YULI GURRIEL NEWS

Springer homers twice vs former team, Jays beat Astros 2-1

George Springer homered twice against his former team, leading José Berríos and the Toronto Blue Jays over Houston 2-1 and snapping the Astros’ season-long winning streak at four

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Gurriel isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Gurriel hit .333 with three doubles, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base over his last five appearances, and he'll get his first day off since April 10. J.J. Matijevic will make his first career start at first base.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker homers, Odorizzi pitches Astros past Rangers 5-1

Jake Odorizzi allowed one hit over six innings to end a long winless drought, and a rejuvenated Kyle Tucker homered and drove in three runs to power the Houston Astros past the Tex...

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Tallies rare stolen base Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored Monday against the Rangers.

Impact Gurriel helped manufacture offense for Houston in the sixth inning. He reached base with a two-out single and proceeded to steal second base before coming around to score on a Kyle Tucker single. Though Gurriel shouldn't be counted on to provide stolen bases throughout the season, he has started to heat up at the plate, collecting three doubles and three runs scored combined across his last two games.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of extra-base hits Gurriel went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored Sunday against Toronto.

Impact Gurriel was hitless through his first three at-bats, but he led off both the fifth and seventh innings with a double. He also came around to score on each occasion. Though he's hitting only .213 across 48 plate appearances on the season, Gurriel has now collected at least one hit in four of his last five games.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peña's 2-run homer in 10th leads Astros over Blue Jays 8-7

Rookie Jeremy Peña hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 8-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and avoid a sweep

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Springer greets Houston fans with leadoff HR, Blue Jays win

George Springer hit a leadoff homer in the first game against his former team, and Santiago Espinal homered for the second straight game to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win...

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Drives in two Friday Gurriel went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact His bases-loaded dribbler the other way beat the shift with two outs in the third inning, giving the Astros a 3-0 lead they couldn't hold. Gurriel came into Friday's game with zero RBI on the season, and even after the multi-hit effort he's still slashing only .184/.205/.289 through 10 contests.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman double in 9th leads Blue Jays over Astros 4-3

Matt Chapman doubled home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-3 for their third straight win

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Ohtani overpowers in 2-way performance, Angels blank Astros

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitched perfect ball into the sixth inning, tied a career-best with 12 strikeouts and also had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over...

APRIL 21, 2022 • Associated Press

France's homer backs rookie Brash, Mariners beat Astros 7-2

Ty France hit a three-run homer, rookie starter Matt Brash took an odd no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 7-2 for a rare series victo...

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Frazier, Gonzales lead M's past Astros 11-1 in home opener

Marco Gonzales rebounded from a rocky first start to throw seven solid innings, Adam Frazier had four hits including a two-run triple and two-run double, and the Seattle Mariners o...

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Back from paternity leave The Astros reinstated Gurriel (personal) from the paternity list Monday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Houston has yet to release its lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Arizona, but it's expected to include Gurriel, who started in last Thursday's Opening Day game against the Angels before leaving the team to witness the birth of his child. Niko Goodrum and Aledmys Diaz shared duties at first base over the three games Gurriel missed, but both are expected to move back into utility roles.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cuban officials blast plan for baseball pros to play Classic

Cuban state sports officials are denouncing a plan by baseball players who left the island to play in the Major Leagues to field their own team in the next World Baseball Classic

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Expected back Tuesday Gurriel (personal) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gurriel was placed on the paternity list Friday, and he missed the remainder of the team's opening series against the Angels as a result. Given that the team is off Monday, he is in line to return to the lineup at the next opportunity. Gurriel should start at first base while hitting fifth in the order.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peña homers with parents watching, Astros thump Angels 13-6

Jeremy Peña hit his first major league home run while his parents were being interviewed on the broadcast, Kyle Tucker went deep twice and the Houston Astros pounded the Los Angele...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on paternity list Gurriel was placed on the paternity list Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Thursday's Opening Day win over the Angels, but he'll be away from the team for 1-3 days following the birth of his child. Joe Perez was called up by the Astros ahead of Friday's game against the Angels, while Aledmys Diaz should see increased playing time at first base while Gurriel is unavailable.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lockout experience fuels Astros' Baker's unorthodox approach

As either a player, coach or manager, Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros has been through every baseball work stoppage

APRIL 4, 2022 • Associated Press

No more pizza or soda for Gurriel -- just HRs WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Knowing that Spring Training was likely to be abbreviated this year, Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel gave up pizz...

MARCH 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Two Astros named to All-MLB Second Team Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez and outfielder Kyle Tucker were named to the 2021 All-MLB Second Team as announced on Tuesday. Houst...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Goldschmidt, Edman, Arenado, Bader, O'Neill earn Gold Gloves

St. Louis became the first team with five Gold Glove winners when first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Tommy Edman, third baseman Nolan Arenado, center fielder Harrison B...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Dodgers offer QOs to Seager, Taylor but not Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended qualifying offers to free agent All-Stars Corey Seager and Chris Taylor, but not Clayton Kershaw

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Returning to Houston The Astros intend to exercise Gurriel's team option for the 2022 season, Gurriel tweeted from his personal account Thursday.

Impact Gurriel's club option is worth $8 million, an increase of 1.5 million from his 2021 salary. He performed well as the Astros' regular first baseman last season, logging a 134 wRC+ and .363 wOBA while also winning the American League batting title. He projects to return to a full-time role once again, and his contact-heavy approach at the plate could help him maintain steady production despite entering his age-37 campaign.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fried finds footing in WS clincher for Braves after stomp

Max Fried got stomped on in the first inning, then delivered the best start of the entire World Series for the champion Braves

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press