The Astros fired assistant GM Brandon Taubman after discovering that he lied to them about his expletive tirade towards a group of female reporters.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
‘We’ll be fine’: Astros confident in World Series comeback against Nationals
The Astros will try to become only the second team since 1985 to lose their first two games at home and still win the World Series vs. Nationals.
Astros facing the unthinkable after Game 2 loss to Nationals in World Series
They Nationals embarrassed the Astros in Game 2 and are now halfway home to the first World Series championship by D.C. team since 1924.
Yankees stave off elimination, beat Justin Verlander, Astros in Game 5 of ALCS
The Yankees homered twice in the first inning off Justin Verlander as New York beat Houston in Game 5 of the ALCS.
Astros get last laugh with ALCS Game 4 win, silence Yankee Stadium fans
After an 8-3 victory in Game 4 of the ALCS, the Astros were able to quiet the fans in the Bronx after another loss.
Astros push Yankees to the brink with Game 4 win, take commanding ALCS lead
George Springer and Carlos Correa each slugged three-run homers as the Astros cruised to a 8-3 win over the Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Angels hire Joe Maddon as next manager
Joe Maddon was recently let go as Cubs manager after a five-year stint that included a World Series. He replaces Brad Ausmus, who lasted one year.
Astros’ Josh Reddick calls New York fans ‘disrespectful’ at Yankee Stadium after abuse
Astros right fielder Josh Reddick was critical of the fans behavior at Yankees Stadium after Game 3 of the ALCS, calling it “disrespectful.”
Gerrit Cole magical again, leads Astros to ALCS Game 3 win over Yankees
Gerrit Cole tossed seven scoreless innings against the Yankees to lead the Astros to Game 3 victory of the ALCS.
Having spurned the Yankees as a teenager, Astros’ Gerrit Cole has another chance to break New York hearts
Houston’s dominant right-hander was the Yankees’ first-round pick all the way back in 2008, but he chose to go to college instead of signing.