No one in the history of Major League Baseball has hit more first-inning postseason home runs than Jose Altuve

HOUSTON — The Astros’ Jose Altuve started Houston’s American League Division Series Game 1 matchup against the Minnesota Twins the same way he has so many times before – with a first-inning home run. The Astros leadoff hitter went deep off Minnesota starter Baily Ober to give Houston a 1-0 lead Saturday. It was Altuve’s … Read more

Twins vs. Astros: Everything you need to know, from the ceremonial first pitch to national anthem performer and more

There’s a lot going out at Minute Maid Park before Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS between Minnesota and Houston. HOUSTON — It’s that time of year again for the Houston Astros. For the seventh straight season, the hometown team is starting down the road they hope will end with another World Series title. … Read more