Nelson Velázquez was designated for assignment twice in August and let go and brought back by the Astros. Now, he hopes to deliver in a tight division race like he did Monday night.

The Houston Astros are currently taking on the New York Mets this weekend in a three-game series (on the road). On Friday night, the Stros picked up a 3-1 lead in the series opener to preserve their slight lead in the AL West over the Texas Rangers.

"We just did not play well today," Joe Espada said of Thursday's 18-3 loss to an Angels team with the AL's second-worst record.

Astros Youth Academy (AYA) will host free summer baseball and softball camps for boys and girls ages 7-17. Camps are presented by Houston Methodist and run from June 8-26. All camps are free and are individual week-long sessions.

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has had an incredible season and has an opportunity to win the Triple Crown, so let's check in and see where he stands at the moment.

In the beginning of a stretch of 13 straight games against potential playoff teams, the Astros came through with a big win over the AL Central-leading White Sox.