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Tuesday saw the good and bad for the Astros. The latter reared its head in the first inning, when Jason Alexander was rocked for eight runs, a deficit Houston ultimately could not overcome in a slugfest. The good? That would be the Astros' bats continuing to show recent improvement, even if it came as their winning streak was halted.

Please scroll down for the rest of this morning’s headlines.

Greg Rajan, Weekend Sports Editor

greg.rajan@houstonchronicle.com

Astros / MLB

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez reacts to hitting a three run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Photo by: Jessica Tobias, AP Photo/Jessica Tobias

Showing signs of life

The Astros scored seven or more runs for the third straight game, a welcome sign even in a defeat that ended their four-game win streak.

Rangers 10, Astros 7: Jason Alexander took it on the chin during an eight-run first inning, a deficit that proved too much for Houston to overcome. Read More
On a short list: Catching his second combined no-hitter puts the Astros' Christian Vázquez in select company. Read More
Jose Altuve: The second baseman has resumed swinging a bat in Florida nearly two weeks after suffering an oblique injury. Read More
Outfield shuffle: Taylor Trammell returns from the injured list after being out with a groin strain and Zach Cole is sent to the minors. Read More

Texans / NFL

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) takes a pass by quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 57-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

Bump in pay

Nico Collins is getting a salary increase, but it still keeps him out of the top 10 highest-paid NFL receivers.

Lamar University head baseball coach Will Davis is shown with Cardinal players at Vincent-Beck Stadium in Beaumont.

Photo by: Daniel Bowden, Lamar University Athletics

New boss for UH baseball

Will Davis, a former LSU player and assistant, turned Lamar into one of the top mid-major programs in 10 seasons and will replace Todd Whitting at UH.

Meet Will Davis: Five things to know about the Cougars' new baseball coach. Read More
Sorsby's bid nixed: Texas Tech announced the NCAA has denied the school’s petition to have Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports. Read More

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Commentary

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko signals to fans as the team busses arrive before an NCAA college football game in Austin, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Bohls' 9 Things

SEC coaches like Mike Elko, Steve Sarkisian and Kirby Smart aren't shy on voicing their concerns about college football, money and possible playoff expansion.

Rockets / NBA

Kenny Smith and Vernon Maxwell at the Kenny 'The Jet' Smith Annual NBA All-Star Bash at The Marque at on Feb. 15, 2013 in Houston.

Championship tales

If you don’t go out, we’re fighting: Kenny Smith told a new story about the 1994 Rockets championship run in which Vernon Maxwell made his teammates hit the club to get over the infamous “Choke City” game.

Thunder 127, Spurs 114: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 in Game 5 as Oklahoma City moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals. Read More

High School Baseball

Kingwood Park relief pitcher Landon Coburn (6) delivers during the sixth inning of the Class 5A Division II state championship in Round Rock, Friday, June 6, 2025.

State semifinals primer

What you need to know as five teams — Summer Creek, Tomball, Memorial, Lake Creek and Kingwood Park — represent the greater Houston area at the UIL baseball state semifinals this week.

Who are Houston’s top high school athletes and coaches?

The Houston Chronicle is launching its inaugural Athlete of the Year polls, featuring 12 nominees for Boys Athlete of the Year, 12 nominees for Girls Athlete of the Year and 12 nominees for Coach.

Community All-Star voting: The Community All-Star Award honors athletes who demonstrate leadership, service and character both within their teams and beyond. Read More