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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 9
Go Big or Go Small at the Deadline? 
Fangraphs has a number of interesting and informative stats that we rely on in the industry for our commentary. One of those is an ongoing calculation of playoff odds.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
Astros pitcher Hunter Brown wishes Justin Verlander could pitch until he is 75
Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown had a deeply personal reaction to Justin Verlander’s retirement news Wednesday, connecting a childhood memory in Michigan to a shared clubhouse in Houston.
Justin Verlander News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Astros Great Justin Verlander Announces Retirement From Baseball
The Houston Astros owe a ton to Justin Verlander. After being acquired midway through the 2017 season, Verlander helped the Astros march to the franchise's first World Series title.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Foster Griffin News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Three Astros Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Nationals, Foster Griffin
The Houston Astros are right on the precipice of achieving great things. At 46-48, the team finds itself on the edge of the playoff picture. With the American League as mediocre as it is, mixed with the fact that genuine talent resides on the roster, Houston can make the playoffs if it wants to.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 8
Astros News: Pena, Blanco, McCullers Jr.
Last night in Sugar Land, rehabbing Astros players Jeremy Pena, Ronel Blanco, and Lance McCullers Jr. all contributed to a rain-shortened victory for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys over the Albuquerque Isotopes.
Nick Allen News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Astros Ride Nick Allen, Dominant Bullpen to Victory Over Nationals
Heading into the Houston Astros' matchup with the Washington Nationals on July 7, just one batter on the team had ever faced the opposing starter in his career.
Justin Verlander News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season
One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.
Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / July 8
MLB rumors: Astros narrowing trade deadline targets; Cubs eyeing pitching help
The trade deadline is less than a month away
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Biggest Need the Astros Must Address in MLB Draft
Success in the MLB Draft is where the Houston Astros have definitely made their mark. Franchise cornerstones such as Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, Kyle Tucker and many more have come through that pipeline, making the Astros one of the most feared organizations when it comes to selecting and developing star talent.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 8
In The Lab: A Look at Defensive Efficiency
The best stats are the stats that work for hitters and pitchers. They are mirror images of each other. On Monday, we looked at offensive efficiency to see how the Astros offense was holding up.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
Bottom of Order, Bullpen Carry Astros to 6-3 Victory Over Nationals
The Houston Astros (46-48) didn’t get the start they hoped for from Tatsuya Imai, but they got a terrific performance from 6 relievers as they took the second game of this series 6-3 over the Washington Nationals (47-46) at Nationals Park.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 7
Nick Allen anchors Astros' defeat of Nationals
Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night. Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly as Houston evened the series.
Dana Brown News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7
Astros GM Dana Brown Says Top Pitching Prospect Could Soon Make MLB Debut
The Houston Astros are making a tweak to their starting pitching staff. And according to Houston's general manager, one of the franchise's top prospects is in the running for a spot in the big league rotation.
Houston Astros News / ESPN / July 7
Astros' Burrows sent to Triple-A after 10-run star...
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
Astros at Nationals Game Discussion: 7/7/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (45-48) and Washington Nationals (47-45), who share their Spring Training complex together in West Palm Beach, FL, will play the middle game of their three-game series in the nation’s capital tonight.
Alimber Santa News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
Astros Option Burrows, Recall Santa
The clock has struck 12 on Astros SP Mike Burrows. Today, the Astros announced that they were optioning Burrows to Triple-A Sugar land and recalling RP Alimber Santa.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Astros Option Mike Burrows
The Astros have optioned struggling right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Tuesday. Fellow right-hander Alimber Santa has been recalled from Sugar Land in his place.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Astros' Yordan Alvarez Takes Home 3rd AL Player of the Week Award
The dream season continued for leading AL MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez. The Houston Astros' slugger was named the AL Player of the Week for the third time this year.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 6
Peter Lambert has proven 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 / Field Level Media / July 6
Nats' Luis Garcia Jr., Astros' Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season
Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Monday. The 26-year-old Nationals first baseman has been on a tear lately with nine homers in his last 12 games.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5
Astros are eyeing 2 ace pitchers on the trade market
The Houston Astros may be making their move in a wide-open AL West. Houston is expected to be in on the trade sweepstakes for both Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers and Sonny Gray of the Boston Red Sox, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.
Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Jeremy Peña Injury: Astros Reveal Latest Update
Houston Astros' Manager Joe Espada revealed an update on shortstop Jeremy Peña's injury on Sunday afternoon. Peña has been on the 10-day injured list for the Astros since June 30 with a left calf strain.
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
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Astros Activate LaMonte Wade Jr., Option Jake Meyers To Triple-A
The Astros announced four roster moves today, including the somewhat surprising news that outfielder Jake Meyers has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Joey Loperfido has also been optioned to Sugar Land, while Houston has called up Zach Dezenzo from Triple-A and activated LaMonte Wade Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros
Red hot like the weather across the country, Junior Caminero hit another home run on Friday as part of a Tampa Bay Rays' win to open up the holiday weekend.
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