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Astros face Brewers, look to extend winning streak

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May 18 When Houston general manager Dana Brown recently dismissed the notion of the struggling Astros being sellers at the trade deadline, his premise was grounded in the belief that his club would reel off a lengthy winning streak that would get it back to .500 and into postseason contention. FULL STORY

Streaking Astros open set with hard-hitting Brewers

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May 17 Even with an outfield featuring three regulars -- rookie Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick -- each sporting a sub-100 adjusted OPS, the Milwaukee Brewers have constructed an offense that ranks in the top five in the National League in every category of significance. FULL STORY

Astros trade RHP Brandon Bielak to A's for cash

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May 16 The Houston Astros dealt right-hander Brandon Bielak to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday for cash considerations. FULL STORY

Astros turn to Cristian Javier in bid for 4-game sweep of A's

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May 16 The objective was clear for left-hander Framber Valdez on the heels of a pair of victories that required the Houston Astros to utilize their bullpen to cover 33 outs: Work deep into his start. FULL STORY

Astros starter Ronel Blanco suspended for foreign substance

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May 15 Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Ronel Blanco has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended 10 games for a violation of rules governing foreign substances, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday. FULL STORY

White Sox acquire OF Corey Julks from Astros

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May 15 The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Corey Julks from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league right-hander Luis Rodriguez. FULL STORY

Astros look to overcome taxed bullpen vs. A's

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May 15 The Houston Astros carved out a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday on the backs of five relievers after starter Ronel Blanco was ejected. FULL STORY

Astros RHP Ronel Blanco ejected from start

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May 15 Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco was ejected before the start of the fourth inning of his Tuesday start following a lengthy inspection of his glove by the umpiring crew. FULL STORY

Astros' Alex Bregman seeks repeat effort against A's

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May 14 Did slumping Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman finally find the key to busting out of his season-long hitting slump? FULL STORY

Astros look to begin long-awaited rebound vs. A's

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May 13 Even with their victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, the Houston Astros remain 10 games under .500 and desperately need a long string of victories to build something resembling significant momentum. FULL STORY