The Houston Astros are running on fumes right now. They have lost three in a row and six out of their last 10, which is something that seemed like only a matter

Midway through the season, how one GM reflected on the Kyle Tucker offseason trade from the Astros to the Cubs.

Logan Davidson has a new home in professional baseball. The former Clemson shortstop was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros on Friday after being designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics earlier in the week. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he’ll continue his season with the Space Cowboys.

The Houston Astros started a seven-game homestand against the Athletics and Nationals with a 5-2 loss to the A's. Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46) gets the start for Houston on Friday against Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.18) of the Athletics. When: 7:10 p.m. Friday, Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM

The latest rumors possibly reveal how Jose Altuve impacts the Houston Astros' trade plans ahead of the deadline.

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While both sides seek the perfect compromise, they need to look no further than the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for the ideal trade. These two teams pulled off the perfect trade in December, and seven months later would each do it again in a heartbeat.

Spencer Arrighetti will make at least one more rehab start after good showing at Corpus Christi. Cristian Javier expects at least two more.