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Astros prepare to bounce back for Game 2 of the World Series

The Houston Astros prepare to bounce back in Game Two of the World Series, Tuesday night at 7pm CT only on FOX. A critical game-changer for the day: Justin Verlander is on the mound for Game 2 of the World Series. Since joining the team, Verlander has started eight games and won them all.

October 25, 2017 3:18pm CDT

Houston Buffaloes pitcher shares memories from pre-Astros era

Passionate, proud and a real professional -- Jack Shultea can talk about baseball for hours. He has more than just memorabilia and newspaper clippings from the 1950s, but also stories about his days as a pitcher.

October 24, 2017 10:52pm CDT

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in World Series Game 1

Dallas Keuchel walked slowly to the dugout with a 1,000-yard glare. Two mistakes. Two home runs. The left-hander with the bushy beard and intense gaze gave up a solo shot to Chris Taylor leading off the game and a two-run drive to Justin Turner in the sixth inning that powered the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Houston Astros 3-1 in the World Series opener Tuesday night.

October 24, 2017 10:06pm CDT

Astros success spilling over to sports memorabilia shops

The Houston Astros' super success is breathing new life into what has been a dying sector, namely sports card and memorabilia collecting. You can't throw a baseball in this town without hitting someone who has a new 'stros cap or t-shirt. The whole city seems to be trying to get its hands on Houston Astros anything and that is helping Bayou City sports collectors make a comeback.

October 24, 2017 8:23pm CDT

World Series ticket price now the highest ever, up to $3,000 a seat

If you want to attend any World Series game, it'll cost you big-time. The average ticket price for the World Series matchup is set to be among the highest ever, at nearly $3,000 a ticket!  If there is a Game 7, those tickets are expected to soar to more than $5,000 a ticket.

October 24, 2017 2:25pm CDT

Security tightens for World Series games at Minute Maid Park

The Astros trip to the World Series means HPD is tightening security at Minute Maid Park. HPD is making extra security plans to keep everyone safe during the high-profile games in Houston.

October 24, 2017 1:44pm CDT

Carson Wentz gives game ball to 'Dutch Destroyer's' family

After throwing four touchdown passes and overcoming the loss of nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters in a 34-24 win over the Washington Redskins, Carson Wentz made a heartwarming gesture: giving the game ball to the family of a local boy who lost his battle with cancer and shared a bond with the quarterback.

October 24, 2017 1:22pm CDT

How to get in the World Series watch parties at Minute Maid Park

Can't afford to go to Los Angeles for the World Series?

October 24, 2017 10:51am CDT

Game 1 of World Series could be hottest game in history

Not only is it going to be hot, Tuesday is likely going to set a record for the hottest day for the first pitch of any World Series game in history.

October 24, 2017 10:00am CDT

World Series Game 1 could be hottest game in history

Not only is it going to be hot, Tuesday is likely going to set a record for the hottest day for the first pitch of any World Series game in history.

October 24, 2017 9:18am CDT

Houston Rockets lose to Memphis Grizzlies 98-90 at Toyota Center

In a game that he dominated offensively, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol said it was the team's defense that helped the most in the wild come-from-behind win over the Houston Rockets.

October 23, 2017 11:20pm CDT

Duane Brown ends holdout, returns to Texans

Duane Brown is back. The former Pro Bowl left tackle ended his holdout and returned to the Texans. Brown missed all of training camp and the first six weeks of the season.

October 23, 2017 10:50pm CDT