Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick hit off a tee Friday in a step in his recovery from a left oblique strain, manager ...

Forrest Whitley never established himself as reliable part of the Houston Astros ' pitching staff. Houston's former top ...

The Houston Astros lead their division, but have problems in their rotation. Joe Espada could use the opening to give one prospect a shot.

Astros manager Joe Espada reveals Jose Altuve will remain in the outfield mix despite Jacob Melton's recent call-up.

The Astros hope Isaac Paredes' hamstring strain is minor but Jacob Melton could be out longer after being injured Friday.

Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a ...

The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve's appearances in left field. But the ...

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley is a former top prospect who has fallen upon hard times. Whitley has ...

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has provided a steady hand both at the plate and in the field this season, which made the sight of him limping off the field in the seventh inning on ...

The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order.

The issue with Melton is his plate discipline. Though the outfielder cut his chase rate from 33.1 percent last season to 24.1 ...