On the year, the A's sit at 29-44 after an awful month of May pretty much tanked the season. On the flip side, the Houston Astros, who swept the A's in a quick two-game series at the end of May, are entering this series in West Sacramento at 41-30,

The Houston Astros (41-30) and the A's (29-44) open a 4-game series Monday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown has taken himself from an underrated, ascending young pitcher to one of the best arms in the MLB in 2025. And he's still finding new ways to raise the bar and impress fans.

Left-hander Brandon Walter makes his third start for the Houston Astros who are going for a sweep of the Minnesota Twins before seven-game road trip to Sacramento and Anaheim. Simeon Woods Richardson pitches for Minnesota. When: 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM

Why the Houston Astros must avoid trading top pitching prospect Miguel Ullola before the 2025 deadline to protect their future.

Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week after he was traded to them by the Milwaukee Brewers. This came after he asked for a trade when was moved to the bullpen as Milwaukee made way for the Major League debut of its top pitching prospect, Jacob Misiorowski.

The Guardians' offense has been struggling, and facing Cy Young candidate Hunter Brown won't make things any easier in Saturday's matchup.

For a second straight day, the Houston Astros won in walk-off fashion, this time claiming a 2-1 win in 10 innings over the Twins at Daikin Park. It finished a sweep for the Astros, who were held scoreless until the ninth inning Sunday afternoon and totaled four hits. They have won 16 of their last 22 games and are a season-high 11 games above .500.

Play him at second base, outfielder or designated hitter and it doesn’t matter. Houston Astros star Jose Altuve keeps producing.