The Houston Astros got their massive four-game series against their first place division rival Seattle Mariners off on the right foot on Thursday night. With a chance to turn things on their head this weekend,

Starter Hayden Wesneski was ruled out for the season on Sunday, and Ronel Blanco has become the latest pitcher added to the injured list due to concerning elbow inflammation. Additionally, the team is still missing Spencer Arrighetti in its starting rotation because of a broken finger, and he is likely to be out for a few more weeks.

The Houston Astros will be one of many teams in contact with Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman if he opts out of his contract.

Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has performed like the best pitcher in baseball all year, and he's finally taken the top spot in the latest pitcher power rankings.

Jose Altuve homered twice and had a season-high four RBIs and Jeremy Peña tripled for his 500th career hit to help the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.