US Edition'We Just Couldn't Cheat Enough' - Fans Lash Out After Carlos Correa Pens Emotional Note on Astros’ Failed Playoffs Bid
The Astros ended an eight-year playoff streak due to key player departures, injuries, and late-season losses, finishing 86-75 with their postseason hopes dashed on Sept. 27.
- The Astros' eight-year streak ended Saturday when the Cleveland Guardians clinched the final American League berth with a walk-off, eliminating Houston from the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
- The roster was weakened when Alex Bregman left in free agency and Kyle Tucker was traded, while injuries sidelined Yordan Alvarez and other key players like Josh Hader and Jeremy Peña.
- Late in the season, Houston was swept at home by the Seattle Mariners and lost two to the Oakland Athletics, then squandered a 3-0 lead in a 4-3 Friday loss to the Los Angeles Angels, while Cleveland and Detroit won Saturday to clinch postseason spots.
- Carlos Correa apologized, saying `I want to apologize to the fans in Houston for falling short. It's not what they're accustomed to`, while Joe Espada held a tough meeting and removed Altuve, Correa, and Paredes to manage injuries.
- Looking ahead, the Houston Astros face a reset aiming for 84 to 88 games, as their era of AL Championship Series appearances and World Series wins appears closed; team leaders promised to improve for next year.
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Astros Eye Controversial Familiar Face as Massive Clubhouse Changes Loom After Missed Playoffs
It’s interesting that despite having almost identical seasons, the Tigers and Astros ended up in very different spots in the standings. Reportedly, both finished with an 87-75 record, but while the Tigers punched their ticket to the playoffs, the Astros just missed out. The reason? The Tigers clinched that final, coveted wild card spot thanks to their 4-2 record against Houston during the regular season. So even though it’s surprising that this …
The Houston Astros' streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances ended Saturday night in the second inning of their 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
On unfamiliar ground, Astros, like Angels, to finish season out of playoffs
When the Houston Astros take the field on Sunday afternoon against the host Los Angeles Angels, it will mark the first time the visitors will have played a game while eliminated from postseason contention since 2016.
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