HOUSTON — A lucky break brought up the Houston Astros’ heartbeat, a man whose early-season malaise is making it impossible for his club to establish any consistency. Blaming Yordan Alvarez alone for ...

The Houston Astros' bats gave a subtle nod to the newly nicknamed "Ice Box" during their first four games of 2025. Joe Espada ...

After being forced to move Jordan Hicks to the bullpen in late July last season, the San Francisco Giants were encouraged by ...

After being forced to move Jordan Hicks to the bullpen in late July last season, the San Francisco Giants were encouraged by the right-hander's performance on Monday in his return to the rotation.

The Astros and Giants begin a three-game series Monday that includes the debut of Houston's new City Connect uniforms.

A study in contrast began the bottom of Monday’s first inning. Jose Altuve dug into the batter’s box and swung at the first pitch he saw from Giants starter Jordan Hicks, bouncing out on a sinker.

Pitching in his hometown park for the first time in his seven Major League seasons, Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks dazzled ...

Cam Smith and his mom: Astros manager Joe Espada said it wasn’t easy convincing Smith’s mom, Stephanie Hocza, to come to the ...

Houston hopes Paredes' plate discipline is contagious, a reliever is gaining Joe Espada's trust, plus more observations on ...

Matt Kawahara covers the Astros for the Houston Chronicle. He can be reached at [email protected]. He joined ...

Zach Dezenzo gets his first start in right field as Cam Smith sits after two games. Manager Joe Espada says it's a work in ...