With several pitchers and Yordan Alvarez out, Houston must decide whether to prioritize pitching or a lefty bat when making deals.

Neyens, 18, "has some of the best raw power of anyone in the high school class this year," The Athletic's Keith Law wrote.

UTSA utility Caden Miller (34) celebrates with outfielder Mason Lytle (3) after scoring the first run of the game against the Texas Longhorns, March 18, 2025 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin. / Sara ...

The Houston Astros are hoping that a return for power-hitting outfielder Yordan Alvarez will be on the horizon soon.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) reacts after striking out Oakland Athletics Brent Rooker to end an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in Houston.

Houston Astros (41-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-44, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jason Alexander (0-0, 18. ...

Colton Gordon goes for his third win in a row as the Houston Astros finish a four-game series against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif. Left-hander Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80) pitches for the ...

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Cam Smith hit two of Houston's five home runs and finished with four hits as the Astros routed the Athletics 13-3 on Tuesday night to halt their four-game winning streak.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -156, Athletics +131; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics ...

Athletics hitters are batting a collective .253, which ranks third in the AL. Houston is 14-18 on the road and 41-31 overall. The Astros have a 13-4 record in games when they hit two or more home ...