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Trailing after seven innings usually has spelled doom for the Astros in 2024. They bucked that season-long trend Monday night by rallying for four runs in the eighth inning, with Yainer Diaz delivering a tiebreaking two-run homer, for a series-opening win over the Cardinals. That came despite Kyle Tucker's departure after fouling a ball off his leg. Before the game, general manager Dana Brown doubled down on his belief the team wouldn't be a trade-deadline seller. Monday marked the 10-year anniversary of Jon Singleton's MLB debut in a career that has defied convention. The Cardinals' first visit to Houston in eight years also marked a homecoming for rookie shortstop Masyn Winn, who grew up a big Astros fan in Kingwood.
Texans receiver Tank Dell discusses the night he was shot at a Florida bar this offseason. Former Cowboys guard and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen dies suddenly at age 52.
In a busy year for him, decorated UH sprinter Shaun Maswanganyi eyes the one thing missing on his résumé.
The Texas softball team clinches a berth in the championship round of the Women's College World Series.
The Caitlin Clark drama that generated lots of talk over the weekend? It's good for the WNBA, writes columnist Scott Ostler.
Landry Locker, a longtime co-host on Sports Radio 610's midday show, announced he has departed the station.
Save the date: Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom chat at noon on Tuesday, June 11 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' first NBA championship with former players Mario Elie and Matt Bullard. Click this link to register for the event.
Stat of the day: 2.26. The Astros' bullpen ERA in May, the best in the 15-team American League.
 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Jon Shapley/Staff Photographer
In the nick of time
The Astros were 1-24 this season when trailing after seven innings. Big home runs from Yainer Diaz and Alex Bregman bucked the trend in Monday's comeback win over the Cardinals.
- Selling still not in the picture: Monday's win still leaves Houston seven games under .500, but GM Dana Brown believes the team is too good not to turn things around and anticipates being in buying mode by the trade deadline.
- Far from the norm: Astros first baseman Jon Singleton didn't come close to meeting the expectations of his first big league contract, But he did gain perspective while away from baseball.
- Royal pain: Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker exited Monday's game against the Cardinals and is day-to-day after fouling a ball off his shin.
- Seeking another opinion: Right-hander José Urquidy will see a doctor who specializes in elbow reconstruction after suffering a recent setback.
- Something to savor: Masyn Winn hadn't been to Minute Maid for an Astros game since the 2017 ALDS but he was back as a rookie for the Cardinals to face Justin Verlander
- Sidelined on farm: Astros prospect Jacob Melton is on the mend after a wrist injury sidelined him for the past two weeks at Double-A Corpus Christi.
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
'Popped off out of nowhere'
Appearing on Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Tank Dell and C.J. Stroud talk about the night the Texans receiver was shot in the leg.
- Rebuttal from Stroud: The Texans and Colts always have been rivals, but C.J. Stroud and some Colts linebackers have raised it a level this offseason with their back and forth.
- Larry Allen: 1971-2024: Larry Allen, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, died suddenly at age 52 while on vacation in Mexico.
UH Athletics
Photo by: University Of Houston Athletics
Wanted: A national title
Shaun Maswanganyi's résumé's missing piece isn't lost on the12-time All-American, UH record-holder in the 100, and virtual shoo-in for his second South African Olympic team.
- New tennis leader: Katarina Adamovic takes over as UH's tennis coach and looks to grow the program in the Big 12.
College Baseball
Photo by: Meredith Seaver, Associated Press
Peaking at right time?
After sweeping through the College Station regional, Texas A&M is back in top form ahead of this weekend's super regional against Oregon.
College Softball
Photo by: Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Two wins away
Behind Teagan Kavan's arm, top-seeded Texas downed Stanford to clinch a berth in the best-of-three championship round in the Women's College World Series.
Commentary
Photo by: Andy Lyons, Getty Images
Not the worst thing for business
WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark was shoved to the floor during a weekend game, setting off a torrent of words about race and basketball and telling us something important for the league's bright future, writes columnist Scott Ostler.
High School Baseball
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Semifinal snapshots
As the Houston area has three teams once again at the state baseball tournament, here's an early look at the semifinal matchups for Pearland, Tomball and Magnolia West.
Sports Media
Photo by: Landry Locker / X
Off the airwaves
Landry Locker, a long-time co-host on Sports Radio 610's midday show, announced his departure from the station Monday night.
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