Greinke gets 200th win, pitches Astros past A's 4-1

Greinke gets 200th win, pitches Astros past A's 4-1

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Zack Greinke threw seven smooth innings for his 200th win, pitching the first-place Houston Astros past the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Zack Greinke threw seven smooth innings for his 200th win, pitching the first-place Houston Astros past the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.

MLB upholds suspension of Astros' Jake Marisnick

MLB upholds suspension of Astros' Jake Marisnick

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick must sit out the next two games after losing the appeal of his suspension for a home plate collision with Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy on July 7.

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick must sit out the next two games after losing the appeal of his suspension for a home plate collision with Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy on July 7.

Astros hit 3 homers, beat Cards 6-2; Goldschmidt streak ends

Astros hit 3 homers, beat Cards 6-2; Goldschmidt streak ends

ST. LOUIS (AP) - George Springer led off the game with a home run, Jose Altuve and rookie Yordan Alvarez also connected and the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Sunday.

ST. LOUIS (AP) - George Springer led off the game with a home run, Jose Altuve and rookie Yordan Alvarez also connected and the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Sunday.

Astros' Jake Marisnick to appeal suspension for collision with Angels' Jonathan Lucroy

Astros' Jake Marisnick to appeal suspension for collision with Angels' Jonathan Lucroy

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick will appeal the two-game suspension and undisclosed fine he received from MLB stemming from his collision with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy, MLBPA communications director Chris Dahl says.

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick will appeal the two-game suspension and undisclosed fine he received from MLB stemming from his collision with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy, MLBPA communications director Chris Dahl says.

Astros' Verlander named All-Star Game starting pitcher for American League

Astros' Verlander named All-Star Game starting pitcher for American League

CLEVELAND (FOX 26) – For the second time in his Hall of Fame worthy career – and the first time as a member of the Houston Astros – pitcher Justin Verlander will start for the American League in the All-Star Game. Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Hyun-Jin Ryu will start for the National League.

CLEVELAND (FOX 26) – For the second time in his Hall of Fame worthy career – and the first time as a member of the Houston Astros – pitcher Justin Verlander will start for the American League in the All-Star Game. Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Hyun-Jin Ryu will start for the National League.

Astros' Bregman to compete in Home Run Derby

Astros' Bregman to compete in Home Run Derby

For the second straight season, Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will compete in the Home Run Derby prior to the All-Star Game.

For the second straight season, Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will compete in the Home Run Derby prior to the All-Star Game.

Carlos Correa expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured rib

Carlos Correa expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured rib

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been placed on the 10-day Injured List due to a fractured rib and is expected to be out of action for approximately four to six weeks, the teams says.

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been placed on the 10-day Injured List due to a fractured rib and is expected to be out of action for approximately four to six weeks, the teams says.

Correa's RBI single in 9th gives Astros 4-3 win over Boston

Correa's RBI single in 9th gives Astros 4-3 win over Boston

HOUSTON (AP) - With the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Carlos Correa had a straight-forward approach. "I'm thinking, 'I've got to finish this game,'" Correa said. He did, hitting an RBI single to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.

HOUSTON (AP) - With the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Carlos Correa had a straight-forward approach. "I'm thinking, 'I've got to finish this game,'" Correa said. He did, hitting an RBI single to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.

Astros have 1 more game with White Sox looking forward to playing Boston this weekend

Astros have 1 more game with White Sox looking forward to playing Boston this weekend

FOX 26's Nate Griffin talks with Astros President Reid Ryan and General Manager Jeff Luhnow about tonight's game against the White Sox and the weekend home stand against the Boston Red Sox.

FOX 26's Nate Griffin talks with Astros President Reid Ryan and General Manager Jeff Luhnow about tonight's game against the White Sox and the weekend home stand against the Boston Red Sox.

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...