After going hitless against the Texas Rangers in his first two games, Brice Matthews puts together stronger at-bats against Mariners.

Here are 15 numbers that have defined the Astros’ first 15 games. Houston’s lineup’s 3.92 pitches per plate appearance. The Astros’ reimagined lineup is reversing a troubling trend that ...

Urias hasn't put up Silver Slugger-worthy numbers, only seven homers, 18 runs batted in, and a .239 batting average, but his defense is mainly what is needed, as the Astros already possess enough power in their lineup with Isaac Paredes and the awaiting return of designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, and Urias will bring have the defense in spades.

Xavier Neyens took the hour long drive from his home in Mount Vernon, Wash., to visit Astros in Seattle and is ready to get started.