As the Astros try to get back into playoff contention, Houston is hoping to soon have Jose Altuve's bat back in the lineup.

The Houston Astros are ramping up Hunter Brown for a return to the Majors. But they’re doing it slowly.

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Christmas came on Memorial Day for the Houston Astros, who completed the first no-hitter in two seasons. Alimber Santa froze Brandon Nimmo on a backdoor sweeper, which survived an ABS challenge, to complete the 18th no-hitter in franchise history.

When looking at the record, it's not looking good for the Houston Astros, who enter Monday, taking on their AL West rival, the Texas Rangers, with a 23-31 record.

Astros pitchers have now accomplished the feat five times over the past five seasons.

Venezuelan star José Altuve is grinding hard to get back on the field after his oblique injury.