Manager Joe Espada's attempt to explain a walk-off win Sunday trailed off into an appropriate admission. "I don't know, speechless," he said. A depleted Houston Astros team is authoring its hottest stretch of the first half.

Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week after he was traded to them by the Milwaukee Brewers. This came after he asked for a trade when was moved to the bullpen as Milwaukee made way for the Major League debut of its top pitching prospect, Jacob Misiorowski.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics. The Athletics are 29-44 overall and 12-23 in home games. The Athletics are third in the AL with 90 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game.

Why the Houston Astros must avoid trading top pitching prospect Miguel Ullola before the 2025 deadline to protect their future.

Play him at second base, outfielder or designated hitter and it doesn’t matter. Houston Astros star Jose Altuve keeps producing.

A Houston team crippled by injuries and held together by castoffs continues to win, walking off Minnesota on Sunday in 10 innings.

The Houston Astros face many decisions when it comes to their roster, but one of the biggest factors influencing their trades is Jose Altuve.

Preview the June 16 matchup between the Houston Astros and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.