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James Shields had another strong start for Kansas City on Wednesday night. Unfortunately for Shields and the Royals, the rest of the game was also familiar.

California-born right-hander Bud Norris can continue an unusual back and forth run through the early season on Tuesday night when the Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals in the middle game of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve hops over Pittsburgh's Michael McKenry as he is forced out on a fielder's choice on a ground ball to third by Clint Barmes in the fifth inning Sunday at PNC Park.

Gov. Tom Corbett got a cool reception when he stepped to the microphone to address Millersville University graduates.

Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.

Jimmy Paredes dropped Russell Martin's bases-loaded fly ball when he collided with second baseman Jake Elmore with two outs in the ninth inning, the second missed catch by a Houston right fielder, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Astros 5-4 Friday night.

Houston Top 1st - UMPIRES: Home,Cory Blaser; First, Jeff Nelson; Second, Ed Hickox; Third, Jim Joyce; - Robbie Grossman grounded out to first.

Andy Dirks follows through on an RBI double to right field Tuesday night in a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros.

The Tigers took advantage of Bud Norris' inability to locate his fastball en route to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros.

Thirty-nine games into a 162-game season, the rebuilding Astros have started extended evaluations at all three of their outfield positions.

Anibal Sanchez hopes to avoid a third straight losing start on Monday evening when the Detroit Tigers try to rebound in the opener of a three-game series with the Houston Astros, a team they swept in four games to begin the month.

Nick Tepesch gets back on track, the Ranger bats go off, and the last guys in the bullpen struggle Nick Tepesch's previous two starts were disappointing outings, as he allowed 5 runs in 6.2 IP against the Chicago White Sox on May 1, and then 6 runs in 4 IP against the Cubs on May 6. With folks starting to say that it would be Tepesch, and not ... (more)

Rangers ' power surge continues with 12-7 win over Astros HOUSTON -- In one impressive set of performances the Texas Rangers showcased what makes them prolific, from their exceptional starting pitching to their sufficient team speed and reliable defense.

Astros starter Jordan Lyles tried to navigate his way through the Rangers lineup without his best stuff today.

David Murphy is scheduled to start in leftfield, but he'll see how his back feels during batting practice.

With the Astros heading to PNC Park next week for an Interleague series against former National League Central rival Pittsburgh, pitchers have been taking batting practice on the field and running the bases in anticipation.

Jeff Baker hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh, and Texas relievers threw 3 1-3 hitless innings to lead the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Jeff Baker hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh, and Texas relievers threw 3 1-3 hitless innings to lead the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Everybody knows the state of the Houston Astros. They are an organization in rebuilding mode, one that has a total payroll less than what a few of the game's superstars make in a season.