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Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games for using foreign substance

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has been suspended 10 games and fined by Major League Baseball, it was announced on Tuesday. Blanco was ejected from Tuesday night’s game against the Oakland A’s due to the alleged use of foreign substances after the third inning.

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White Sox acquire OF Corey Julks from Astros

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Corey Julks from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league right-hander Luis Rodriguez. The deal was announced Wednesday by Astros general manager Dana Brown.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Astros look to overcome taxed bullpen vs. A's

The Houston Astros carved out a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday on the backs of five relievers after starter Ronel Blanco was ejected.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Astros beat A's on walk-off single in 10th inning

Victor Caratini hit a one-out, walk-off single to center field in the 10th inning, and the host Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Tuesday.

Victor Caratini News / Crawfish Boxes / 8 hours ago

Caratini walks it off again. Astros 2-1 over A’s in extras

Ronel Blanco ejected for substance on his glove It was the only the second extra inning victory for the Astros all year. Both times backup catcher and pinch-hitter extraordinaire Victor Caratini had the walkoff hit.

Ronel Blanco News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

Watch: Astros pitcher ejected after foreign substance check

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros following an umpire check for a foreign substance on his glove.

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Ronel Blanco News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Astros RHP Ronel Blanco ejected from start

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco was ejected before the start of the fourth inning of his Tuesday start following a lengthy inspection of his glove by the umpiring crew.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Astros starter ejected after foreign substance inspection

It’s almost certain that the Astros will be without him for the next week and a half. Players thrown out of a game for foreign substance usage are subject to an automatic 10-game suspension.

Astros 3B breaks out of slump in contract year

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Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

Why Astros will still make playoffs despite 2024 struggles

It’s been well-documented by now that the Houston Astros have had a miserable start to their 2024 season. Since the rest of Major League Baseball has been praying on Houston’s downfall for nearly a decade, it’s tempting for many to use this slip out of the gates as cause to write the Astros off completely as a team that can make the MLB playoffs.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Astros 3B breaks out of slump in contract year

He was saying goodbye to baseballs as he led the Astros to a 9-2 win over the Athletics on Monday. He came into Monday night’s matchup with just one home run but tripled the statistic by game's end.

The Astros Can Still Contend Despite the Horrendous Start

Slow start leaves Astros facing roster questions

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The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 13 minutes ago

Is Tigers' Spencer Torkelson's offensive resurgence for real?

Will the real Spencer Torkelson please stand up?

Torkelson's bat coming to life as Tigers, Marlins collide

Tigers use 3-run eighth to top Marlins

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Justin Verlander News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Astros’ Justin Verlander calls out analytics for starting pitcher ‘epidemic’

Superstar pitcher Justin Verlander has seen plenty of changes throughout his 21 years in the MLB. The 41-year-old has never been too shy to speak his mind, and he’s now denouncing the usage of analytics in baseball shortly after tossing yet another excellent outing for the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

The Astros Can Still Contend Despite the Horrendous Start

Despite having their worst start in ten years, it’s too early to count the Houston Astros out of the postseason. The Houston Astros have not had the season

Justin Verlander News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Astros’ Justin Verlander gets ultimate praise after vintage outing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander bounced back from a nightmarish outing with a phenomenal showing against the Detroit Tigers in a 9-3 win

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 21 hours ago

Slow start leaves Astros facing roster questions

The Astros are out to a slow start this year, currently sitting 15-25, ahead of just the White Sox and Angels in the American League standings. That’s led to early speculation about them possibly trading some pieces at this summer’s deadline.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / 35 minutes ago

Alex Bregman and the Astros Are Still Searching for Answers

Entering the 2024 season, one of the pressing issues facing the Houston Astros was what to do with Alex Bregman. A month and a half in and the issue is the same, yet so very different.

Houston Astros News / Inside The Diamonds / May 10

Houston Astros Roster Moves 5/10

The Houston Astros enter okay this Friday, May 10th, with a 13-24 record. They are coming off a series with the New York Yankees, in which they dropped two of three.

Jon Singleton News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9