Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez opens up about his slump as club tries to maintain slim AL West lead over the Seattle Mariners.

The Astros have led the American League West for about 2 1/2 months, which is rather remarkable when you consider the key players who’ve missed big chunks of time with injuries -- slugger Yordan Alvarez and All-Stars Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes on offense,

Sánchez, the outfielder acquired by the Houston Astros from the Marlins at the trade deadline, went hitless in his first homestand with the club last week. While robbing two home runs in right field in Sunday's series finale against Baltimore, Sánchez also extended his hitless streak to 21 at-bats.

Jack Flaherty struck out nine batters in seven scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Monday night.

Trey Sweeney clubbed a three-run home run, Jack Flaherty tossed seven strong innings and the host Detroit Tigers silenced the Houston Astros 10-0 on Monday.

The Houston Astros are no longer sitting comfortably atop the American League West, with the Seattle Mariners right on their tail. Houston entered Monday with a

It was a magical few days for DJ Daniel, who's battling brain cancer. He helped country star Jason Aldean and the Astros raise big bucks for other kids with cancer.

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.

D ETROIT - Houston Astros left-hander Brandon Walter was shut down after a setback in his attempt to return from an elbow injury, the team announced. Walter was placed on the injured list July 25 due to elbow inflammation. He had resumed throwing but had a recurrence of inflammation, the team said Monday.