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Houston Astros, Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander, not George Costanza, to make first Astros start. Learn more about veteran pitcher.

He's already heard all your George Costanza jokes, so let's move on and get into all the baseball stuff you should know about Astros new pitcher Jason Alexander.

Chron on MSN · 4h

Who is Jason Alexander? Meet Astros' latest emergency starting pitcher.

The Houston Astros' battered pitching rotation lost another player to injury on Monday as right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the 15-day Injured List due to a foot injury. McCullers' latest setback will force Houston to turn to their 11th different starting pitcher this season on Tuesday night in Sacramento.

CBSSports.com · 4h

Astros' Jason Alexander: Getting start Tuesday

The 32-year-old right-hander will be making his first start in the big leagues since 2022, though he's been working out of the rotation or as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen over his nine appearances at the Triple-A level this season.

Astros vs Athletics Picks, Odds and Prediction

NBC Sports on MSN · 1h

Astros at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 17

It’s Tuesday, June 17, and the Astros (41-31) take on the Athletics (30-44). Jason Alexander is slated to take the mound for Houston against JP Sears for the Athletics. The Athletics picked up the win in game one of the series. Mitch Spence only gave up one run in 5.0 innings.

USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire · 1h

Astros vs. Athletics MLB player props and odds - Tuesday, June 17

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Associated Press · 5h

Astros vs. Athletics Picks, Odds and Prediction: Tuesday, June 17

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Nick Kurtz on his walk-off homer against Astros

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 13h

Houston Astros' win streak snapped with walk-off loss to Athletics in series opener

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After two straight walk-off wins, the Houston Astros had the tables turned on them Monday. Nick Kurtz, the A’s rookie first baseman, hit a walk-off home run off Bryan Abreu to send the Astros to a 3-1 loss in the opener of a four-game series at Sutter Health Park.

Yahoo! Sports · 6h

Kurtz walk-off homer vs. Astros extends Athletics' win streak

A’s Cast” analysts Chris Townsend and Tony Kemp break down the turning point in the Athletics' 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Monday at Sutter Health Park.Kurtz walk-off homer vs. Astros extends A

The Times of India on MSN · 54m

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz delivers walk-off winner, celebrates with bat toss vs. Astros

Oakland Athletics secured a thrilling 3-1 victory against Houston Astros. Rookie Nick Kurtz hit a stunning 447-foot walk-off home run. The game ended Houston's five-game winning streak. Athletics won their fourth straight game.

Astros, Lance McCullers and Sprain

The Washington Post · 23h

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. sidelined with sprained foot, rookie Ryan Gusto to start

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right foot ahead of his scheduled start against the Athletics

FOX Sports on MSN · 22h

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Placed on IL With Sprained Foot Prior to Start

The Astros are down yet another starting pitcher, with Lance McCullers the latest to land on the Injured List.

Houston Chronicle · 23h

Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. placed on injured list with foot sprain

Ryan Gusto will start in Lance McCullers Jr.'s place Monday against the A's, with Jason Alexander called up from Triple-A to fill out the roster.

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Houston Astros' Luis Guillorme might have the best hands in baseball

Guillorme's stay with the major league ball club might last a few more games. Paredes, who is struggling with a strained ...

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Ryan Gusto helps avert disaster as Houston Astros' starting pitching depth is getting tested again

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The next man up hopped into a rental car Monday and made the two-hour drive to join a Houston ...

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Watch: Recently Recalled Astros Infielder Makes Absurd Diving Catch

The Houston Astros have rounded into one of the most formidable teams in the entire American League over the last few weeks, and they've done so despite a numbe ...

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Athletics and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

Houston is 14-18 on the road and 41-31 overall. The Astros have a 13-4 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams play Tuesday for the fourth time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: ...

The Astros are rolling, but injuries are testing Houston’s depth

Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a ...

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Astros Are Right Where Everyone Thought They'd Be Despite Twisty-Turvy Path

The Houston Astros entered the 2025 MLB regular season with expectations as low as they have been in several years. While still expected to be competitive, no o ...