The Houston Astros look to bounce back against the Cleveland Guardians as Hunter Brown (9-3, 1.82 ERA) gets the start, his first since being named to the AL All-Star team. Left-hander Joey Cantilo (1-0, 3.41) pitches for Cleveland, which broke a 10-game losing streak with Monday's win in Houston.

Photos of the Cleveland Guardians playing a three-game series against the Houston Astros July 7-9, 2025, in Houston.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros MLB game to be played on July 9, 2025 on ESPN.

The day after winning an NBA championship, Jalen Williams begrudgingly had some television obligations he had to complete with likely zero hours of sleep. The 24-year-old won his first ring on a hurt wrist after the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

With the Kevin Durant trade finally being made official, Jalen Green posted a farewell message to Houston and Rockets fans on social media.

A 15‑time All‑Star, two‑time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP and 2014 league MVP, Kevin Durant is one of the most decorated players in NBA history. Now, one of the league's most accomplished players joins a 52-win Houston Rockets team fresh off its first division title and playoff berth since 2020.