The Houston Astros have been the gold standard in the MLB for nearly a decade, remaining contenders year in and year out.

The Houston Astros seem to be on the road to figuring things out coming off a rough start to the season, winning 12 of their last 16.

Houston heads into another long stretch with 13 games in 13 days and continues to juggle starting rotation to allow for rest.

The Houston Astros go for a second win in a row over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.83) pitches for the Astros. Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.79).

The "Los Astros" broadcasts will air on the alternate channel for the Space City Home Network, a regional sports network owned as a joint venture between the Astros and Houston Rockets.

With little cap space and an absence of touted prospects to deal, the trade deadline could be a challenge for Houston.

The Houston Astros started the month of June with a bang, taking control of the American League West on the third day of the month. Come today, the Astros' division lead stands at a thin 1.5 games ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics bring a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Houston Astros. The Athletics have a 30-44 record overall and a 13-23 record at home.

On Sunday before their matchup with the Guardians, the Astros made a pair of roster moves. As shared by MLB Trade Rumors, Houston designated right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley for assignment.

Jose Ramirez came through with a two-run, score-tying home run in the seventh, but the Astros went on to beat the Guardians in extra innings.