The Camden Yards crowd greeted Dylan Beavers with a standing ovation for his first career at-bat in front of his new home fans, and the Orioles’ rookie outfielder rose to the moment. Beavers launched a 390-foot solo home run onto the flag court in right field and drove in both of the Orioles’ runs Thursday in their 7-2 loss to the Houston Astros.

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The Astros didn't take long to tee off on Lumberton native Brandon Young, who had flirted with perfection against them last week.

Injuries: Yep, the O’s are rolling, but they still carry a lot of guys on IL. Rutschman and Westburg are added as Day-to-Day, Bradish is on the 60-Day IL, Bautista had surgery that will keep him out for a year and OF Cowser is off the IL: OF Tyler O’Neill (wrist); added Aug 6; Projected Return: late August/early September

The Houston Astros (69-58) and Baltimore Orioles (59-67) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs.

Craig Kimbrel, 37, has been pitching on a minor-league deal with the Rangers in Triple-A. He could help fill void left by Josh Hader's injury.

The Houston Astros have signed veteran right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major-league contract, ESPN reports. MLB.com adds that Kimbrel will be joining the club on Friday during their four-game road series against the Orioles.

The Houston Astros are signing nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel on Thursday to bolster their bullpen, according to multiple media reports.

Beat writer Matt Kawahara answers a variety of Astros questions in his bi-weekly mailbag, including on Jake Meyers' status and Cam Smith's second-half trajectory.

One of the most important absences has been Yordan Alvarez, who has been out for the majority of the year. But recently, he went down to Double-A to get a rehab start, and had a productive first rehab start.