Rockets Predicted to Have NBA's Best Defense Next Season

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If there s one thing that you can guarantee about the Houston Rockets, it s that they re going to defend. Head coach Ime Udoka hangs his hat on getting stops, which the Rockets desperately needed at the time of his arrival in 2023. In the two...

NBA stock up, stock down after free agency and draft: Rockets, Nuggets make big moves

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With most of the biggest moves having taken place, here s a look at four NBA teams whose stock is up, and four others whose stock is down.

The signing Houston Rockets should have made instead of Clint Capela

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The signing of Clint Capela will no doubt help the Rockets, but here s the player they should have signed in free agency instead.

Hawks Consider Jumping Into Historic Seven-Team NBA Trade Involving Kevin Durant

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The Atlanta Hawks are considering becoming part of the Kevin Durant trade involving a league-record seven teams.

Estrada hits 2-run homer, drives in 4 in Rockies' 7-6 victory over Astros

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Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in four runs to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Thursday. Colorado improved to 9-34 at home, still the worst home start in the modern era. The Rockies have...

Astros Provide Encouraging Update on Status of Injured Star Jeremy Pena

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The injuries have just kept coming for the Houston Astros, who are now down multiple key contributors in their lineup. Already without designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, outfielders Chas McCormick and Jacob Melton and utility man Zach Dezenzo, the...

MLB Mock Blockbuster Trade: Los Angeles Angels Deal Taylor Ward to Houston Astros

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Veteran outfielder Taylor Ward was the subject of quite a few baseball trade rumors last summer for the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles is only 2.5 games behind the final AL wild card spot despite having a below .500 record. Ward also has another...

Astros predicted by MLB executives to trade top prospect

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The Houston Astros are likely to be active at the trade deadline. With needs at a few key areas on the roster, especially in left field, the Astros could be among the most aggressive teams at the deadline. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic,...

Rockies get injury update before Astros game

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The Colorado Rockies have been without Ezequiel Tovar since the beginning of June, but he is getting close to the next step in his rehab.

Astros Make All-Star Statement After Josh Hader Announcement

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Astros All-Star statement after Josh Hader news.

Former Detroit Tigers infielder returns to MLB with Astros

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Zack Short has now played for five MLB teams. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP By Evan Woodbery | ewoodber@mlive.com Veteran utility infielder Zack Short is back in the big leagues. The Houston Astros selected Short s contract from Triple-A on Wednesday....

Astros Veteran Outfielder Making Significant Progress in Return From Injury Setback

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The Houston Astros have had a pretty difficult season when it comes to injuries, specifically, and yet they have been able to overcome this setback en route to an American League West-leading 52-34 record through the first few months of the...

Astros get Shohei Ohtani news ahead of Dodgers series

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The Houston Astros are in the middle of a very strong season so far. A huge reason for their success is their two staff aces in Spencer Brown and Framber Valdez. Both will be tested when they face the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. During...

Astros Star Jose Altuve Passes Franchise Legend For Second on All-Time Hits List

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The Houston Astros won yet again on Wednesday night, now eight for their last ten and climbing within a game of the best record in the American League. Earning a victory is always nice, but the headline of the night came from one of Houston s...

Astros vs. Rockies odds, predictions: MLB picks, best bets Thursday

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