The Astros return home Thursday to start their final 2024 homestand, a seven-game set against the Los Angeles Angels and then Seattle. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for Houston at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, with first pitch slated for 7:10 p.m. CT.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the current postseason picture in both the AL and NL, they draft the best playoff pitching rotations, Juan Soto hitting his 200th career home run and Jose Altuve’s ejection in San Diego.

Jon Singleton’s tiebreaking two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

After the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners both won Thursday, Houston’s magic number to clinch the American League West division is five.

Pitching Coach Joshua Miller #36 and Manager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros in the dugout during the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on May 25, 2024 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Astros star Jose Altuve strongly advocated for Houston to extend third baseman Alex Bregman's contract as he's set to become a free agent.

What to look for from the top Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros players and how to watch the game as they face off on Friday.

The Houston Astros (82-70), led by Yordan Alvarez, host Zachary Neto and the Los Angeles Angels (62-90) on Thursday at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros and Angels are scheduled to play in a four-game series that will conclude on Sunday.