Framber Valdez calls out the Houston Astros over their defensive positioning against the Washington Nationals.

The Astros clearly have a need for more offense, specifically a left-handed hitter. Here are 10 players available at the MLB ...

Framber Valdez wasn’t happy that right fielder Taylor Trammell was shifted halfway to center field instead of in right field ...

The Houston Astros have a clear need that has to be addressed ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline; they desperately need a left-handed bat.

Riley Adams hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, lifting the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the ...

The Nationals had their first winning week in about two months. Now they are looking to win their third straight series in ...

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted ...

The Houston Astros activated outfielder Jacob Melton from the injured list before Monday's game against the Washington ...

The Washington Nationals respond with Michael Soroka, who has a 4.85 ERA through 15 starts. That said, his analytics are ...

Four Houston pitchers -- starter Framber Valdez and relievers Bryan King, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader -- combined for 19 strikeouts. However, the Astros managed only four hits in a 2-1 loss to the ...

Dana Brown's options for a left-handed bat could include an infielder or outfielder with possible return of Jose Altuve to ...

The Astros announced Monday that McCullers (finger) has resumed playing catch, but he has yet to begin throwing off a mound, Matthew Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.