Astros All-Star Framber Valdez crossed up catcher Cesar Salazar after allowing a grand slam to Yankees' Trent Grisham ...

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Houston.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the New York Yankees on Tuesday to open a three-game series. Houston has a 42-30 record in home games and a 76-62 record overall. The Astros are 54-23 in games ...

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is out of the lineup for the second straight game against the Baltimore Orioles due to illness.