With the MLB trade deadline a week away, the Houston Astros have seen one of their division rivals improve quite a bit. Despite the Astros performing well this

Houston was on a four-game winning streak before taking a series opening loss to the Athletics, 5-2 and vice versa, the win snapped a four-game losing streak for the A’s. The Astros are 4-3 versus the A’s this season.

A’s rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz had arguably the greatest individual game at the plate in MLB history on Friday night, going 6-for-6 with four home runs, eight RBIs and 19 total bases against the Astros in Houston.

1. Eugenio Suarez: The Arizona Diamondbacks star is No. 1 in our updated MLB trade deadline candidate rankings and could be the most impactful player to move this month. On pace to hit more than 50 home runs, the 2025 All-Star is on the wish list of every contender in need of third-base help.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada revealed new information Tuesday that may throw a wrench into the team's plans for the remainder of the season.