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Astros Make Roster Move, Reveal Starting Lineup vs. Nationals

Following another home stand, playing .500 baseball, the Houston Astros hit the road for the final six games before the All-Star break. Beginning the road trip in Washington against the Nationals, the Astros sit 2.5 games out of first place in the AL West division and are riding a two-game winning streak.

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros will conclude the first half of their season with a six-game road trip beginning tonight in the nation’s capital with the first of three games against the Nationals.

Jeremy Pena News / Crawfish Boxes / July 6

Astros SS Pena to Begin Rehab Tomorrow at Triple-A

Today, Astros manager Joe Espada said that SS Jeremy Pena would begin his rehab assignment tomorrow at Triple-A Sugar Land, as reported by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com SPs Lance McCullers Jr.

Braden Shewmake News / Crawfish Boxes / July 6

Astros Reinstate Shewmake, Option Delgado

Today, the Houston Astros announced they had reinstated IF Braden Shewmake from IL, and optioned IF Ray Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land In limited time this year with the Astros, Shewmake is batting .243 with a .260 OBP and .665 OPS.

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Peter Lambert News / Sport Relay / July 6

Astros Blank Rays Behind Lambert

The Houston Astros closed out their homestand against the Tampa Bay Rays on a high note Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park, relying on dominant pitching and timely power to finish off the Rays and carry momentum into their upcoming road trip.

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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.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 6

Astros Named Best Fit for Struggling All-Star Outfielder From the Red Sox

After the Houston Astros started the 2026 season building some momentum with a 5-2 record through a season-opening homestand against the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox, all of the momentum quickly came to a crashing end.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 6

The Astros Are Buyers. Now Comes the Hard Part: Big Bat or Big Arm?

The first question surrounding the Houston Astros has finally been answered. After another frustrating April and a sluggish start that had some fans calling for a rebuild and others wondering whether this would finally be the year the Astros became sellers at the trade deadline, Houston has done what it seemingly does every season.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Astros Linked to .931 OPS Outfielder Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are just on the outside of the playoff bubble. At 45-47, they're 2.5 games behind in the American League West and one game back from a wild-card spot.

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.

Nats' Luis Garcia Jr., Astros' Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season

Peter Lambert, Astros shut out Rays in rubber game

Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays

Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / July 6

Astros Closer Josh Hader Couldn't Overcome One Thing in All-Star Voting

The Houston Astros had just one player named to the American League All-Star team for 2026, and he was very deserving. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been one of the best players in baseball this year, and there was no question whether he should or would make the team.

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.

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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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / July 5

Yordan Alvarez Is Why One Former MLB Infielder Still Believes in the Astros

The Houston Astros are a marching force in the American League, looking to fight their way back to the playoffs after missing them last season. After a rough beginning to the year, holding a 27-34 record at the end of May, the Astros are getting closer to the .500 mark game by game.

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.

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 5

Peter Lambert, Astros shut out Rays in rubber game

Peter Lambert carried a shutout into the sixth inning while Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes clubbed home runs as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 5

Astros Preparing to Chase Stars, Outfield Help at MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros took a wild one from the Tampa Bay Rays on the Fourth of July, walking them off in the bottom of the ninth inning, courtesy of a two-run home run from All-Star Yordan Alvarez.

Christian Roa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Astros re-sign pitcher to minor league contract

The Houston Astros on Saturday brought right-handed pitcher Christian Roa back on a minor league contract after he elected free agency following his latest run with the Chicago Cubs organization.

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.

MLB 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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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.

Tom Cosgrove News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Astros Trade Tom Cosgrove To Nationals

The Astros traded minor league reliever Tom Cosgrove to the Nationals for cash considerations, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. The left-hander was on a minor league contract with Houston and won’t occupy a 40-man roster spot with Washington unless the move was spurred by an upward mobility clause.

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.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Zack Wheeler displeased despite Phillies' win over the Pirates

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 3

With the Astros Buying, What Does Their Perfect Deadline Look Like?

The Houston Astros appear ready to go for it one more time after telling teams there’s no point in asking about Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, as of June 21.

Cristian Javier News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Astros Announce Plan for Cristian Javier Upon Return

The Houston Astros will get a key pitcher back on Friday. Right-hander Cristian Javier, who has been on the injured list since April 9 with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain, will be activated before the Astros' series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow.