The Houston Astros are sitting in first place in the AL West entering MLB games today despite a myriad of injuries, including a lengthy absence for Yordan Alvarez and the recent loss of Josh Hader. With the playoff race heating up, Houston is hoping it ...

On Saturday, manager Joe Espada announced he had taken eight at-bats in live batting practice in Florida as scheduled, with his next steps to be determined. Espada also noted that Alvarez will travel back to Houston and rejoin the team, which is an encouraging sign.

Before the middle contest Saturday of Houston's three-game series with the visiting Baltimore Orioles, Astros manager Joe Espada teased the potential return of slugger Yordan Alvarez, who has been sidelined since May 3 with a fracture in his right hand.