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White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over Astros
Sports
— Sep 27, 2026
The 81-81 Houston Astros won the AL West and will host the 84-78 Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason meeting. Chicago returns to the playoffs after a major turnaround, while Houston’s powerful lineup, led by Yordan Alvarez, poses a daunting test.
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White Sox Sweep Astros, Advance to Face Guardians
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— Sep 28, 2026
Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sent team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf a letter of support before the Sox’s AL Wild Card opener against the Houston Astros. He blessed the team and said he hoped sports would promote friendship, solidarity and respect; the letter followed the Sox’s tribute to him at a game in August.
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White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over Astros
Sports
— Sep 30, 2026
The Chicago White Sox swept Houston in their American League wild-card series, earning their first postseason-series win in 21 years after Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan, sent the team a letter of support before Game 1. Chicago won the opener 6-3 and closed out the series with a 7-3 victory.
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Alvarez Hits 41st Homer, Astros Tie AL West
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— Sep 23, 2026
Yordan Alvarez hit his 41st home run and drove in three runs in Houston’s 7-0 win over Seattle, tying for the AL home-run lead while leading the league in batting average. The win moved the Astros into a tie atop the AL West with five games left, as Alvarez remained six RBIs short of Pete Alonso in his bid to become MLB’s first Triple Crown winner since 2012.
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Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On It
Simon August · 3 min · 6h
Rays Sweep Astros, First AL Team to 90 Wins
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— Sep 13, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays routed the Houston Astros 14-4 to become the first American League team to reach 90 wins, with Jonathan Aranda homering twice and Freddy Peralta tossing five hitless innings. Houston fell to 75-75 and was swept in the series, highlighting the Rays as the AL’s premier team this season.
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Maya Lindstrom
The Rays look like the team to beat in the AL with that kind of offensive outburst and strong pitching.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Cristopher Sánchez Allows Six Runs Against Astros
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— Sep 9, 2026
Cristopher Sanchez has strung together several rough outings for the Phillies, raising questions about his viability as a postseason ace as opposing teams capitalize on base-runner traffic, with teammates like Jess Luzardo and Wheeler emerging as the more trusted options. Philadelphia is counting on a rebound from Sanchez in key upcoming series against the Astros and Braves to regain ground in the division, even as Houston’s rotation seeks to maintain its own momentum.
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Astros' Altuve Reaches 2,500-Hit Club
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— Sep 9, 2026
Jose Altuve notched his 2,500th career hit against the Phillies, becoming the second Astros player to reach the milestone and joining Freddie Freeman among active players to do so; he was celebrated by teammates and remains a central figure in Houston’s lineup behind franchise leader Craig Biggio. Managers and analysts emphasized the rarity of the feat, his sustained excellence, and the challenge ahead toward 3,000 hits as he nears age 37 next year.
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Rachel Meyers
Getting from 2500 to 3000 is a steep hill from here. If anyone on the current roster can do it, it might be him.
MLB Puts Foot Down After Houston Astros Player Used Illegal Equipment in Game 1
Opinion
— Oct 30, 2022
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Houston Astros were caught breaking the rules in the World Series. No, this time it had nothing to do with sign-stealing . Rather, this particular episode of Astros…
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Astros Rally to Beat Giants in Series Opener
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— Aug 10, 2026
The Houston Astros visit the San Francisco Giants in a pivotal series as Houston holds a slim lead in the AL West and enters as road favorites boosted by a high-powered lineup led by Yordan Álvarez. Across betting predictions, analysts highlight Astros' improved form since May, Wesneski's pitching, Tidwell's matchup, and contrasts with the Giants' struggles post-deadline, with some projections favoring Houston to cover and potentially an Over.
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One Small Step: The Whole World Looks Up
For one night, 600 million people watched the same grainy picture and felt like one species: a man on the Moon.
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Athletics Rally Past Astros 7-6 in Rubber Match
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Oakland Athletics completed a dramatic comeback to defeat the Houston Astros 7-6, highlighted by Max Muncy’s go-ahead homer in the seventh after a six-run swing. They also prevailed 4-3 on another night, leveraging small-ball infield play to edge the Astros, signaling a versatile, momentum-shifting approach against Houston.
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Astros on the Brink of World Series Title After Stunning ‘Play of the Year’ Catch in 9th Inning Saves Game
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— Nov 4, 2022
The Houston Astros have Chas McCormick to thank for a jaw-dropping catch in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, allowing them to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series. The Astros are now up…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Astros Bring Back Strom Amid Organizational Shakeups
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— Aug 27, 2026
The Houston Astros have rehired Brent Strom as a pitching consultant for the remainder of the season to help stabilize a struggling staff, with him in uniform for the Mets series. Strom, 77, previously guided the Astros from 2014–2021 during a high-clarity pitching era and is rejoining as the team seeks a boost as the rotation and staff pace toward the playoffs.
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Astros Sweep White Sox; Bullpen Shines
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— Jul 25, 2026
The Houston Astros erased a five-run deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-5, powered by an eight-run sixth inning highlighted by Christian Walker’s bases-clearing double and Cam Smith’s go-ahead homer, with Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña contributing key hits throughout the game. Houston’s bullpen, including AJ Blubaugh and Kai-Wei Teng, preserved the lead after starter Spencer Arrighetti exited early with nerve irritation, while the White Sox threatened early but couldn’t hold off the Astros’ late surge.
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Astros Beat Diamondbacks 3-1, Extend AL West Lead
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— Sep 4, 2026
The Astros defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1 behind five pitchers and a five-inning outing from Cristian Javier, who struck out eight to earn the win as Yainer Diaz homered and Josh Hader secured his 23rd save for his 250th career save. Houston extended its lead in the AL West to 2.5 games and reached 73-69, as they continue a winning stretch heading into the next game of the series.
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Chris Dalton
Five pitchers to get there isn't pretty but a win's a win. Javier settling in for five with eight K's is a nice sign for October.
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Golden Arches Used AI To Nickel-And-Dime Customers ‘Down To The Last French Fry,’ Suing Attorney Claims
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 6h
Biden Laughs Off People Saying He Is Past His ‘Prime’
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— Aug 7, 2023
President Joe Biden is making light of people questioning his age. Biden hosted the Houston Astros at the White House on Monday. “I tell you, remarkable achievements led by — and this is not hyperbole — the legendary…
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The Big Five
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The personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.
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Astros Rally Past Athletics 4-0 Alvarez Shines
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— Aug 20, 2026
Yordan Alvarez powered the Astros to a 4-0 win over Oakland with two doubles and two RBIs, boosting his season total to 90 RBIs and reinforcing Houston’s lead in the AL West. Earlier, Alvarez and Jose Altuve left a Thursday game for precautionary reasons amid a tight division race, with no major injuries reported and the team adjusting rotations in the Angels series.
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Mariano Rivera Seriously Injured During Yankees Alumni Game
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— Aug 12, 2025
For the first time in six years, Yankee Stadium brought back a tradition many fans thought they might never see again. On Saturday afternoon, before the Yankees faced the Houston Astros, the team hosted its Old Timers’…
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MLB Star Shows Support for Israel With Subtle Addition to His Hat
Reporting
— Oct 13, 2023
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman showed his solidarity with Israel on Tuesday during Game 3 of the American League Division Series. The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked southern Israel from the Gaza…
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Astros top Mets 3-1 as Brown fans season-high 10 in series opener
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— Aug 28, 2026
Hunter Brown struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings to lift the Astros to a 3-1 win over the Mets at Citi Field, with Daulton Varsho delivering a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth and Yainer Diaz adding an RBI. Houston reinforced its grip on the AL West as they went 3-1 in New York, while Mets starter Christian Scott struggled with control in a pivotal late frame.
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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case, Patient Dies
Kenya confirmed its first Ebola death: Aden Duale said a Bundibugyo case patient regrettably passed on last night at around 1130 after reaching Nairobi on Oct. 3.
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Watch: Philadelphia Took Steps to Stop Phillies Fans from Going Crazy After Big Win, It Did Not Work
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— Oct 25, 2022
On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres to win the National League Championship Series and now they are headed to the World Series against the AL champion Houston Astros. The win had…
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Astros Sweep Marlins 5-2
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— Jul 19, 2026
The Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 8-5, with Yordan Alvarez homering twice and Jeremy Peña adding a grand slam as Ronel Blanco returned from Tommy John surgery to a rough 4 2/3 innings. The Marlins extended their losing streak, including a five-game slide to the Brewers and a seven-game skid overall, raising concerns about their playoff viability and long-term form.
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Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Houston Astros announced that GM Dana Brown will part ways with the team, with his duties transitioning to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and senior adviser Jeff Bagwell, while owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during the transition. Separately, manager Joe Espada inadvertently signaled to the bullpen, prompting an unplanned early exit for Hunter Brown in a high-leverage moment as MLB rules treat the gesture as an official pitching change.
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Fans Furious After Famous Singer Flubs National Anthem: ‘Pathetic’
Opinion
— Oct 29, 2022
In perhaps a telling omen before a crushing Houston Astros choke job in Game 1 of the World Series, a six-time Grammy-nominated singer absolutely butchered “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the game. Eric Burton is…
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Yordan Alvarez chases rare AL Triple Crown while living out of an RV
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— Sep 3, 2026
Yordan Alvarez, the Houston Astros star and AL MVP frontrunner who could become baseball's first Triple Crown winner since 2012, spends his off-season traveling in an RV with his family, enjoying a normal-life routine away from the spotlight. Analyses of his postseason chances pair with praise from his manager for his poise, while talk of Alvarez chasing a Triple Crown frames broader discussions about his impact beyond the regular season.
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Tom Gallagher
Love that a guy chasing the Triple Crown just wants to park his RV and be normal in the offseason. Grounded dude.
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World’s Running Out Of Cushion To Blunt Iran War’s Oil Shock, Top Execs Say
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 7h
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