Why Astros Slugger is Clear Front Runner in AL Designated Hitter All-Star Race

The Houston Astros have nine players on the All-Star Game ballot. Only one is the clear front-runner at his position.

Where to watch Athletics vs Houston Astros: TV channel, start time, streaming for June 7

Here's how to watch Sunday's Houston Astros vs Athletics game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Astros face the Athletics with 1-0 series lead

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros play the Athletics with a 1-0 series lead. Houston has a 29-36 record overall and a 15-18 record in home games. Astros hitters have a collective .410 slugging percentage to rank seventh in the majors.

Paredes homers for 3rd straight game, drives in 4 in Astros' 5-1 win over A's

Isaac Paredes homered for the third straight game, driving in four runs to propel the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Friday night. Jeremy Peña singled off Jack Perkins (2-3) to begin the first inning,

Astros' Cam Smith: Getting breather Saturday

Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Smith will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going hitless in four of his last five games. While he sits, LaMonte Wade, Jake Meyers and Taylor Trammell will form the Astros ' outfield trio.

A's at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

The A's and Houston Astros open a 3-game series Friday at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.

Athletics Blasted by Astros: Takeaways From Crushing Loss

The Athletics would fall to the Astros 5-1, marking back-to-back losses. Things did not go well for the Athletics in Game 1, but given the team's state, the result is not particularly shocking. The Athletics offense would grow cold as they mustered only five hits on the night.