Tucker enjoys huge game against former team as Cubs hammer Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker launched a three-run homer and matched a season high with four hits against the team that traded him in December, and the Chicago Cubs routed…

Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games

HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his…

Walker homers and drives in 4 as Astros rout White Sox 10-2

HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker homered among his three hits and had a season-high four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Wednesday night.…

Christian Walker’s walkoff 2-run homer lifts Astros over Mariners 5-3

HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker hit a game-winning, two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The…

Astros’ Jose Altuve asks to move out of leadoff spot for more time to prepare after playing left field

For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The 15-year veteran…