The two-game set marks the seventh regular-season series played in Mexico, with Houston playing in their first international series since 2019, when they last faced the Angels in Monterrey. The Rockies are returning for the first time since 2019, when they took on the Diamondbacks in Monterrey...
“The altitude is an important factor,” said Cruz, currently a special assistant in the Dodgers front office. “It’s like playing in Colorado, I’d say, but double or triple the effect, because [Mexico City] is a little higher. You have the benefit that when you hit the ball, there...
José Urquidy played with the Astros in a exhibition game against theSan Diego Padresin Mexico City in 2016, but a right arm injury left him out of the series against the Colorado Rockies. “Back then (2016) I was a kid just dreaming of playing in the majors. It was a long process ...
Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streak.
Playing without Cody Bellinger, Chicago used Swanson's big swing and a solid start by Jameson Taillon to earn its second straight win. It will try to sweep the three-game set against the struggling Astros on Thursday. Taillon (2-0) allowed two runs, one earned, and seven hits in 5 2...
José Urquidy played with the Astros in a exhibition game against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City in 2016, but a right arm injury left him out of the series against the Colorado Rockies. “Back then (2016) I was a kid just dreaming of playing in the majors. It was a long proce...
Royals starterYordano Venturagave up one run on four hits with six strikeouts in six innings. He walked three after walking six in his first outing. TRAINER'S ROOM Royals: OF Jarod Dyson (right oblique strain) went 1 for 4 in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha after playing a full...
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Must add here. ~ The Hales are both veteran members of our SABR-based Houston Babies vintage baseball team, a club that has been playing the gloveless version of baseball by the 1860 rules since 2008. As with senior softball, Jo Hale is one of the few women vintage ball players, but ...
Up next for the Astros: The Astros, who have spent the past two days playing split-squad games in Mexico City and Florida, will reunite closer to their Kissimmee, Fla., home on Monday, facing the Braves at 5:05 p.m. CT at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex. Right-hander Doug ...