MLB

Houston Astros (12-5, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-10, fourth in the AL West) Oakland, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Wade Miley (1-1, 3.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) Athletics: Frankie Montas (1-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) LINE: Astros favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Houston can secure a series sweep...

The Houston Astros start the season at Minute Maid Park with a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — As of Monday, March 25, visitors to Minute Maid Park will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the venue, based on Houston Astros security policies. 

The Houston Astros are back at Minute Maid Park for their season home opener against the Oakland Athletics.

The Houston Astros will pay tribute to longtime fans former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara before their season opener against the Oakland Athletics Friday, April 5 at Minute Maid Park.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander outpitched Blake Snell in a rare opening-day matchup between a reigning Cy Young Award winner and runner-up, helping the Houston Astros begin the season Thursday with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.