Houston's Isaac Paredes was named to the All-Star Game this week as an injury replacement for Cleveland's Jose Ramirez at third base, a fitting development considering how seamlessly Paredes has fit in with the Astros in his first season with the club.

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers play the Houston Astros after Marcus Semien had four hits on Thursday in an 11-4 win over the Angels. Houston has a 55-38 record overall and a 32-17 record in home games. The Astros have a 43-14 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The Houston Astros make a major roster move by calling up their top prospect just before facing Texas in a key divisional matchup.

Veteran first baseman Christian Walker is back, and he's ready to help the Houston Astros end their three-game losing streak. Houston activated Walker from the paternity list before this weekend's matchup with the rival Texas Rangers. Cleveland swept the Walker-less Astros in Houston earlier this week.

Both the Rangers and the Astros donated $1 million to relief efforts after flooding devastated the central part of the state last weekend.

Now the Astros lead this American League Championship Series 3-2, and the Rangers are on the edge of elimination. Texas fans have come to know the numbers all too well. This team blew 33 saves in ...

Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) argues with Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (15) as the home plate umpire separates them after Garcia was hit by a pitch during the eighth ...

The elite pitching and defense that has kept Texas afloat all season let the Rangers down in Wednesday’s loss.