Riley Greene is just one of several batters who should feast at the plate when Houston visits Detroit tonight, per our Astros vs. Tigers predictions for Monday, August 18, 2025.

Plus notes on the team's pitching woes and Jesús Sánchez feeling "weird" during his slump since joining the team.

It's become a well-known fact in Major League Baseball that the Houston Astros have been in a constant battle with the injured list this year. Their most recent

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud joked around after wearing a Seattle Mariners hat during a post-game interview.

It won't be cheap, but the Astros should be willing to pay the price to land Marte. Arizona likely won't trade Marte, but amid the baffling trade rumors, it's something to monitor as a potential huge addition for the Astros in the offseason.

Houston’s four-year division run could be in danger, with Seattle close on their heels. See the latest AL West odds.