Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was activated for Game 6 after appealing suspension

The league said Bryan Abreu intentionally threw at Adolis García during Game 5 of the ALCS. HOUSTON — Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu is active for Game 6 after appealing his two-game suspension and fine by Major League Baseball. The league said he intentionally threw at Adolis García of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 … Read more

Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio

NEW YORK – On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, rare originals are being displayed and publishers are offering collectors editions of Shakespeare’s plays, including one that sells for $1,500. Scholars believe that between 200-300 copies still survive from the late 1623 release of “Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories & Tragedies.” Presided over by … Read more

Game recap and highlights: Rangers use late Game 6 surge to force Game 7 against Astros in ALCS

The big blow was delivered by Adolis García with a grand slam in the ninth inning. HOUSTON — Nathan Eovaldi remained perfect this postseason, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis García helped the Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in … Read more

This was José Abreu’s reaction after visiting a Buc-ee’s for the first time after Game 5

HOUSTON — Jose Abreu has been with the Astros all season, and now, the slugging first baseman is finally getting a taste of a Texas road trip staple. While coming back from Arlington after the Astros knocked off the Rangers in three straight games to take control of the ALCS, Abreu stopped at a Buc-ee’s. … Read more