LOS ANGELES — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, starting pitcher Hunter Brown and closer Josh Hader were named to the American League roster for this year’s All-Star game in Atlanta.

Javier (elbow) threw two simulated innings Tuesday during his most recent live batting practice session, MLB.com reports. Javier followed up the two-inning live BP by throwing a bullpen session Friday ...

That being said, Brown noted that the shortstop has yet to resume baseball activities since landing on the IL on June 30 due to a small fracture on the left side of his ribs, so Pena will almost ...