Yordan Alvarez's pull-side surge is powering the Astros, but coaches say pitch selection and healthier mechanics are driving it.

The Astros' propensity for free passes burned them during a pivotal seventh inning as the Yankees beat Houston for the second straight night.

Lawrence Butler went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs and Max Muncy was 3-for-4 with a blast and drove in three as the Athletics rolled to a 11-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif. Tyler Soderstrom had two hits and ...

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Lance McCullers Jr. struggles against powerful Yankees lineup and Astros' offense can't come through with men on base in loss.

Major League home run leader Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run shot in the first inning during a 3-for-4 day to raise his average to .347, lifting the Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Guardians at Progressive Field in their series finale on Wednesday afternoon.

The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton's lower right leg. The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Saturday.