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Worth noting

• Bill Brown and Mike Acosta, authors of "Deep in the Heart," will hold a book signing Saturday at the Barnes and Noble at Westheimer and Voss from 1 to 2 p.m. CT. "Deep in the Heart" offers a pictorial, historical look at 50-plus years of Major League Baseball in Houston.

• Outfielder J.D. Martinez was activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's game with the Angels. He had been sidelined since July 27 with a left wrist sprain.

Alyson Footer is a national correspondent for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter @alysonfooter.
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