Houston heads into another long stretch with 13 games in 13 days and continues to juggle starting rotation to allow for rest.

The Houston Astros are finally getting their first look at Jacob Melton, their top outfield prospect. The bat hasn’t exactly jumped off the page after five games. But the glove sure has. On Friday the Astros continued their road trip in Cleveland and Melton drew the start in right field,

Houston got an outstanding bullpen performance in a 5-3, 10-inning win over the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, and the Astros will likely need another strong outing from their relievers if they want to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday.

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Spencer Arrighetti is on the Houston Astros’ current road trip. Believe it or not, that’s a significant step in his recovery.

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CLEVELAND - Amid a quiet offensive start that has curtailed his playing time, second baseman Brendan Rodgers will welcome signs of progress. The Houston Astros' series opener against the Guardians on Friday perhaps held some.