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Sporting News on MSNSanchez robs two home runs, but Astros still lose 12-0 to Orioles
Jesus Sanchez had a night, robbing a grand slam and a three-run homer. Unfortunately for him, the rest of the team imploded.
The best two records among division champs in each league get a first-round bye, while the third has to play in a best-of-three wild-card series.
Spencer Arrighetti gets the start as Houston opens a seven-game road trip in Detroit against the Tigers, who lead the AL Central.
It's become a well-known fact in Major League Baseball that the Houston Astros have been in a constant battle with the injured list this year. Their most recent
Plus notes on the team's pitching woes and Jesús Sánchez feeling "weird" during his slump since joining the team.
The second you start juking security and breaking tackles, my football fan brain can't help but root for you.'
Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud joked around after wearing a Seattle Mariners hat during a post-game interview.
Ahead of Saturday's preseason tilt with the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud made a decision he might soon want to forget.
Astros general manager Dana Brown provides some crucial updates to key pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia.