Houston has welcomed back its World Series champion, who has quickly become a leader in the clubhouse and looks rejuvenated at the plate.

Boston Red Sox (65-54, second in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (66-52, first in the AL West) Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (13-4, 2.24 ERA, 1.

The Detroit Tigers missed out on their last, best chance for Justin Verlander to enter the Hall of Fame wearing the Old English D on his cap.