Ozuna homers, Arcia's RBI in 10th lifts Braves to 5-4 win over Astros

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 11:39A Associated Press

Marcell Ozuna hit his major league-leading eighth homer and Orlando Arcia’s RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. It completes a three-game sweep of the struggling Astros and is...

Breaking down Texans' picks in Dane Brugler's 7-round mock draft

Texans Wire 4/17 9:23A Cole Thompson

The 2024 NFL draft is just over a week away, and the Houston Texans are sitting in a prime position to land one of the top players on Day 2. Even without a first-round pick, Houston s built to win a championship. Headlined by a breakout season...

Astros' Justin Verlander to be activated from IL and make season debut Friday

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 7:56A Yahoo Sports

Verlander has not pitched for the Astros this season due to shoulder inflammation.

TeX's and O's: Georgia Safety Javon Bullard could bring physicality to secondary

Texans Wire 4/17 6:00A John Crumpler

The Houston Texans are ready to contend. Coming off an 11-8 campaign, general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans have had a spectacular start to the off-season and have brought in players with Super Bowl optimism. Wide receiver...

Lancaster Stormers sign Major League veteran

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 5:39A WHTM

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – The Lancaster Stormers announced the signing of former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher James Hoyt to the 2024 roster on Wednesday. Hoyt reached the majors in 2016 with the Houston Astros. The 37-year-old spent...

Michigan WR Roman Wilson saw 'star' potential in Nico Collins while teammates

Texans Wire 4/17 4:00A John Crumpler

Nico Collins said goodbye to Michigan just before the turnaround said hello. Collins, last season s breakout receiver for the Houston Texans, elected to sit out the 2020 season before entering the draft that offseason. Without a leading receiver,...

Evaluating Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore's Rookie Seasons with Rockets

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 3:27A Sports Illustrated Houston Rocke

© Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Evaluating Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore s Rookie Seasons with Rockets The Rockets introduced two high-flying rookies to their squad in 2023-24. How did they fare? Author: Derek Parker Apr 17, 2024 In this story:...

Every player drafted with 42nd overall pick in the last 20 years

Texans Wire 4/17 2:52A Cole Thompson

The Houston Texans will have plenty of time to decide what direction they ll turn with their first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft since they won t be on the clock until midway through the second round. After trading away their first-round pick to the...

Minus Ozzie Albies, Braves bid to sweep Astros

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 1:46A Deadspin

Albies landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after tests revealed he fractured his right big toe on a hit by a pitch in the second inning of the series opener against the Houston Astros the previous day. Albies remained in that game and...

The wait is over! A 1st-round pick in 2016, Forrest Whitley finally gets call to Astros

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 1:36A kens5.com

Astros The wait is over! A 1st-round pick in 2016, Forrest Whitley finally gets call to Astros He was fresh out of high school when the Astros drafted him with the 17th pick in 2016. Now, eight years later, Forrest Whitley is on the big league...

Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/17 12:53A khou.com

Astros ace Justin Verlander threw a side session Tuesday, and could make his season debut this weekend against the Washington Nationals. Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn t say which game of the series Verlander...

Braves try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Astros

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/16 10:01P Porterville Recorder

Atlanta Braves (11-5, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (6-13, fifth in the AL West) Houston; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried (1-0, 8.74 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Astros: J.P. France (0-2, 8.22 ERA,...

Longtime Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley to make MLB debut on Tuesday vs. Atlanta

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/16 10:06A ABC13 Houston

Forrest Whitley, the Astros former first-round draft pick eight years ago, will make his Major League Baseball debut during the second of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, the club announced. The Astros optioned...

NBA Rumors: Rockets GM Rafael Stone, Assistant Eli Witus Signed Contract Extensions

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 4/16 9:48A Bleacher Report

The Houston Rockets are running it back for several more seasons with general manager Rafael Stone. The Rockets signed Stone and assistant general manager Eli Witus to multi-year contract extensions earlier this season, according to ESPN s Adrian...

Welcome to the show: Houston Astros set to call up former first round pick Forrest Whitley

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 4/16 8:10A Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Per a report from the Athletic, the Houston Astros are set to call up former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley.