The Houston Astros got their massive four-game series against their first place division rival Seattle Mariners off on the right foot on Thursday night. With a chance to turn things on their head this weekend,

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez took a small step toward returning from a hand injury by hitting off a pitching machine, manager Joe Espada said Friday. Alvarez did not hit against a machine on the field.

Starter Hayden Wesneski was ruled out for the season on Sunday, and Ronel Blanco has become the latest pitcher added to the injured list due to concerning elbow inflammation. Additionally, the team is still missing Spencer Arrighetti in its starting rotation because of a broken finger, and he is likely to be out for a few more weeks.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal with the team last winter, but the contract includes opt-outs the first two sea

The Houston Astros and Chevrolet surprised veteran Michelle Hague with a new, all-paid Silverado truck before she threw out the first pitch on Thursday.

When the Houston Astros acquired Isaac Paredes in a blockbuster trade package with the Chicago Cubs last December, it marked the first indication that Alex Bregman's time with the team was coming to an end. Less than two months later, Bregman signed a three-year, $120-million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Fans bemoaned the addition at the time.