TEAM NEWS
A's must beat Verlander, Astros to gain ground
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August 16 Two veteran pitchers who have had trouble keeping the ball in the park this season seek to cool hot-hitting opponents when the Houston Astros host the Oakland Athletics on Friday night for the second time in their four-game series. FULL STORY
A's take aim at Astros in AL West showdown
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August 15 The Athletics' longshot bid to catch the Houston Astros in the American League West begins Thursday night when the clubs open a four-game series in Oakland. FULL STORY
White Sox and Astros to play two in Chicago
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August 13 Another Chicago White Sox doubleheader, another Dylan Cease start. FULL STORY
Astros INF Diaz hospitalized after dizziness spell
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August 18 The Houston Astros placed infielder Aledmys Diaz on the 10-day injured list Sunday after he suffered dizziness on Saturday that led to an overnight stay in the hospital. FULL STORY
Greinke hopes to snap Astros out of funk vs. A's
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August 18 Newcomer Zack Greinke hopes to continue a personal winning streak while ending his team's skid when the right-hander leads the visiting Houston Astros up against the Oakland Athletics in the finale of a four-game series on Sunday afternoon. FULL STORY
A's seek to gain more ground on Astros
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August 17 The visiting Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics are expected to trot out new looks Saturday afternoon when the American League West front-runners continue their four-game series. FULL STORY
Astros' Cole (hamstring) encouraged by test results
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August 14 Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole felt encouraged Wednesday by test results on his right hamstring after he was scratched from a start Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. FULL STORY
Astros don’t think injury to Cole (hamstring) is serious
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August 14 Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole, who underwent tests Wednesday on his right hamstring after he was scratched from a start Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, is not expected to have a serious injury, according to manager A.J. Hinch. FULL STORY
White Sox look to complete series win over Astros
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August 14 The Chicago White Sox have endured a sluggish second half of the season after flirting with .500 before the All-Star break, but the club has counted on two constants throughout. FULL STORY
White Sox-Astros postponed; to play two Tuesday
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August 12 The Monday night game between the Chicago White Sox and the visiting Houston Astros was postponed because of inclement weather and will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader starting at 4:40 p.m. ET Tuesday. FULL STORY