The Astros have moved Reid Ryan into a new role as executive adviser of business relations, while owner Jim Crane's son has joined the team's front office.
The Houston Texans will no longer pursue New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio for their general manager position, the team announced Friday.
Rob Manfred said Tuesday that he doesn't expect teams to make changes to the protective netting at ballparks during the season. There has been a call for extending the netting after a young child was hospitalized after being hit by a foul ball last week.
Texans linebacker J.J. Watt announced his engagement to professional soccer player Kealia Ohai on Sunday night.
Rockets star James Harden said he "can barely see" after being inadvertently hit in both eyes Tuesday night. Golden State's Stephen Curry also briefly left the game when he dislocated the middle finger on his left hand in the first quarter.
Rockets guard Chris Paul has been fined $35,000 for "aggressively confronting and recklessly making contact with a game official" during Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Warriors, the NBA announced.
