The Astros manager was only in the dugout for a short stint during his team’s series finale against the Texas Rangers. That’s because Espada was ejected in the top of the third inning after arguing balls and strikes during an at-bat for third baseman Isaac Paredes.

Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after Texas rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

ARLINGTON - The Houston Astros juggled their rotation to have Framber Valdez start in Sunday's series finale against the Rangers. Houston had gone to a six-man rotation amid a stretch of playing 17 straight days but moved Valdez up to pitch on regular rest Sunday.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was a late scratch from Saturday's matchup against the Houston Astros due to a reported injury.

Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night.

Yes, Alex Bregman won a Gold Glove at third base, having an OAA of plus-seven outs and preventing five runs, in addition to Jake Meyers being his typical self in center field. Of course, that doesn’t mean this team isn’t prone to the occasional mistake,

For a while on Friday night, it appeared as if the Rangers could collect their longest win streak since August 2023.

ARLINGTON — The bad news: Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is dealing with another injury. The good: At least it’s not his back.

Preview the May 17 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Texas Rangers were on a bit of an uptick before a frustrating series at the New York Yankees. Getting swept by the Bronx Bombers put a damper on things, but