The latest rumors possibly reveal how Jose Altuve impacts the Houston Astros' trade plans ahead of the deadline.

One of the better trade target options for the Houston Astros is off the table now that Ryan McMahon has been traded to the Yankees.

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz pulled off one of the rarest feats in baseball Friday night in Houston when he hit four home runs in a single game, becoming just the 20th player in MLB to do so. However,

Athletics DH Nick Kurtz made MLB history Friday night, becoming the first rookie to hit four home runs in a single game.

Nick Kurtz became the first rookie in baseball history to homer four times in a game as the Athletics beat the Astros for the second straight night.

The Houston Astros started a seven-game homestand against the Athletics and Nationals with a 5-2 loss to the A's. Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46) gets the start for Houston on Friday against Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.18) of the Athletics. When: 7:10 p.m. Friday, Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM