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Astros vs Athletics Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jun. 18
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Astros place starter Lance McCullers Jr. on injured list
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The Houston Astros can address their starting rotation with this Miami Marlins ace who is newly expected to dominate the trade deadline.
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Forced to move up his start because of Lance McCullers Jr.'s injury, rookie Ryan Gusto was "really good" in another encouraging outing.
Astros first. Jeremy Pena walks. Isaac Paredes walks. Jeremy Pena to second. Jose Altuve flies out to center field to Lawrence Butler. Yainer Diaz flies out to right field to Lawrence
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The Houston Astros have rounded into one of the American League's top sides after a rough start to the season, currently holding an AL West leading 41-31 record
The Houston Astros' series against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., continues Tuesday with a reunion at Sutter Health Park. Jason Alexander (0-0, 18.00 ERA) makes his Astros debut against his former Athletics squad in the second of a four-game series.
Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.
Joe Ryan fixed the team’s starting pitching problem, but the Astros answered with Hunter Brown in a pitchers’ duel decided in the ninth inning.
Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week after he was traded to them by the Milwaukee Brewers. This came after he asked for a trade when was moved to the bullpen as Milwaukee made way for the Major League debut of its top pitching prospect, Jacob Misiorowski.
The Houston Astros acquire Wes Clarke from the Milwaukee Brewers, adding a power bat to Triple-A during a tight AL West race.