The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 8-3, on Tuesday evening, and in that game, second baseman Jose Altuve went 4-for-5, collecting a home run, two RBI's, two runs scored, and his 50th stolen base of the year.
This is video of Houston Astros centerfielder Brandon Barnes robbing Adam Dunn, of the Chicago White Sox, of a home run on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois.
In earlier segments of my 2013 Major League Baseball preview I previewed the American League East, the National League East, the American League Central, and the National League Central divisions.
In this segment, I take a look at the American League West.
Bo Porter, currently the third base coach with the Washington Nationals, has been named the next manager of the Houston Astros, with an official announcement coming on Thursday morning.
Check out this great play from Tuesday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval bobbleshad a foul pop-up hit by Astros catcher Jason Castro in the bottom of the first inning tonight, and knocks it in the direction of shortstop Brandon Crawford, who makes a diving catch.
The Houston Astros fired manager Brad Mills, along with hitting coach Mike Barnett, and first base coach Bobby Meacham after a 12-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Well, it been this type of year for the Houston Astros, who have the worst record in Major League Baseball.
Then again, it's been this type of year for the Washignton Nationals, who currently lead the National League East.