JOE SMITH

The U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday located a North Carolina mother and daughter who had been missing for five years.

Abraham Toro hit a grand slam against a player he was traded for last month, connecting in the eighth inning and sending the Seattle Mariners over the Houston Astros 4-0.

Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astros over the Seattle Mariners 4-3.

Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astros over the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night. Dylan Moore had a pinch-hit, two-run homer for Seattle in the sixth for a 3-2 lead.

The Houston Astros have made a trade to shore up their struggling bullpen.

The Houston Astros have landed one of the top relievers in baseball, acquiring right-hander Kendall Graveman from the Seattle Mariners in an odd intra-division trade while the teams were preparing to play each other.

Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hitter, José Abreu launched a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 10-1.

Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer and Kyle Tucker’s tiebreaking solo shot in the seventh inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Yordan Álvarez hit two homers and drove in five runs, José Altuve drove in the go-ahead run with a single, and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 for their fifth straight win.

Cavan Biggio hit his first homer at the ballpark where his dad closed out his Hall of Fame career, Marcus Semien added a three-run shot late and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 8-4.

Pinch-hitter Jason Castro drew a bases-loaded walk to put Houston in front during a four-run eighth inning, and the Astros rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5.

If we all thought 2020 was weird at Minute Maid Park, 2021 might want us to hold its beer.

C.J. Cron homered and drove in five runs, Jon Gray pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Michael Fulmer earned his first win since 2018 and the Detroit Tigers built a big lead before holding off the short-handed Houston Astros 6-4 for a three-game sweep.

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)SAN DIEGO – The Houston Astros spent this odyssey of a season as baseball's biggest villains. When Aledmys Diaz flied out with a runner on first to end Game 7 of the AL Championship Series, the bad guys finally lost. “The legacy of this group is that these guys are ballplayers, and these guys are men," said Baker, who took over the team in January. This was just a bunch of guys coming together and wanting to play damn good baseball and wanting to go to another World Series. Houston's lineup of veteran hitters simply kept slugging, and the Astros fought to the brink of the World Series.

HOUSTON Manager Dusty Baker doesnt expect reliever Joe Smith to play for the Houston Astros this season. Smith has not reported to camp because of what general manager James Click called concerns for the safety of his family. Smith was placed on the restricted list Tuesday night, but he has not said publicly if he is opting out of the season, which starts for the Astros on July 24. The 36-year-old Smith has spent the last two seasons with the Astros and signed a two-year, $8 million contract to stay with the team this off-season. He missed part of last season recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, but returned to appear in 28 games with a 1.80 ERA.

Its official but really the Astros opening day starter role was never in doubt. Manager Dusty Baker announced after Wednesdays practice that 2019 AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander will get the nod when the Astros open the season July 24 at Minute Maid Park against the Seattle Mariners. Baker has been impressed with the way Verlander has put himself in a position to continue to dominate. Baker also addressed the Astros rotation after Verlander indicating that right now Lance McCullers Jr. is ahead of Zack Greinke and perhaps could start game two against the Mariners. McCullers, fresh off five shutout innings on Tuesday in a scrimmage, could get the start July 25th.

HOUSTON Houston Astos shortstop Carlos Correa is so serious about not contracting the coronavirus that hes asked his wife, Daniella, a former pageant queen, to stay out of beauty salons until the season is over. When I talk to my wife she knows, he said Sunday. Were going to focus on the baseball season and once everything is done, then you can go to get your nails done and do everything else." Correas wife was Miss Texas in 2016. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks.

HOUSTON – After seeing the effects of COVID-19 in the healthcare and restaurant community, Houston Astros pitcher Joe Smith and his wife, sports reporter Allie Laforce, decided to do something. The couple is committed to keep kitchens open, workers employed, and our heroes fed through their partnership with Project FRONTLINE. But now through Project FRONTLINE, around 9,000 meals and deliveries are scheduled every day for the rest of this month to hospitals around the country. As of today, Project FRONTLINE has raised $119,850 of their $200,000 goal, and not only athletes are helping the cause, but everyone can help by donating any amount you can. To donate to Project FRONTLINE, click here.

Papa John's International Inc. signage is displayed on top of a delivery vehicle outside of the company's restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. Papa John's stock jumped more than 3% in premarket trading Wednesday after the pizza chain announced an executive reshuffle and reported quarterly revenue that topped Wall Street's estimates. He will remain in the role until Papa John's finds a successor. The departures come as Papa John's switches up its management structure. Prior to joining Papa John's to replace CEO Steve Ritchie, he was president of Arby's.

Houston Astros reliever Joe Smith sports Tyler Skaggs' No. Now in the World Series and being counted on in important situations, Smith is pitching for his late friend's memory. The 35-year-old journeyman continued his strong postseason by throwing another scoreless inning and has allowed just two hits in three innings during the World Series. "Smith is emotional but focused in his first World Series that comes in his 13th major league season and on his seventh team. It's even tougher to get to the World Series.

The entire Angels team woreWASHINGTON - WASHINGTON (AP) - Houston Astros reliever Joe Smith sports Tyler Skaggs' No. Now in the World Series and being counted on in important situations, Smith is pitching for his late friend's memory. The 35-year-old journeyman continued his strong postseason by throwing another scoreless inning and has allowed just two hits in three innings during the World Series. Smith is emotional but focused in his first World Series that comes in his 13th major league season and on his seventh team. It's even tougher to get to the World Series.

On Sunday, after two home losses in the World Series, the Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals in D.C. with a 7-1 win, and return home to Houston to try and complete their second title in three seasons. Many struggles the Astros seemed to have through much of the postseason and certainly the first couple games of the World Series were wiped out in the nation's capital. In the end, the Astros headed for home just one win shy of their second championship. The 35-year-old veteran submarine pitcher had never been to a World Series and here he is in game five as a set up man. Overall, the Astros bats have broken out in the last three games for really the first time in the postseason.

Hinch announced after the win that rookie Jose Urquidy will make the start in game four Saturday night. How do you think that players-only meeting helped you guys recalibrate going into Game 3? You mentioned last night if you can win Game 3 the story starts to change, we can write different things. A: We just had a nice team win. This is a really good team.

STARTING PITCHERSGerrit Cole*Justin VerlanderZack Greinke*RELIEF PITCHERSChris DevenskiWill HarrisJosh James*Roberto Osuna*Brad PeacockRyan Pressly*Hector RondonJoe Smith*Jose Urquidy*CATCHERSRobinson Chirinos*Martin Maldonado*INFIELDERSJose AltuveAlex BregmanCarlos CorreaAledmys Diaz*Yuli GurrielOUTFIELDERSYordan Alvarez*Michael Brantley*Jake Marisnick*Josh ReddickGeorge SpringerKyle Tucker*EMBED >More News Videos As the 'Stros head into the 2019 World Series, we asked some of them if they had any rituals or superstitions before the game. EMBED >More News Videos With Houston facing Washington in the World Series, we asked some of the 'Stros who on the team would be the best president and vice president. EMBED >More News Videos Gerrit Cole is an overpowering force for the Houston Astros, using more than just his baseball skill to help his team. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Go with what got you to the dance, right?Hours before the first pitch of the 2019 World Series, the Houston Astros released a roster they hope will get them another championship.The roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, five infielders and six outfielders. The entire pitching staff is comprised of right-handers.The Astros opted for continuity in their roster, using much of the same lineup from their AL Championship Series team for their matchup with the Washington Nationals.Like the previous series this postseason, the Astros decided to keep Wade Miley, a starter for much of the regular season, off the World Series team.In addition, there will be a number of players making their World Series debut on Tuesday night.Here is the Houston Astros roster for the 2019 World Series:

STARTING PITCHERSGerrit Cole*Justin VerlanderZack Greinke*RELIEF PITCHERSChris DevenskiWill HarrisJosh James*Roberto Osuna*Brad PeacockRyan Pressly*Hector RondonJoe Smith*Jose Urquidy*CATCHERSRobinson Chirinos*Martin Maldonado*INFIELDERSJose AltuveAlex BregmanCarlos CorreaAledmys Diaz*Yuli GurrielOUTFIELDERSYordan Alvarez*Michael Brantley*Jake Marisnick*Josh ReddickGeorge SpringerKyle Tucker*EMBED >More News Videos As the 'Stros head into the 2019 World Series, we asked some of them if they had any rituals or superstitions before the game. EMBED >More News Videos With Houston facing Washington in the World Series, we asked some of the 'Stros who on the team would be the best president and vice president. EMBED >More News Videos Gerrit Cole is an overpowering force for the Houston Astros, using more than just his baseball skill to help his team. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Go with what got you to the dance, right?Hours before the first pitch of the 2019 World Series, the Houston Astros released a roster they hope will get them another championship.The roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, five infielders and six outfielders. The entire pitching staff is comprised of right-handers.The Astros opted for continuity in their roster, using much of the same lineup from their AL Championship Series team for their matchup with the Washington Nationals.Like the previous series this postseason, the Astros decided to keep Wade Miley, a starter for much of the regular season, off the World Series team.In addition, there will be a number of players making their World Series debut on Tuesday night.Here is the Houston Astros roster for the 2019 World Series:

I really appreciate talking with Joe Smith about this and the remarkable bravery and courage he shares with his wife. She says it's not a cheap process, which involves multiple shots and office visits. Their HelpCureHD organization raises money for PGD-IVF procedures.In the latest entry, LaForce described the growing love they have for each other, even through negative outcomes of their procedures. We felt a love for each other that was so much deeper than the love we had before. I felt like I gave him my whole soul, and he gave me his.

#TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Thats this #Astros team right there. @abc13sports Bob Slovak (@BobSlovak13) October 15, 2019Another great at bat from Yuli for a sac fly and an added insurance run. Carlos Correa struck out, though, retiring the side.Gerrit Cole also faced a first-inning bases loaded jam, after allowing two hits and a walk. The Yankees cut the deficit, 4-1.In the bottom of the ninth, Astros closer Roberto Osuna closed the door after pitching a 1-2-3 inning. Houston won and took the series lead, 2-1.

2019 Getty ImagesNEW YORK - Houston jumped out to a lead on the third pitch of the game Tuesday and held on for a 4-1 win in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. New York won Game 1, but the Astros answered with a walk-off win in Game 2 at Minute Maid Park. Gerrit Cole battled through seven innings of shutout ball, walking five and striking out seven, earning his third win of the 219 postseason. Houston doubled its lead in the second inning thanks to Josh Reddick's 410-foot homer to the second deck in right field. Roberto Osuna entered to start the ninth inning and slammed the door on the Yankees, needing only eight pitches to seal the win.

#TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Thats this #Astros team right there. @abc13sports Bob Slovak (@BobSlovak13) October 15, 2019Another great at bat from Yuli for a sac fly and an added insurance run. 4-0 #Astros #TakeItBack Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) October 15, 2019Listen. He kinda makes his presence known in all facets of the game when he's right. And I think that's a key part of our team in order for us to be complete," Hinch told reporters before Game 3.

HOUSTON - Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith and his wife, sports reporter Allie LaForce, are working together to find a cure for Huntingtons disease, a brain disorder with no current known cure. This cause touches their hearts because Smith's mother, Lee, was diagnosed with this hereditary disease in 2012. Because Smith's mother and grandmother have the disease, the pitcher has a 50% chance of passing Huntingtons disease to his children. The couple recently went through pre-implantation genetic diagnoses in vitro fertilization, or PDG-IVF, a process that screens embryos for Huntingtons Disease before implantation. To learn more about the foundation and Huntingtons disease, click here.

Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith and his wife, sports reporter Allie La Force are working together to find a cure to Huntington's Disease, a brain disorder affecting over 30,000 in the United States. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

(Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)HOUSTON - The Astros celebrated the Apollo 11 anniversary at Minute Maid Monday night and the power of 11 was prevalent throughout the entire game. In the third inning, the Astros scored their 11th run, while Armstrong was being interviewed in the booth. Yuli Gurriel hit a home run that brought him to an 11-game hitting streak, and Yordan Alvarez scored his 11th home run. I think it was very appropriate we scored 11 runs and were celebrating Apollo 11, Hinch said. Those were the only two hits as the Athletics ended a streak of 21 straight games with a home run.

Joe Smith high fives George Springer after the final out against the Oakland Athletics. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)HOUSTON - Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and Aledmys Diaz, Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel homered as the Houston Astros jumped on Homer Bailey for nine runs early and sailed to an 11-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. Cole (11-5) yielded two hits and one run while striking out 11 to help Houston to its sixth straight win, improving to 8-1 against the Athletics this season. Cole has recorded double-digit strikeouts in three straight games, giving him an MLB-leading 205 this season. Those were the only two hits as the Athletics ended a streak of 21 straight games with a home run.