With the undermanned Astros’ offense struggling to score runs, the starting pitchers are being left with little margin for ...

The Houston Astros' plans ahead of the MLB trade deadline are clear: they want to add a left-handed bat -- preferably an infielder -- and a starting pitcher who ...

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted ...

To beat the Astros on a night in which Framber Valdez’s curveball was untouchable, the Nationals were going to need an equally effective outing from starter-turned-reliever-turned-starter Brad Lord, ...

Framber Valdez has made a special request for his last couple of starts on the road. The Astros ’ starter has asked to wear Houston’s navy blue alternate jerseys, which the team usually wears ...

Its Monday, July 28 and the Nationals (43-62) are in Houston to open a series against a suddenly scuffling Astros team (60-46 ...