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Despite some uncertainty heading into the season, it has been a great first half of the year for the Houston Astros.

Astros GM Dana Brown was asked on Monday about Alvarez’s return and provided an optimistic outlook, "If things go well, it ...

The Houston Astros have been the gold bearer in baseball for nearly a decade at this point. They have made the postseason ...

Jeremy Peña knows he set high expectations for himself as a rookie in 2022. The 2018 third-round Draft pick hit 22 home runs as he took over for Carlos Correa as Houston’s shortstop, finishing fifth ...

Alexander, who made his first career start with Houston and his first MLB appearance since 2022, fooled the A's with a ...

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.

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.

Astros -156, Athletics +131; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics. The Athletics are 29-44 ...