From identifying Houston's best players to the team's biggest surprises, we address the biggest issues on the roster.

Colton Gordon makes his MLB debut for the Houston Astros as they close a six-game homestand against Kansas City. Michael Lorenzen (3-3, 3.57 ERA) pitches for the Royals. When: 7:10 p.m., Daikin Park TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM

Police are reportedly investigating threats made against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers and his kids after McCullers struggled in an outing on May 10 against the Cincinnati Reds.

Colton Gordon's pathway to the majors has been long and arduous. Managing the fallout of a hurricane doesn't help.

Framber Valdez more than did his part Tuesday night. Isaac Paredes then saved the best for last. Paredes led off the ninth inning with a walk-off home run, giving the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park.

When the Houston Astros traded away star outfielder Kyle Tucker this past offseason, they received a bundle of high-value players and prospects in return. Forme

Twelve of Houston's 14 active position players hit right-handed, and other teams have noticed the team's lack of offensive balance.

Yordan Alvarez was eligible to return from the injured list on Tuesday but was not activated as he recovers from muscle strain in right hand.

Colin Barber's cycle was just one of the memorable performances for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks on Tuesday.

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