The Houston Astros face many decisions when it comes to their roster, but one of the biggest factors influencing their trades is Jose Altuve.

ESPN's Dave Schoenfield explained his early predictions for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in a column released Monday. Schoenfield didn't tab a single Astros player as a likely starter for the AL squad. Move to the bench, and a quintet of names emerge.

The Guardians, who have dropped four of their last five games, look to get the offense back on track against the Astros Sunday at Progressive Field.

— Nolan Jones scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by pitcher Steven Okert in the seventh inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on ...

Cleveland sits at 33-29, half a game behind the inconsistent Toronto Blue Jays for the American League's third and final Wild Card spot. The Guardians trail the MLB-best Tigers by seven games in the AL Central. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians head into a matchup with the Houston Astros after losing three games in a row. Cleveland has a 17-13 record in home games and a 33-30 record overall. The Guardians have a 22-4 record in games when they scored five or more runs.

Astros rookie Jacob Melton makes impact in his fifth MLB game with a diving catch that seals Houston's 4–2 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Jeremy Peña had three hits to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, Colton Gordon got his first major league win and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2.

The Houston Astros got off to a rocky start yet again, but have proven that they are there to stay atop the AL West.