I n a somewhat concerning turn of events, Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was forced to exit ...

Altuve suggested a switch to Houston's lineup and called for the Astros to sign Jeremy Peña to a contract extension.

Plus, some thoughts on Brendan Rodgers' future, Framber Valdez's trade value and what Yainer Diaz brings to the table.

Houston could have Hayden Wesneski skip a start ahead of long stretch; where to bat Yordan Alvarez and a new 'stache for Chas ...

Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena drove in three runs apiece and Chas McCormick went 3-for-4 with three runs for the Houston ...

Royals ninth. Maikel Garcia doubles to shallow left field. Cavan Biggio lines out to right center field to Cam Smith. Drew Waters triples to right field. Maikel Garcia scores. Hunter Renfroe pops out ...

Getting first day off ...

Playing time picking up ...

With their offense stuck in neutral, the Astros are wasting some strong outings by their starting pitching. Left-hander ...

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The Houston Astros were reintroduced to vintage Seth Lugo on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Kansas City Royals veteran ...