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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20
Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day IL
The Astros announced that right-hander Ronel Blanco and left-hander Bennett Sousa have been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 40-man roster already had three vacancies, so these moves put the Astros at 39.
Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / July 20
Jose Altuve: 15 Years of Memories 15 Years After His Astros MLB Debut 
It was a Wednesday afternoon at then-named Minute Maid Park. On July 20, 2011, Jose Altuve made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros. He went 1×5 in a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in 11 innings.
Ronel Blanco News / Houston Astros on SI / July 20
Ronel Blanco's 2026 Debut Could Be the Boost the Astros Rotation Has Been Missing
Even after the All-Star break, the Houston Astros starting pitching rotation has yet to put it all together and deliver. The group has gotten healthier as the season has gone on, but the stability has still not returned.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Dan Wheeler News / Crawfish Boxes / July 20
Astros Legends Series 33: Ty Wigginton
It was July of 2007 when Ty Wigginton was dealt to Houston in exchange for Dan Wheeler. Wigginton would pay dividends at multiple positions, playing third and LF. The following year, Ty would embark upon a phenomenal August posting a 1.200 OPS. He joins us exclusively as our 33rd entry of our continuing Legends Series at The Crawfish Boxes.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 20
Astros Timely Hitting Woes Reflected in Key Stats
The Houston Astros have hit a rough patch in their quest to reenter the American League race for the wild card and division. They’ve lost four in a row and six out of their last seven.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 20
In The Lab: A Look at Shortstop Offense
We have now come back from the break. These last couple of labs have come from the luxury of the cruise ship, so the numbers are all pre-All Star break numbers.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20
Astros’ Jeremy Pena, Christian Walker get encouraging injury updates from Joe Espada
The Houston Astros have had some rough games in recent days, and that includes their matchup with the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Baltimore completed a three game sweep of the Astros thanks to a strong start from Brandon Young.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / July 19
2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Houston Astros
For a decade, the Astros routinely hung around first place in the AL West. But in 2026, the Astros’ chances of making it to the playoffs are not exactly high, compared to past years.
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / July 19
The Astros Got Hunter Brown Back — But Not the Dominant Starter Who Put a Cy Young Within Reach
Hunter Brown returned to the mound without physical limitations. What he has yet to recover is the version of himself that, just one year ago, forced hitters to chase unhittable pitches and established him as one of the American League’s best starters.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 19
Astros Manager Provides Jeremy Pena, Christian Walker Injury Updates
The Houston Astros received encouraging news ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles after manager Joe Espada shared updates on Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Nate Pearson News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19
Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For Assignment
The Astros are designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that infielder Ray Delgado is in the team’s clubhouse, suggesting he’s been recalled from Triple-A.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19
Skidding Astros aim to salvage finale vs. Orioles
After closing to within two games of .500 and two games of first place in the American League West as recently as July 7, the Houston Astros recorded their fifth loss in six games on Saturday while also losing a pair of starters to injury.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 18
Astros SS Jeremy Pena, 1B Christian Walker exit with injuries
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena and first baseman Christian Walker departed with injuries on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Pena displayed discomfort during his second plate appearance against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers before striking out in the bottom of the third inning.
Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18
Astros could make a major Yordan Alvarez move
The Houston Astros could be getting real experimental for the stretch run of the season. Houston could potentially move their star slugger Yordan Alvarez
Lucas Spence News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17
Astros Select Lucas Spence
The Astros announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston also reinstated righty Kai-Wei Teng from the 15-day injured list and placed Brice Matthews on the 10-day IL with a sprained left knee.
The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz
How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15
Three prominent MLB trade chips that are likely to not be traded
As we get closer to the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, there have been ongoing trade speculations surrounding certain franchise cornerstones getting dealt as they fulfill teams' needs.
Peter Lambert News / Just Baseball / July 15
What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?
The Houston Astros seem to be a team in transition, with former stars like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez donning different jerseys in 2026.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 15
Reports: Astros trading RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star has pitched only 39 1/3 innings this season, posting a 2-3 record with a 6.86 ERA in eight starts.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15
Brewers acquire right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros
With the deadline a few weeks away, trade season is kicking into gear.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 12
Do the Astros Have What It Takes To Pull Off an Impact Trade?
The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful MLB organizations over the past 10 years. Two World Series rings and eight straight playoff appearances from 2017-2024 placed them in the top tier of teams in baseball before a step back in 2025, finishing 87-75.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 11
Astros' Yordan Alvarez continues to be nightmare matchup for Rangers
The AL MVP favorite and Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been unstoppable against the Texas Rangers, as he has crushed eight home runs against them this season.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 11
Yordan Alvarez makes Astros history in loss to Rangers
On pace for his best season yet, Yordan Alvarez remains red hot and has added making franchise history with his latest milestone to his list of 2026 accomplishments.
Peter Lambert News / Yardbarker / July 6
Peter Lambert has proved his dominance in the Astros rotation
Lambert has been one of the biggest surprises this season and has proven his dominance as a trustworthy arm in the rotation.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 5
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays
No stranger to setting off fireworks, Yordan Alvarez sent the home fans happy on Saturday with a big blast of his own. Alvarez crushed a walk-off home
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