Following the Isaac Paredes injury, we examine Houston Astros trade targets at third base ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Houston was on a four-game winning streak before taking a series opening loss to the Athletics, 5-2 and vice versa, the win snapped a four-game losing streak for the A’s. The Astros are 4-3 versus the A’s this season.

Conner Weigman, a Texas A&M transfer and native Houstonian, is treating his offensive line in the most Houston way possible.

The A's (42-62) visit the Houston Astros (60-42) Thursday for the opener of a 4-game series. First pitch from Daikin Park in Houston is at 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the A's vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

One of the foremost challenges facing Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and his injury-strapped roster is utilizing the revolving door of players recalled from the minors or acquired off waivers.

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Houston Astros GM Dana Brown confirms a left-handed bat is Houston's top trade deadline priority amid injury setbacks and playoff hopes.

LSU slugger Ethan Frey came off the board in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft in July after being selected by the Houston Astros No. 95 overall. Frey, a junior from Rosepine, La., batted .331 this season with 15 doubles, one triple, 13 homers, 50 RBI and 43 runs.

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