Rangers vs Astros Odds

#5 BP

Shawn Dubin: Throwing from flat ground

Jul 11th

Dubin (forearm) has resumed throwing from flat ground in Florida, MLB.com reports.

#1 DH

Victor Caratini: Stays hot offensively

Jul 11th

Caratini went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

#3 P

Lance McCullers: Lasts just three innings in defeat

Jul 11th

McCullers (2-4) took the loss after throwing three innings, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five, during Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

#1 SS

Jeremy Pena: Begins baseball activities

Jul 11th

Pena (ribs) is ramping up work in the weight room and is participating in portions of baseball activities, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#2 1B

Zach Dezenzo: Bumped to 60-day IL

Jul 11th

Dezenzo (hand) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#1 CF

Jake Meyers: Placed on IL

Jul 11th

The Astros placed Meyers on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 10, due to a right calf strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#1 2B

Brice Matthews: Officially called up

Jul 11th

The Astros selected Matthews' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

#7 PROS

Shay Whitcomb: Heading back to minors

Jul 10th

The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

#1 1B

Christian Walker: Back from paternity leave

Jul 10th

The Astros reinstated Walker from the paternity list Thursday.

#4 P

Brandon Walter: Tough-luck loss in quality start

Jul 9th

Walter (1-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Guardians, giving up two runs on two hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out seven.

#3 SS

Zack Short: Back on bench

Jul 9th

Short is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

#1 P

Hunter Brown: Hit hard by Guardians in rare dud

Jul 8th

Brown didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Guardians, giving up six runs on six hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out three.

#1 LF

Jose Altuve: Stays hot with four RBI

Jul 8th

Altuve went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a double, a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-6 extra-inning loss to Cleveland.

#6 P

Colton Gordon: Cleared of concussion concerns

Jul 8th

Gordon has been cleared of a possible concussion after being struck in the head by a comebacker in Monday's loss to the Guardians, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#7 P

Luis Garcia: Four Ks in first rehab start

Jul 8th

Garcia (elbow) struck out four and allowed one earned run on one hit and no walks over two innings in his rehab start Monday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

#2 LF

Taylor Trammell: First homer of 2025

Jul 8th

Trammell went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's loss against the Guardians.

#2 3B

Mauricio Dubon: Resting for series opener

Jul 7th

Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#3 CF

Kenedy Corona: Receives first MLB call-up

Jul 7th

The Astros recalled Corona from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

#10 P

J.P. France: Tosses 26-pitch 'pen session

Jul 6th

France (shoulder) most recently tossed a 26-pitch bullpen session June 27, MLB.com reports.

#9 P

Cristian Javier: Stockpiling live sessions

Jul 6th

Javier (elbow) threw two simulated innings Tuesday during his most recent live batting practice session, MLB.com reports.

#8 P

Spencer Arrighetti: Set to face hitters soon

Jul 6th

Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Arrighetti (thumb) is expected to complete one more bullpen session before he faces live hitters, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#5 P

Ryan Gusto: Contains Dodgers for sixth win

Jul 6th

Gusto (6-3) allowed one run on four hits and one walk over six innings to pick up the win in Sunday's contest against the Dodgers. He struck out one.

#1 C

Yainer Diaz: Pops 11th homer

Jul 6th

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Dodgers.

#1 CL

Josh Hader: Secures save No. 25

Jul 6th

Hader notched a save against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in one scoreless inning.

#2 P

Framber Valdez: Recovers from slow start to earn win

Jul 6th

Valdez (10-4) notched the victory against the Dodgers on Saturday, surrendering four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.

#7 BP

Hector Neris: Returns to Houston

Jul 5th

Neris agreed to a one-year, major-league contract with the Astros on Saturday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

#1 3B

Isaac Paredes: Goes yard in huge win

Jul 4th

Paredes went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 18-1 win over the Dodgers.

#1 RF

Cam Smith: Drives in three runs

Jul 3rd

Smith went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and three RBI in Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies.

#4 RF

Chas McCormick: Ready for rehab assignment

Jul 3rd

McCormick (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#9 LF

Yordan Alvarez: Given two injections for hand

Jul 3rd

Alvarez received two injections in his right hand after a hand specialist determined Wednesday that he was dealing with inflammation, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#3 DH

Cooper Hummel: Picking up fifth straight start

Jul 3rd

Hummel will start in left field and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Rockies, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#4 BP

Bennett Sousa: Nabs third save Wednesday

Jul 2nd

Sousa secured the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Rockies, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

#3 3B

Luis Guillorme: Shelved with hamstring strain

Jul 2nd

The Astros placed Guillorme on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.