Jarren Duran's HR, 3 RBIs power Red Sox past Astros 3-2
Jarren Duran homered and drove in a career-high three RBIs and the Boston Red Sox overcame sloppy fielding early for a 3-2 win over the Houston AstrosAUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press
YULI GURRIEL #10 - FIRST BASEMAN - SAN DIEGO PADRES
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.111 AVG
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.111 AVG
Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline
The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland for four prospectsAUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Astros upgrade roster with trades for 1B Mancini, C Vázquez
The Houston Astros have acquired first baseman Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-team trade that also moved speedy outfielder Jose Siri to the Tampa Bay RaysAUGUST 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Astros begin 3-game series with the Red Sox
The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on MondayAUGUST 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Adds another steal Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Impact Gurriel has two steals, three doubles and three multi-hit efforts during his five-game hitting streak. His theft Sunday came as part of a double-steal that saw Jose Altuve dart home for the game's first run. Gurriel has picked up four of his seven steals this season in his last 10 games. He's slashing .243/.293/.392 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 36 runs scored and 30 doubles through 94 contests.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez hits RBI single in 10th to lift Astros over M's 3-2
Yordan Alvarez hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Seattle MarinersJULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press
Toro pinch-hits for hurt J-Rod, leads Mariners past Astros
Abraham Toro pinch-hit for injured All-Star Julio Rodriguez and delivered a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the AL-West leadin...JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press
Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1
Justin Verlander pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and won his MLB-leading 14th game, Aledmys Díaz hit two homers and Yordan Alvarez slugged his 30th home run of the seas...JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press
Swipes sixth bag Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base Thursday against Seattle.
Impact Gurriel was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning and went on to steal second base before coming around to score. After swiping one base combined across the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Gurriel now has six steals this season without being caught. That's a nice uptick in value, as Gurriel has otherwise recorded only seven home runs with 27 RBI and 33 runs scored in 91 games on the campaign.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bregman homers, has 3 RBIs to lead Astros over Mariners 4-2
Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer early, and his tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning led the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Seattle MarinersJULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press
Pinder slam lifts A's, trade target Montas over Astros 5-3
Chad Pinder hit his second grand slam in two weeks, Frankie Montas pitched five innings in what could be his final outing with Oakland and the Athletics held off the Houston Astros...JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press
Not starting Tuesday Gurriel is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Gurriel has a .528 OPS in five games since the All-Star break and will head to the bench for Tuesday's contest. J.J. Matijevic will take over at first base and bat seventh for the Astros.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of Mariners
Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña hit back-to-back home runs off Robbie Ray to begin the game, and the Houston Astros roughed up the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner in an 8-5 victory o...JULY 25, 2022 • Associated Press
Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1JULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Notches steal Friday Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 5-2 win over the Mariners.
Impact Gurriel singled and stole second in the second inning, but that was the extent of his offense Friday. The 38-year-old has four stolen bases in as many attempts this year, putting him one shy of his career high in thefts. He's batting .276 (16-for-58) in July, lifting his season slash line to .235/.285/.384 with seven home runs, 26 RBI and 31 runs scored in 85 games.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Siting for Game 2 Gurriel is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gurriel started the matinee and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Houston's victory. J.J. Matijevic, who walked off New York in Game 1 with an RBI single, will start at first base in the nightcap.
JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez homers as Astros down Yankees 7-5 for DH sweep
Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman both homered and the pair combined for five RBIs as the Houston Astros completed a doubleheader sweep of the New York Yankees Thursday with a 7-5 wi...JULY 21, 2022 • Associated Press
Astros and Athletics play to determine series winner
The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJULY 17, 2022 • Associated Press
Verlander gets MLB-leading 12th win as Astros beat A's 5-0
Justin Verlander struck out 10 in six scoreless innings to post his MLB-leading 12th win as the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Bolt HR, 3 RBIs lead Irvin, Athletics over Astros 5-1
Skye Bolt homered with a career-high three RBIs, Cole Irvin pitched six sharp innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-1JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Resting Friday Gurriel will sit Friday against the Athletics.
Impact Gurriel has just two hits in his last four games, dropping his season slash line to .2314/.283/.383. J.J. Matijevic will get the start at first base in his absence.
JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees, Orioles, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado highlight MLB first-half surprises
At the MLB halfway point, Pedro Moura looks at 10 first-half surprises, from the amazing (Yankees) to the disappointing (Angels).JULY 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
The Houston Astros are dominating the AL West (again)
Once again, the Astros are the best team in the AL West. Pedro Moura provides three key reasons why they've maintained their success.JULY 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Ohtani wins 6th straight start, triples in Angels' 7-1 win
Shohei Ohtani won his sixth straight start by striking out 12 in six innings and also hit a two-run triple in the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-1 victory over the Houston AstrosJULY 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Three hits in return Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI on Friday against the Athletics.
Impact Gurriel returned from a two-game absence caused by an undisclosed injury and recorded an RBI single in the seventh inning to drive in his 25th run of the campaign. Gurriel has been on a hot stretch at the plate, maintaining a .319 average with two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored across his last 14 games. Even so, Gurriel is still hitting just .233/.286/.396 line across 297 plate appearances on the season.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
