Police are reportedly investigating threats made against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers and his kids after McCullers struggled in an outing on May 10 against the Cincinnati Reds.

Colton Gordon's pathway to the majors has been long and arduous. Managing the fallout of a hurricane doesn't help.

Yordan Alvarez was eligible to return from the injured list on Tuesday but was not activated as he recovers from muscle strain in right hand.

Yuli Gurriel, who was released by the San Diego Padres earlier this year, is trying to do all he can to keep his major league career going.

The defensive play of the series opener on Monday undoubtedly came in the third inning when Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey smothered an Isaac Paredes grounder before executing a backhanded flip to shortstop Maikel Garcia to start an inning-ending double play.

Twelve of Houston's 14 active position players hit right-handed, and other teams have noticed the team's lack of offensive balance.

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Colin Barber's cycle was just one of the memorable performances for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks on Tuesday.