After sweeping the Dodgers, the Astros found themselves swept by a Guardians squad that had lost 10 straight games entering the series.

A couple hours after telling reporters on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from his starting gig at third base for the American League All-Stars because of a sore right ankle, Ramirez led the Guardians to a three-game sweep of the Astros with a 4-2 win at Daikin Park.

José Ramírez homered for a third straight game, Angel Martínez also went deep and the Cleveland Guardians got a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Angel Martinez and Jose Ramirez hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning in support of right-hander Slade Cecconi, who recorded a career-high nine strikeouts to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 win over the host Houston Astros on Wednesday and a three-game series sweep.

Isaac Paredes All-Star News Draws Quick Reply From Astros originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With a 55-37 record, the Houston Astros have established themselves as one of the top teams through the first half of the MLB season and are now in first place in the AL West.

Considering he was replacing franchise icon Alex Bregman at third base and was coming to the Astros as part of the deal that sent star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, Isaac Paredes had big expectations placed on him upon his arrival in Houston.

In a piece from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, several of Smith's Astros teammates shared their thoughts on the rookie's breakout season. While Jose Altuve praised his work ethic and Joe Espada had glowing remarks, the comment from Mauricio Dubon stands out as the most impactful.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who is recovering from a fractured rib, was replaced on the American League roster for the All-Star Game by the Detroit Tigers’ Zach McKinstry on Wednesday.

Preview the July 9 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The proposal is for Houston to send Triple-A infielder Brice Matthews, pitching AJ Blubaugh and outfielder Jacob Melton to the Marlins in exchange for starting pitcher Edward Cabrera and outfielder Jesús Sánchez. Bowden approved of the fan’s trade proposal, “I think this one makes a lot of sense for both teams. Great trade idea!”