Astros Battle A's in MLB Players' Weekend | Houston Astros News

The Astros cling to a one-game division lead as they close out a long homestand against the A’s, with Cristian Javier aiming to rebound after a shaky start. Since late May, they’ve surged to one of the best records in baseball, crushing homers and slugging their way to the top. It’s also the final day of MLB Players’ Weekend — complete with custom gear and “Dog Day” vibes at the ballpark. After this series, they head on a crucial road trip against the Yankees and Mets, where their recent road success will be put to the test. And on offense? Yordan Alvarez is having an MVP season — so much so, he’s become a walking target for intentional walks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c980ff4ee72b57b2