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 ...

After being swept at home by the Athletics, Houston opens its last series before the trade deadline against Washington.

Houston Astros star Jeremy Pena is closing in on a return to the major league roster, as he'll begin a rehab assignment on ...

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 ...

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

After blocking a trade to the Astros last offseason, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado could have another chance to join the AL West leaders.

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

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

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros take on the Washington Nationals after losing five games in a row. Houston is 33-24 at home ...

HOUSTON — A makeshift lineup has manufactured a five-game losing streak while forcing perfection from the Astros’ pitchers. On Monday night, they became the fifth staff since 1901 to strike out 19 ...