Sports Illustrated

Houston Police Uncover Person Behind Death Threats Against Astros Star

Death threats against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. led to a three-week investigation that has uncovered the person behind the threats. But, there’s a twist. While the Houston Police ...
Houston Chronicle

Mike Fiers says he’s received death threats over Astros cheating scandal, plans to keep ring

MESA, Ariz. — Mike Fiers acknowledged Thursday that he has received threats of physical violence since his public comments launched MLB’s investigation into the Astros’ cheating scandal, but he’s not ...
NBC Connecticut

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. receives death threats aimed at children after tough start

Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who was making just his ...
The New York Times

After a Mariners sweep, Astros’ 8-year reign atop the AL West is nearing an end

HOUSTON — Before their dreams died, the Houston Astros announced a lineup change, apt for a star-crossed season careening toward catastrophe. According to Baseball Prospectus, no team in the sport has ...
The New York Times

In potentially his final Astros start, Framber Valdez keeps Houston’s playoff hopes alive

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — To save their season, the Houston Astros started someone with a World Series-clinching win on his resume. It’s forgotten amid the frustrating final chapter of Framber ...
Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros down to six games left to keep playoff streak alive. 'We need to bring it'

Before perhaps their final chance to prolong a division race, the Houston Astros suffered another painful blow in a season full of them. Some 90 minutes prior to facing the Seattle Mariners, the ...