The Chicago Cubs' series against the Houston Astros has the interesting angle of Kyle Tucker's return to face his former team ...

Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Athletics. The Athletics are 30-46 overall and 13-25 in home games.

The Houston Astros have once again overcome a slow start to assert their dominance in the American League West. Entering the final two weeks of June, Houston is well-positioned to make a run at ...

The nine-time All-Star nonetheless remains a mainstay in the Astros' lineup, and his 11 homers rank second among Astros hitters. Houston entered Wednesday at 42-31 and five games ahead in the AL West.

Colton Gordon goes for his third win in a row as the Houston Astros finish a four-game series against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif. Left-hander Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80) pitches for the ...

For the Houston Astros, after yet another trademark slow start (6 straight years starting the season 7-9 or worse), they find themselves back atop the AL West in mid-June.

The Astros are, yet again, having slugging issues at first base, a position that has bedeviled them the past few seasons. Houston committed a three-year deal worth $58.5 million to Jose Abreu ...

Houston Astros (41-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-44, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jason Alexander (0-0, 18. ...

Houston is 14-18 on the road and 41-31 overall. The Astros have a 13-4 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams play Tuesday for the fourth time this season.