Astros aim for series sweep over Athletics

Astros aim for series sweep over Athletics

Houston Astros (12-5, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-10, fourth in the AL West) Oakland, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Wade Miley (1-1, 3.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) Athletics: Frankie Montas (1-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) LINE: Astros favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Houston can secure a series sweep...

Houston Astros (12-5, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-10, fourth in the AL West) Oakland, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Wade Miley (1-1, 3.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) Athletics: Frankie Montas (1-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) LINE: Astros favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Houston can secure a series sweep...

McHugh gets Minute Maid Park Opening Day win

McHugh gets Minute Maid Park Opening Day win

The Houston Astros start the season at Minute Maid Park with a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.

The Houston Astros start the season at Minute Maid Park with a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Backpacks no longer allowed at Minute Maid Park

Backpacks no longer allowed at Minute Maid Park

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — As of Monday, March 25, visitors to Minute Maid Park will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the venue, based on Houston Astros security policies. 

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — As of Monday, March 25, visitors to Minute Maid Park will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the venue, based on Houston Astros security policies. 

Festivities for Houston Astros home opener

Festivities for Houston Astros home opener

The Houston Astros are back at Minute Maid Park for their season home opener against the Oakland Athletics.

The Houston Astros are back at Minute Maid Park for their season home opener against the Oakland Athletics.

Houston Astros to honor late George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush on Opening Day

Houston Astros to honor late George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush on Opening Day

The Houston Astros will pay tribute to longtime fans former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara before their season opener against the Oakland Athletics Friday, April 5 at Minute Maid Park.

The Houston Astros will pay tribute to longtime fans former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara before their season opener against the Oakland Athletics Friday, April 5 at Minute Maid Park.

Verlander leads Astros past Rays 5-1 on Opening Day

Verlander leads Astros past Rays 5-1 on Opening Day

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander outpitched Blake Snell in a rare opening-day matchup between a reigning Cy Young Award winner and runner-up, helping the Houston Astros begin the season Thursday with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander outpitched Blake Snell in a rare opening-day matchup between a reigning Cy Young Award winner and runner-up, helping the Houston Astros begin the season Thursday with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.