/tags/houston-astros Houston Astros en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:57:52 GMT /sports/2023-10-23/texas-rangers-headed-to-world-series-with-win-over-reigning-champion-astros The American League Championship Series between the two Texas teams went seven games, but ultimately the Rangers advanced after a dominant 11-4 win. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:57:52 GMT /sports/2023-10-23/texas-rangers-headed-to-world-series-with-win-over-reigning-champion-astros Toluwani Osibamowo, Paul DeBenedetto /sports/2023-10-18/texas-rangers-fans-hopeful-for-alcs-sweep With the Texas Rangers' 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series, North Texas fans are hoping this week's games in Arlington will pave the way for a spot in the World Series. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:01:33 GMT /sports/2023-10-18/texas-rangers-fans-hopeful-for-alcs-sweep Toluwani Osibamowo /sports/2023-10-18/rangers-lead-astros-in-race-to-represent-texas-in-the-world-series Houston has the edge in experience, but the Rangers have been red-hot in the playoffs. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:51:39 GMT /sports/2023-10-18/rangers-lead-astros-in-race-to-represent-texas-in-the-world-series Michael Marks | Texas Standard , Gabrielle Muñoz | Texas Standard /sports/2023-06-10/new-pitch-clock-helping-solve-what-some-have-seen-as-baseballs-boring-problem MLB games are now averaging around 29 minutes less, and viewership is up. Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-06-10/new-pitch-clock-helping-solve-what-some-have-seen-as-baseballs-boring-problem Sean Saldana /2021-11-03/the-atlanta-braves-shut-out-the-astros-7-0-to-become-world-series-champions The Braves needed six games to put away the Astros, and are now celebrating their first championship since 1995. Atlanta's Jorge Soler was named the series Most Valuable Player. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:05:21 GMT /2021-11-03/the-atlanta-braves-shut-out-the-astros-7-0-to-become-world-series-champions Doreen McCallister /sports/2021-10-26/the-world-series-begins-tonight-heres-how-to-watch The Astros will have homefield advantage, with games 1 and 2 at Minute Maid Park this week. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT /sports/2021-10-26/the-world-series-begins-tonight-heres-how-to-watch Paul DeBenedetto | Houston Public Media /sports/2020-01-13/astros-hinch-gm-banned-for-season-for-sign-stealing Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing… Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:40:10 GMT /sports/2020-01-13/astros-hinch-gm-banned-for-season-for-sign-stealing Associated Press