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Jeremy Peña makes eye-opening agent move

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is putting together the best season of his career in 2025. While Peña has long been considered one of baseball’s elite defensive shortstops, he’s contributing offensively like never before, helping the Astros surge ahead in the AL West.

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Astros' Division Rivals 'Had Conversations' With Red Sox About Rafael Devers

The Houston Astros entered Monday with a five-game lead in the AL West. Considering how many injuries they have endured and how little impact they have gotten from big names like Christian Walker and Yordan Alvarez, it's been impressive what this group has done thus far in 2025.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23

Ex-World Series MVP hires Scott Boras as his new agent

Scott Boras is adding yet another Houston Astros star to his list of clients. Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has hired the baseball mega-agent Boras as his new representative, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported on Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 23

Surging Astros look to stay hot against Phillies

The injury-depleted Houston Astros continued their surge up the American League standings over the weekend, setting up an intriguing six-game homestand that begins with a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

During the 2023 MLB season, 29 players hit 30 or more home runs. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / June 23

MLB Makes Jose Altuve Announcement Before Astros-Phillies Series

When the Houston Astros open their three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night, we expect Jose Altuve to be in left field. That's nothing new, considering that Altuve typically plays left field.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 23

Astros Should Target Marlins Pitcher to Address Needs in Starting Rotation

The Houston Astros have a glaring need they would love to address ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year. Their starting pitching looked to be a strength coming into the 2025 regular season with Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, Hayden Wesneski, Ronel Blanco and Spencer Arrighetti.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Astros Trade Deadline Plans Include Adding Left-Handed Hitter

With Yordan Álvarez sidelined with a fractured hand since May 2, the Houston Astros are noticeably light on left-handed offense. On the pregame radio show (790 AM), general manager Dana Brown called adding a left-handed bat the “big issue” facing the Astros.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 23

3 Astros Things

Looking at playoff odds, RE24, and contemplating LHB trades. Some brief discussion points as the Astros head into a tough part of the schedule. Astros Playoff Odds The Astros’ playoff odds eclipsed the 90% mark (FG WAR method).

Houston Astros News / Inside The Diamonds / June 23

Houston Astros Roster Moves 6/23/25

The Houston Astros will host the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series starting Tuesday. The Astros achieved a series victory over the Angels this past weekend.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 23

Could Astros Make Play for Key White Sox Outfielder Ahead of Deadline?

The Houston Astros have been upfront about what they are targeting ahead of the deadline. While starting pitching seems to be a must despite the returns

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 23

Astros Get Outfield Help by Activating Former First-Round Pick off IL

For a couple of months now, the one weakness people have pointed to in when it comes to the Houston Astros has been their lack of left-handed hitters.

Taylor Trammell News / Field Level Media / June 23

Astros reinstate OF Taylor Trammell from injured list

The Houston Astros reinstated outfielder Taylor Trammell from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Trammell, 27, batted .293 with two homers and 10 RBIs during a 12-game stint in the minors while recovering from a right calf strain.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Astros exploring market for left-handed bats

Even as the Astros have lost 60% of their rotation to the injured list, they not only remain in contention — they hold a relatively commanding five-game lead over the second-place Mariners in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 23

Today in Astros history - June 23

What happened today in team history? 1975 - Astros hold on to win After a six-run inning to take the lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Houston Astros preserve the lead thanks to Wayne Granger pitching the final 2.2 innings to give Houston the 6-5 win.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 23

Injured Astros Pitcher Takes Important Step Toward Return

The Houston Astros have a number of injured pitchers right now, but one of them is taking a huge step in his return from injury. During the team's Sunday

Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / June 23

MLB Power Rankings: Never count out the Astros, while Tigers maintain their spot atop the league

Did we all fool ourselves into thinking the AL West was going to be a battle?

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 22

Houston Astros Bringing Back Fan Favorite Slugger On Minor League Deal

The Houston Astros need more left-handed hitting and are turning to a former fan favorite slugger that hit the open market just a few days ago. On Sunday

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Astros reunite with veteran first baseman

The Astros have reunited with first baseman Jon Singleton on a minor league contract, The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports. Singleton had been a free agent since the Mets released him from a previous minors deal earlier this week.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 22

Houston Astros Boss Reveals Team's Biggest Need Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are sitting atop the AL West and seemingly only getting better, which means that they should absolutely be open to adding to the roster at the upcoming MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 22

Mauricio Dubon homers twice as Astros hold off Angels

Mauricio Dubon hit two home runs and drove in three runs and Jeremy Pena homered, doubled and scored twice to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Astros GM gives ‘big’ trade target update

The Houston Astros have soared out to a 4.5-game lead in the American League West entering Sunday’s action. Despite a slow start, the two-time champs are back in playoff contention.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 18

Astros outfielder adds to emerging ROY case with huge game in blowout win

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Cam Smith continued to build his case for American League Rookie of the Year consideration with a huge game on Tuesday.

Aaron Judge slump coincides with Yankees' recent misery

Yankees can’t be considered AL favorites in their current condition

Francisco Lindor addresses Juan Soto's struggles, turnaround

Marlins release highest-paid reliever, who wasn't even on their MLB roster

Will Bryce Harper overlook past if Phillies want to make this trade?

Spicy Dodgers-Padres rivalry is proving to be MLB's best in 2025

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17

Three of the most disappointing MLB players of the 2025 season

As the MLB season approaches its halfway point, these struggling stars will either turn their play around or risk posting career-worst seasons.

Underrated American League All-Star candidates

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The 'Longest losing streaks in MLB history' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Astros Notes: Melton, Rotation, McCullers

The Astros placed top prospect and rookie outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list due to a right ankle sprain over the weekend, but he’ll apparently be out a fair bit longer than the 10-day minimum.

Jose Altuve News / Yardbarker / June 13

Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins

Is it possible that one of the most successful MLB franchises throughout the last decade is flying under the radar? Well, don't look now, but the Houston Astros are making a case as a legitimate contender for the American League pennant once again.

Astros dealing with familiar problem at first base

Which prospect did Red Sox trade to Twins for hard-throwing reliever Jorge Alcalá?

A realistic dream scenario for every American League team

25 minor league teams with names as ridiculous as they are real

The 'Every MLB team's 2017 leader in WAR' quiz