The Athletics take on the Houston Astros after Nick Kurtz hit four home runs on Friday in a 15-3 win over the Astros.

Melton (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

An MLB insider reports that the Houston Astros are interested in an All-Star, Gold Glove infielder at the trade deadline.

Houston, while not a lot, could get something back for McCormick at the trade deadline. He's shown the ability to be a decent ...

Cristian Javier, attempting to return from Tommy John surgery, gave up one run in 2 2/3 innings for the Sugar Land Space ...

Melton (ankle) recently transitioned his rehab program to the Astros ' spring training facility in Florida and is in the midst of hitting, running and throwing progressions, MLB.com reports.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada revealed new information Tuesday that may throw a wrench into the team's plans for the ...

The Houston Astros sit comfortably in their division, but their lack of talent in the outfield needs to be fixed before it ...

The Houston Astros have been one of MLB's most surprising teams this season. Sure, some pegged them to win the AL West even ...

The next day, the Astros announced that Paredes was going on the ten-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. They ...

The Houston Astros need a boost at the trade deadline to propel themselves into the inner circle of contenders and could go star hunting.

Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.34 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Astros: Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 77 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK ...