Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings, Isaac Paredes homered twice, and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif — Tyler Soderstrom hit a grand slam and a two-run homer, Max Muncy hit a three-run shot in the first inning, and the Athletics beat Minnesota to snap a nine-game losing streak.

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Yankees meet the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium ...