Athletics pounce on former teammate to put away Astros

Jul 24, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler (4) is safe at second base with a stolen base as Houston Astros shortstop Zack Short (38) fields a throw during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Rookie Nick Kurtz recorded his fourth career three-hit game while Luis Severino…

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A’s pursue second straight win over banged-up Astros

Jul 24, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Athletics outfielders celebrate after the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images One of the foremost challenges facing Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and his injury-strapped roster is utilizing the revolving door of players recalled from the minors or acquired off waivers. In…

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Streaking Astros open series against stumbling A’s

Houston Astros’ Christian Walker hits a game-winning RBI-single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 23, 2025. Even with four regulars on the injured list, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada stuck with his scheduled off days for Jose Altuve and Cam Smith on Wednesday in the finale…

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Mariners deliver in 11th to outlast Astros

Jul 19, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Dominic Canzone (8), left, is congratulated by catcher Cal Raleigh (29) in the dugout after hitting a two-run double during the third inning against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Rookie Cole Young singled home the winning run in the…

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Mariners open big series vs. division-leading Astros

Jul 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Walter (60) pitches against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The Seattle Mariners have been up and down recently. They’ll need to be at their best coming out of the All-Star break as they’ll play host…

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