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Astros promote Joey Loperfido, clouding Jose Abreu's role

Top prospect Joey Loperfido will join the Houston Astros before the start of a series with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. The Astros made the announcement Monday with 37-year-old first baseman Jose Abreu off to a slow start at the plate.

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With Abreu struggling, Astros promote 1B Loperfido

The Houston Astros are promoting first baseman Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land as they try to solve problems at the position, after the left-handed prospect hit .287 with 13 homers and 27 RBIs in 25 games for the club's top minor league affiliate.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 1 hour ago

Loperfido, Pena, and the Astros

Joey Loperfido called up to the big show. And checking in on Jeremy Pena. As the Astros left Mexico and flew back to Houston, word spread that the Astros will call up 24 year old OF/1b Joey Loperfido before Tuesday’s game against the Guardians.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Three MLB teams that should push the panic button

These three teams are not off to the starts they expected and are quickly running out of time to right the ship.

Astros to promote batter who smoked the ball in spring training

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 10 hours ago

Astros to Promote Organization’s Versatile No. 6 Prospect

The Houston Astros are shaking up their roster amidst a slow start to the season. The team plans to call up one of their top prospects to the big leagues before their series opens against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

Joey Loperfido News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 hours ago

Astros to promote batter who smoked ball in spring training

Astros to promote batter who smoked the ball in spring training

The Astros are calling up slugger Joey Loperfido, who has been doing a nice job at the Triple-A level after earlier crushing the ball in spring training.

Astros beat Rockies to complete Mexico City Series sweep

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MLB News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Astros beat Rockies to complete Mexico City Series sweep

Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena each hit solo home runs as the Houston Astros completed a two-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with an 8-2 win on Sunday in the Mexico City Series.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 11 hours ago

Astros Dominate the Rockies Way Above Mile-High in Mexico City, 8-2

Sweep the Rox in convincing fashion A ray of hope for the Astros at last. Two dominant wins and quality baseball in all aspects of the game. Finally. The Astros have now had three straight starts by real major league pitchers.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / 21 hours ago

Framber Valdez returns as Astros seek Mexico City sweep of Rockies

The Colorado Rockies became the first team to play a regular-season game in three different countries within the same month. They're also the first team to lose games in three countries.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / April 28

Astros vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Houston Astros (8-19) and Yordan Alvarez (2 HR in his last game) are favored (-210) on the moneyline for their matchup with the Colorado Rockies (7-20) on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET on ESPN.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 27

Astros crush Rockies in Mexico City Series opener

Yordan Alvarez homered twice and finished with three hits, Kyle Tucker hit also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday night.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 26

Astros, expecting Framber Valdez back, option JP France to Triple-A

The struggling Houston Astros optioned right-handed starter JP France to Triple-A Sugar Land Friday, clearing the way for the team to activate left-hander Framber Valdez from the 15-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series

Finally, some good news for the Houston Astros pitching staff. Left-hander Framber Valdez will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies in Mexico City.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

How a Bad Season Can Save the Houston Astros Dynasty The Astros Rough Start Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

It’s no secret that the Houston Astros have gotten off to a rough start this year. The Astros currently sit 12 games below .500 and in last place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Astros set to activate key starting pitcher on Sunday

The news is obviously great for Valdez personally. He and the club got a scare when he landed on the injured list earlier this month due to soreness in his throwing elbow.

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MLB News / Action Network / April 23

MLB betting: Astros vs. Cubs odds, pick and predictions for Tuesday 4/23

Cody Goggin of the Action Network shares his Astros vs. Cubs pick, including MLB odds and predictions for the game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 23.

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Jose Abreu News / Yardbarker / April 21