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Brice Matthews' first two homers lead Astros past D-backs

Rookie Brice Matthews hit his first two homers and drove in his first five runs as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 in Phoenix on Monday.

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Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Injury Update Before Mariners Game

Left-handed slugger Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh season as a member of the Houston Astros. The Cuban superstar made his MLB debut in 2019 and took off immediately, winning American League Rookie of the Year after smashing 27 home runs and driving in 78 runs in just 87 games.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Will Injuries End Up Costing Astros Their Division Lead?

One of the most intriguing storylines over the first half of the 2025 season was the Houston Astros' continued dominance in the AL West, despite the onslaught of injuries they had been forced to endure.

Christian Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Astros’ Christian Walker puts Diamondbacks on blast before return

The Arizona Diamondbacks are back in the national spotlight — not just for their playoff hopes, but for a stinging comment from a former star. Ahead of his return to the desert with the Houston Astros, Christian Walker didn’t hold back, taking a jab at his former team’s handling of his free agency this past offseason.

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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 six minutes?

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Luis Garcia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Luis Garcia sharp in rehab start amid Astros’ rotation woes

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia turned in a clean outing Sunday in his first Class-A rehab appearance with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, continuing his return from Tommy John surgery as the club awaits reinforcements to a depleted starting rotation.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Smoke and Mirrors of Astros Pitching Staff Starting To Get Exposed

It's hard to say there was a more surprising result in the first half of the season than what the Houston Astros accomplished heading into the All-Star break.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 21

Astros’ projections for the rest of the season

Evaluating projections may be useful as the trade deadline approaches With both the starting rotation and batting lineup ravaged by injuries, the Astros find themselves in an uncertain position.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Astros Expected To Only Address One of Two Major Needs at MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are predicted to be buyers at next week's trade deadline, but they may only end up addressing one of two major needs. MLB Insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) recently updated where he believed the Astros were standing ahead of the deadline.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Astros Predicted to Land $18 Million Houston Native Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros have put together a strong 2025 season as of now, sitting in first place in the AL West with a 57-42 record while they look to make the playoffs for the ninth straight season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Astros Top Prospect Tosses Dominant Outing, Complicates Trade Deadline Strategy

The Houston Astros do not get the credit when it comes to their farm system as a top to bottom group which is anywhere near the best in baseball. Though

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 21

Houston Astros Boil: July 21, 2025

Welcome to the Monday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Paredes to IL Triple-A starter has a career day (X) Astros agreed to a deal

Luis Garcia News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Astros Star Luis Garcia Steady in Latest Injury Rehab Start in Minors

The injury rehab hits kept on coming on Sunday, as Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia made his rehab debut with Class-A Fayetteville on Sunday. His start came after Spencer Arrighetti made his first injury rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 21

Bury in the Bullpen? How Lance McCuller’s recent struggles might signify it’s time for a change.

It might be time to bury his role as a starter. “He hasn’t pitched in 2 1/2 years. We’ve got to give some time, all right?” said Espada, who roughly a dozen times pounded his fist on the interview table in front of him.” (from Steve Schaeffer’s postgame coverage of Astros vs.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / July 20

Astros Latest Injury to Isaac Paredes Could Drastically Alter Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros have battled through a long line of injuries to end the first half going into the All-Star break firmly on top of the division and looking like one of the main contenders in the American League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20

Astros avoid sweep with late 11-run onslaught vs. Mariners

Christian Walker hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros went on to rout the host Seattle Mariners 11-3 Sunday afternoon.

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 20

The Demise of the Astros has Been Greatly Exaggerated. Leave Seattle Smashing the Mariners 11-3

Victor Caratini and Taylor Trammell contribute three RBI each after another poor start by Hunter Brown What a huge win! And how did they do it? The Astros looked like they were destined to leave Seattle with their tails between their legs, having just frittered a seven-game AL West lead down to two games.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 20

Pair of Injured Astros Starters Shine in Rehab Starts in Minor Leagues

The talk lately has been what the Houston Astros need to do to add starting pitching depth at the trade deadline. It’s possible the depth could come from within.

Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / July 20

Astros place All-Star 3B Isaac Paredes on 10-day IL

The Houston Astros placed All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain prior to Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Astros rumors: Houston makes their top trade deadline need clear amid Yordan Alvarez injury

The Houston Astros are defying the odds and playing some good baseball this season, but it always ways to improve, and they know that. Even with injuries to the team, they’ve still been able to stay afloat, and as the trade deadline approaches, there are some types of players they’re interested in, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Isaac Paredes News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Isaac Paredes To Undergo MRI For Hamstring Injury

Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes left Saturday’s 7-6 loss to the Mariners with what was described as right hamstring discomfort. The injury occurred in the third inning, when Paredes hit a line drive off the left field wall that resulted in only a single, as he started limping partway down the first base base line.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Astros agree to deal with first-rounder Xavier Neyens

The Astros reached agreement with first-round pick Xavier Neyens last night, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The Washington high schooler receives a $4.1225MM bonus that matches the slot value for the 21st selection.