BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has a 50-52 record overall and a 26-27 record at home. The Diamondbacks have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .253.

The Arizona Diamondbacks chose 20 players in the MLB Amateur draft, 17 of whom have signed contracts with the team according to a press release. The D-backs total signing bonus pool was $10,917,800. By our unofficial calculations, the team spent 10,830,626, or roughly $87,000 under their pool allotment.

The Diamondbacks suffered a tough defeat at home against the Houston Astros, dropping to 5 1/2 games back in the wild-card chase.

Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte said thieves broke into his home and stole $400,000 worth of items while he was out of town last week at the All-Star Game in Atlanta.

Preview the July 22 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Brice Matthews made it three homers in two games at Arizona, erasing a late Diamondbacks lead with a two-run blast.

The Boston Red Sox are scouting Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly as a reliable trade deadline addition.