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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 8
Astros Veteran Pitcher Has Provided Least Value on Houston's Roster
The Houston Astros have received incredible production from their two aces, Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown, throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. Manager Joe Espada has been able to count on them to give the team a chance to win each time they step on the mound.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 8
Astros Veteran Starting Pitcher a Key X-Factor for Team in Need of Rotation Stability
The Houston Astros are certainly lucky to still be atop the American League West after some recent shaky performances on the field. Alas, their struggles have coincided with the Seattle Mariners also hitting a lull.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8
Astros' Bennett Sousa, Kaleb Ort unlikely to return in regular season
Astros relievers Bennett Sousa and Kaleb Ort aren’t likely to make it back to the big league roster before the end of the regular season, general manager Dana Brown revealed in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM this weekend (via Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
The '2024 MLB multi-home run game leaders' quiz
How many of the 66 Major League Baseball players to hit multiple home runs in multiple games during the 2024 season can you name in seven minutes?
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 8
Astros Fall Again to Rangers, See AL West Magic Number Chase Tightens
The Houston Astros lost their series with the Texas Rangers on Sunday, falling in the third and final game, 4-2, as their lead in the AL West shrunk again.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 8
Houston Astros Boil: September 8, 2025 
Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Ort, Sousa shut down for the regular season (HC) Framber’s outing spoiled by one-pitch (HC) Astros
Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / September 8
Astros Ace Framber Valdez No Longer Being Pursued by One Team After Cross-Up Incident
Framber Valdez returned to the mound for the Houston Astros on Sunday five days after the cross-up incident that took place between him and backup catcher Cesar Salazar made waves across the baseball world.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 8
The Astros’ HRs are less than expected
Teams’ home run totals are correlated with making the post-season, and home runs in the post season have an out-sized impact on post season success. The Astros’ extra base and home run power has been disappointing this season.
A.J. Blubaugh News / Crawfish Boxes / September 7
A Quick Thought: I Hope We See More of AJ Blubaugh To Finish Out The Season
With all due respect to Lance McCullers Jr., who has a deserved place in franchise lore, I am not sure how viable an option he is moving forward for the 2025 Astros.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 7
Astros Not Expecting Bennett Sousa, Kaleb Ort to Return in Regular Season
The Houston Astros could use more help in the bullpen due to injuries, but that help is unlikely to return before the end of the regular season. Houston
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 7
Offense disappears again; Astros lose Silver Boot match up 4-2 to Rangers
I had this dream last night that the Astros somehow got walked off 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th after nearly throwing a no-hitter with only 1 out left… Wait, nevermind.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 7
Framber Valdez's tantrum could cost him in free agency
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez may have tanked his free-agent stock with one pitch.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 7
Astros Unsurprisingly Predicted To Allow Homegrown Star To Depart in Free Agency
The Houston Astros just went through a rough offseason when it came to figuring out what to do with some of their homegrown starts. Third baseman Alex Bregman was a free agent and Kyle Tucker was under team control for only one more year.
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / September 7
Astros’ Ace Hunter Brown Insisted on Returning to Mound for Good Reason
The Houston Astros walked away on Saturday evening with one of their most memorable wins of the season. With an 11-0 victory, the Astros left the Texas Rangers in the dust.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 7
Astros Blow Out Rangers, Trim AL West Magic Number for Division Title
The Houston Astros took care of Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers, 11-0, on Saturday night and helped their cause in winning the American League West.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 6
Offensive outburst backs Hunter Brown as Astros rout Rangers
Christian Walker and Yordan Alvarez blasted solo home runs to back the splendid start from pitcher Hunter Brown as the Houston Astros walloped the Texas Rangers 11-0 on Saturday to capture the second game of a key three-game series between the American League West rivals in Arlington, Texas.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6
Astros pitcher says his 2025 season is over amid elbow injury
The Houston Astros are in one of the tightest divisional races in Major League Baseball. Heading into Saturday’s action, Joe Espada’s team has a 3.5 game lead in the AFC West.
Taylor Trammell News / Field Level Media / September 6
Taylor Trammell to face no additional sanctions for 'illegal' bat
The bat Major League Baseball confiscated from Taylor Trammell is against league rules, but the Houston Astros outfielder won't face any additional discipline for the lumber.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / September 5
Houston Astros Top 15 Prospects
When you have one of baseball’s weakest systems, volatility is not necessarily a bad thing. Whether it be their 2025 first-round pick Xavier Neyens, 2023 first-rounder Brice Matthews, or the team’s top pitching prospect Anderson Brito, the Astros are not afraid to pursue upside paired with plenty of risk.
Taylor Trammell News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5
Astros player gets his bat confiscated during game
The Yankees held on to win Thursday’s game by a 8-4 final score. However, all eyes will now turn to the bat.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4
Umpire Brian Walsh makes another controversial call against Yankees
Brian Walsh made it two consecutive days now with a controversial call made against the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 4
Yankees' late-inning disaster against Astros once more showcases why they can’t be considered a World Series team
The Yankees proved yet again that they are their own worst enemy.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3
Astros forced to think on their feet after losing another pitcher to injury
He has spent most of the season on the IL after breaking his thumb on a fluke injury.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 3
Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers
The Astros have welcomed back a trio of starting pitchers over the last month, and the team's general manager is pleased with what he's seen from the group so far as the club enters the final stages of its playoff push.
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