The Houston Astros claimed infielder Logan Davidson off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Friday.

Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday preventing "pay-to-play" third-party compensation of college athletes.

The Houston Astros started a seven-game homestand against the Athletics and Nationals with a 5-2 loss to the A's. Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46) gets the start for Houston on Friday against Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.18) of the Athletics. When: 7:10 p.m. Friday, Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz continues to impress at the plate, making a big push in the American League Rookie of the Year race.

Nick Kurtz makes MLB history in just 65 games, powering the A’s with a red-hot bat and pushing hard for AL Rookie of the Year honors.

Iowa State University Athletics — facing a $147 million budget deficit through 2031, or just under $25 million annually over the next six years — is rolling out painful concessions, including indefinitely postponing construction of a new wrestling practice facility and $25 million renovation of Hilton Coliseum.

The Trump administration Thursday released a long-anticipated executive order on college sports, an attempt to provide federal guidance to the wild world of big money that has transformed collegiate athletics in recent years.

Iowa State Athletics is taking steps to mitigate a potential budget gap in the coming years as it faces rising costs, including compensation to student-athletes stemming from the House settlement.

Ahead of the Astros' second game against the Athletics, the team announced that it made four roster moves, including an unfortunate injury that sends a pitcher to the injured list amid a solid season.