2015
Royals rally from four down in eighth, beat Astros 9-6 to even ALDS
Almost out of time and out of the playoffs, the Kansas City Royals realized they needed more than a big home run. OCTOBER 12, 2015
One fateful ground ball just changed everything in the Astros-Royals series
The Astros were rolling toward the ALCS ... and then a would-be double play turned into a total disaster. OCTOBER 12, 2015
Astros' Carlos Correa tastes beer for the first time, doesn't like it
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa just turned 21, but he won't be indulging in beer OCTOBER 7, 2015
WhatIfSports American League Wild Card prediction: Astros advance
View WhatIfSports.com's American League Wild Card prediction for Astros vs. Yankees. OCTOBER 6, 2015
Anything is possible this postseason
KC is back, beware of Texas and what about those wild-card games? OCTOBER 5, 2015
Postseason Preview: Astros have arrived, how far can they go?
Surprising Houston finally punches playoff ticket OCTOBER 5, 2015
D-backs again fall to playoff-seeking Astros
Collin McHugh earned his 19th victory, Colby Rasmus homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 to clinch at least a tie for the American League's second... OCTOBER 4, 2015
Astros score 21 to back Keuchel's 20th win, close in on playoff spot
PHOENIX (AP) Dallas Keuchel became the AL's first 20-game winner and the Houston Astros backed him with the highest-scoring game in team history, moving closer to a playoff berth... OCTOBER 3, 2015
Astros hand D-backs record-breaking blowout loss
Dallas Keuchel became the AL's first 20-game winner and the Houston Astros backed him with the highest-scoring game in team history, moving closer to a playoff berth by routing the... OCTOBER 3, 2015
D-backs have chance to spoil Astros' playoff party
Houston is clinging to a one-game lead over the Angels and Twins as the Astros arrive in Phoenix for a three-game season-ending series vs. t... OCTOBER 2, 2015