TEAM NEWS
Skid snapped, Astros open homestand vs. Tigers
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August 19 Houston third baseman Alex Bregman was the first to acknowledge that the Astros' 4-1 win at Oakland on Sunday provided a welcome respite from their five-game losing skid, yet there remains work ahead in terms of reaching goals immediate and long term. FULL STORY
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
Tigers notch baseball's biggest upset in 15 years
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August 22 The Detroit Tigers pulled off baseball's biggest upset in at least 15 years on Wednesday. FULL STORY
Astros, Verlander aim for another win over Tigers
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August 21 Astros manager A.J. Hinch can envision a fully healthy and weaponized Houston bullpen, one armed with options providing both the depth and versatility required to thrive in the postseason. FULL STORY
Astros out to continue picking on inexperienced Tigers
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August 20 At first blush, the challenge facing the Houston Astros over the opening four games of their 10-game homestand seems minor when taking into consideration the opponent is the Detroit Tigers. 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