Bregman did not accompany the Astros on their six-game road trip, remaining in Houston to rehab the injury. Hinch said if there weren't so few games left in the season, Bregman would have been immediately placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Sitting ~4.0 games out of the final wild card position in the American League, desperate times call for desperate measures for the Houston Astros. Before their game vs. the Texas Rangers started on Wednesday night, 'Orbit', the Astros' mascot ...

We're starting to see some separation in the American League, with the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals both losing and the Seattle Mariners winning their seventh in a row after Taijuan Walker took a no-hitter into the seventh.

Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) reacts after he was tagged out at first base following a single during the sixth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, Sept.

As the Houston Astros battle to stay in the playoff chase, it's not clear whether two starters who helped them to the postseason last year will do the same this year.

The very same day the Houston Astros chose infielder Alex Bregman No. 2 overall in the 2015 draft, they promoted shortstop Carlos Correa - the top pick three years earlier - to the majors to stay.

A lesser discussed interaction between the Cubs and Astros occurred about 19 months later when infielder Luis Valbuena was shipped to Houston for current Cubs leadoff man and all-around "glue guy" Dexter Fowler. Cubs leadoff hitter Dexter Fowler was ...

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) jokes around as he walks up to bat with his batting helmet on backwards during the fifth inning of their game against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

CLEVELAND -- Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been sent back to Houston because of inflammation in his left shoulder.

PHOTOS: Chicago Cubs get 2-0 win over Houston Astros. Loading... Sep 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Yulieski Gurriel (10) his a single during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros (73-64), in the thick of the wild-card race, have won eight of 11. Streaks busted: The Tribe had won six in a row overall and seven straight at home.

The Houston Astros will experience as such when the team welcomes the Seattle Mariners April 3rd. This will be a welcomed change from the this season's cold start in New York against the Yankees.

Houston Astros lefty and reigning American League Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel said Friday that his throwing shoulder is structurally sound, but he does not have a timetable to return as he continues to deal with inflammation in the area.

The Astros called up former No. 2 overall pick Alex Bregman in late July to see if their top prospect was able to contribute to the team down the stretch.

That intrigue is the same for Cionel Perez, who is set to sign with the Houston Astros for a $5.15 Million signing bonus. Even though he has not pitched in two seasons after defecting from Cuba, the left handed pitcher was considered to be the fourth ...

Houston recalled its No. 4 prospect on Tuesday, taking advantage of extended September rosters with 2015 AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel sidelined due to shoulder inflammation.

Astros starter pitcher Collin McHugh started out the game brilliantly. Through three innings he was the Doctor McHugh of last season, striking out three by throwing fast balls for strikes early and often, and finishing batters off with the curve ball ...