Thursday's joint practice between Houston and Detroit will be a final audition for many Texans trying to earn a spot on final roster.

Detroit is in a good spot for a first-round bye, but there are still too many teams within shouting distance to fully relax. In the National League, the Brewers are a full five games ahead of the Tigers, while the Phillies, Cubs, and Dodgers are all within two games of Detroit.

The Houston Astros suffered another gut punch loss on Tuesday night, dropping a 1-0 affair against the Detroit Tigers in 10-innings at Comerica Park. The loss p

Tigers first. Jahmai Jones walks. Gleyber Torres walks. Jahmai Jones to second. Andy Ibanez singles to center field. Gleyber Torres to second. Jahmai Jones scores. Spencer Torkelson doubles to

Brown is prepping for his latest Detroit homecoming. Friends and family will fill the stands. And something about this one feels different.

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A rollercoaster college mentality has seemingly helped this Houston quarterback overcome a rough outing in the preseason to work for a QB2 position.

The Orioles are a tight favorite (-110 to win on the moneyline) when they play the Astros (-109). The Baltimore Orioles will give the start to Brandon Young (1-6, 5.68 ERA), who is looking for win No.