Guard Antoine Davis chooses University of Houston
6-2 guard Antoine Davis, son of Texas Southern coach Mike Davis, said he has committed to play for the University of Houston
Blue Jays beat Astros 4-3 in 10 innings
HOUSTON (AP) - Toronto manager John Gibbons had no doubt his third base coach would send Rob Refsnyder home as the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning Saturday night. The gamble paid off. Ryan Goins hit the tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Blue Jays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros.
Houston Dynamo, Real Salt Lake play to scoreless draw
SANDY, Utah (AP) - Houston and Real Salt Lake played to a scoreless draw Saturday night to keep their unbeaten streaks alive. The Dynamo finished with just 10 men when midfielder Alex Lima drew two yellow cards in an 80-second span halfway through the second half. Real Salt Lake outshot Houston 21-9.
Area little league team among dozens that paid thousands and have nothing in return
These boys and their team mates spent months working hard to attend a week-long little league tournament in Omaha Nebraska.
Bagwell to be honored at Minute Maid Park
FOX 26 News reporter Nate Griffin
Astros Altuve, Gurriel earn July league honors
Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that second baseman Jose Altuve has been named the American League Player of the Month for July, and first baseman Yuli Gurriel has been named the American League Rookie of the Month for July.
Will Fuller V out indefinitely with broken collarbone
Houston Texans receiver Will Fuller V suffered a broken collarbone while trying to catch a pass during practice on Wednesday.
Steve Bartman to receive Cubs World Series ring
The Chicago Cubs announced today that they are gifting an official 2016 World Series Championship ring to Steve Bartman – the infamous fan who flubbed a foul ball during the 2003 NLCS series.
Two more Astros pitchers placed on disabled list
The Houston Astros have placed both right-handed pitcher Michael Feliz and left-handed pitcher Tony Sipp on the ten-day disabled list. Feliz is dealing with right shoulder discomfort and Sipp is experiencing right calf soreness.
LA reaches deal to host 2028 Summer Olympic Games
Los Angeles has reached a deal with international Olympic leaders to host the 2028 Summer Games.
A's trade pitcher Sonny Gray to Yankees
The Oakland A's traded right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray and $1,500,000 international bonus slot cash to the New York Yankees for outfielder Dustin Fowler, infielder Jorge Mateo and right-handed pitcher James Kaprielian the club announced today. The three players are ranked as the fourth, eighth and 12th best prospects respectively in the Yankees farm system by MLB.com.
Astros trade Aoki, Hernandez to Blue Jays for picther Liriano
The Houston Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielders Norichika Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez, team general manager Jeff Luhnow announced on Monday. Liriano is scheduled to join the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday.
Rangers trade pitcher Yu Darvish to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, according to FOX Sports.
Beltre doubles for 3,000th hit, 1st from Dominican to do it
Adrian Beltre doubled for his 3,000th career hit Sunday to become the 31st player -- and first from the Dominican Republic -- to reach that milestone in the major leagues. The 38-year-old Texas Rangers star is in his 20th big league season. He is only the third player who is primarily a third baseman in the 3,000-hit club, joining Hall of Famers George Brett and Wade Boggs. Beltre grounded...
Parkview teen dies after collapsing at soccer practice
A teen on the Parkview High School soccer team has passed away after a morning practice session with his club team, according to his coaches and family.
Jeff Bagwell to be inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
Beginning on Monday after the Houston Astros return to Minute Maid Park from a 10-day, nine-game road trip, the team will face the Tampa Bay Rays from July 31 until Aug. 3 and the Toronto Blue Jays from Aug. 4 until Aug. 6. As part of the Astros series against the Blue Jays, fans will have the opportunity to celebrate former first baseman Jeff Bagwell's induction into the...
Jeff Bagwell inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
FOX 26 News Sports Director Mark Berman
Iglesias, Boyd lead Tigers to 5-3 victory over Astros
DETROIT (AP) - Jose Iglesias has won a lot of games for the Detroit Tigers with his glove. Lately, he's been helping out with his bat as well. Iglesias had two RBI doubles as the Tigers rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Saturday. Iglesias is hitting .364 with four doubles, a homer and 11 RBI in his last 14 games, raising his batting average from .239 to .261.
Cabezas scores late goal to give Dynamo 2-2 tie with Timbers
HOUSTON (AP) - Juan Cabezas scored the tying goal for Houston in the 81st minute, Diego Valeri had a goal and an assist for Portland and the Dynamo and Timbers settled for a 2-2 draw Saturday night. Memo Rodriguez set up Cabezas' goal that helped keep the Dynamo (9-7-6) unbeaten at home against the Timbers. Houston is 3-0-3 against Portland in Houston. The draw also extended the...
Restaurateur retiring - Marshawn Lynch taking over
The long-time owner of a popular soul-food restaurant in Emeryville is planning to call it quits. But the new owner taking over is one of the newest members of the Oakland Raiders.