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How to Watch Astros vs. Angels: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 29

Preview the Aug. 29 matchup between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.
AUGUST 29 • Data Skrive
How to Watch Astros vs. Angels: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 29
Freeland shakes off 1st-inning struggles to continue rotation's upward trend HOUSTON -- For the third straight game, Rockies’ starting pitching faced adversity from the get-go against the Astros. And for a third strai...
AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM
Christian Walker blasts two homers, including game-winner in win over Rockies Christian Walker's second home run of the game broke a tie in the eighth inning and gave the host Houston Astros a 4-3 win over the Colorado...
AUGUST 28 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Deadspin | Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. makes 'short term' move to bullpen Deadspin | Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. makes 'short term' move to bullpen
AUGUST 28 • DEADSPIN.COM
Jason Alexander - Season-high eight Ks in no-decision Alexander didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Rockies, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.
Impact Although the three runs allowed were his most since July 24 versus the Athletics, Alexander fanned a season-high eight Thursday. The right-hander fell out one short of qualifying for a quality start, but he's now worked at least 5.1 innings in five consecutive outings. Alexander has proven to be a serviceable member of Houston's rotation, submitting a 2.96 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 41:15 K:BB over 48.2 frames since joining the Astros, though his recent rise in streaming value will likely take a hit with the Yankees looming for his next scheduled appearance.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Walker's multihomer game fuels Astros' series victory HOUSTON -- Christian Walker cranked a pair of solo homers, including a go-ahead blast on the first pitch thrown in the eighth inning by reli...
AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM

Christian Walker homers twice to lead Astros over Rockies 4-3

Christian Walker homered twice, capped by a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies
AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Astros vs. Angels Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 29

Preview the Aug. 29 matchup between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
AUGUST 28 • Data Skrive
Astros vs. Angels Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 29
Taylor Trammell - Takes part in full workouts Trammell (neck/concussion) resumed taking part in full workouts with the Astros earlier in the week, MLB.com reports.
Impact Trammell was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 21, one day after he suffered a cervical muscle strain as well as a concussion following a collision with the outfield wall. His ability to return to full workouts suggests that he's made some progress in his recovery from both injuries, but the Astros haven't offered up a clear timeline for his return.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
McCullers to make 'short term' move to Houston's bullpen HOUSTON -- Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., who made a triumphant return to the mound this year after missing more than two seasons...
AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM
Lance McCullers Jr. - Moving to bullpen for now Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that McCullers is available to pitch out of the bullpen, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Espada described the move as "short-term" and noted that McCullers is an option to start Monday's game against the Angels. Luis Garcia (elbow) is also an option to return from the 60-day injured list start Monday, and the two could be used in tandem if McCullers isn't needed out of the bullpen Thursday versus the Rockies or during the first three games of the series with the Angels over the weekend. In his most recent start this past Friday in Baltimore following his return from the IL, McCullers yielded three runs and walked five over four innings. He's now sitting on a 6.89 ERA in 12 starts this season.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Lance McCullers Jr. - Moving to bullpen for now Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that McCullers is available to pitch out of the bullpen, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Espada described the move as "short-term" and noted that McCullers is an option to start Monday's game against the Angels. Luis Garcia (elbow) is also an option to start Monday, and the two could be used in a tandem start if McCullers isn't needed out of the bullpen this weekend. McCullers yielded three runs and walked five over four innings this past Friday in Baltimore in his first start off the injured list, and he's sitting on a 6.89 ERA in 12 starts this season.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Getting day off Thursday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez started in both of the past two days upon his return from the 60-day injured list, but he will get a breather for Thursday's matinee. Jose Altuve will occupy the designated-hitter spot and Mauricio Dubon will cover left field in the rubber match.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Getting day off Thursday Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rockies.
Impact Alvarez started each of the last two days upon his return from the 60-day injured list, but he will get a breather for Thursday's matinee. Jose Altuve is in the designated hitter spot and Mauricio Dubon is playing right field in the rubber match.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Yainer Diaz - Remaining out of starting nine Diaz (hand) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Diaz will be held out of the starting nine for the third game in a row while he manages a hand injury. Cesar Salazar will get the nod behind the plate in place of Diaz, who can be considered day-to-day heading into the Astros' weekend series with the Angels.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Yainer Diaz - Remaining out of starting nine Diaz (hand) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Diaz will be held out of the starting nine for the third game in a row while he manages a hand injury. Cesar Salazar will get the nod behind the plate in place of Diaz, who can be considered day-to-day heading into the Astros' weekend series with the Angels.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Shohei Ohtani Rebounded and the Dodgers Swept the Reds

Shohei Ohtani starred on the mound, the Rangers dropped 20 on the Angels, Eugenio Suárez is back and more from Wednesday's MLB action.
AUGUST 28 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in Baseball: Shohei Ohtani Rebounded and the Dodgers Swept the Reds
Luis Garcia - Could return this weekend Garcia (elbow) could be activated from the 60-day injured list as soon as this weekend for the Astros' four-game series against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Garcia's latest rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday went well, as he struck out five over six innings of one-run ball. He averaged 91.7 mph and topped out at 93.5 mph with his four-seamer, which is notably down from the 94 mph he averaged in his last full season in 2022. Still, while Garcia has had numerous starts and stops during his comeback from Tommy John surgery, the results have been there on his rehab assignment, as he holds a 3.30 ERA and 38:7 K:BB over 30 innings. The Astros are currently using a six-man rotation, and they could either keep that setup, with Garcia replacing Jason Alexander, or pair Garcia with another starter -- likely Cristian Javier or Lance McCullers -- for piggyback starts.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Garcia - Could return this weekend Garcia (elbow) could be activated from the 60-day injured list as soon as this weekend for the Astros' four-game series against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Garcia's latest rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday went well, as he struck out five over six innings of one-run ball. He averaged 91.7 miles per hour and topped out at 93.5 mph with his four-seamer, which is notably down from the 94 mph he averaged in his last full season in 2022. Still, while Garcia has had numerous starts and stops during his comeback from May 2023 Tommy John surgery, the results have been solid during his rehab assignment, as he holds a 3.30 ERA and 38:7 K:BB over 30 innings. The Astros are currently using a six-man rotation; they could either keep that setup in place and have Garcia replace Jason Alexander, or they could pair Garcia with another hurler -- likely Cristian Javier or Lance McCullers -- for piggyback starts.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Framber Valdez bounces back with seven shutout frames in Astros' big night vs. Rockies | Sporting News Framber Valdez had fun against the Rockies.
AUGUST 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Astros' Yordan Álvarez exudes confidence with home run in second game back after three-month IL stint | Sporting News Yordan Alvarez confident after going deep in just his second back from long injured list stint.
AUGUST 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Jason Alexander, pitching-rich Astros try to top Rockies again The Houston Astros are using a six-man rotation after three starters came off the injured list this month, and another rehabbing right-hande...
AUGUST 28 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Astros play the Rockies in series rubber match

Both the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday
AUGUST 28 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Jason Alexander, pitching-rich Astros try to top Rockies again Deadspin | Jason Alexander, pitching-rich Astros try to top Rockies again
AUGUST 28 • DEADSPIN.COM
Deadspin | Framber Valdez bounces back to help Astros blank Rockies Deadspin | Framber Valdez bounces back to help Astros blank Rockies
AUGUST 28 • DEADSPIN.COM
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