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Astros, Royals striving to escape the doldrums

The Houston Astros have appeared in the postseason in eight of the past nine seasons, winning two World Series. But they enter the start of a three-game road series Friday night against the Kansas City Royals in fourth place in the American League West, five games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners.

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Astros vs. Royals Series Primer with Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler

Like most Astros enthusiasts, it’s always a cringeworthy moment when Houston ventures out to Kauffman Stadium. It’s the site of the 2015 ALDS with flashbacks

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

3 players the Cleveland Guardians could make a swing for at the trade deadline

It seems like the season for the Cleveland Guardians to go all in. Here are three players they should go after.

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet faces major setback in his injury recovery

Red Sox's Sam Kennedy discusses Craig Breslow's job security amid 'embarrassing' season

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Raynel Delgado News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Astros To Select Raynel Delgado

The Astros will select infielder Raynel Delgado onto the major league roster for the start of tomorrow’s series in Kansas City, reports Francys Romero.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 11

From Sugar Land to Houston: Astros Pitchers to Watch at Every Level

The Houston Astros entered the 2026 season with a pitching staff that looked, on paper, like a strength in every way. Reality hit and so did injuries and what once looked like a strength turned into something else entirely.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / June 11

Spencer Arrighetti's Breakout Is Giving the Astros Something They Didn't Expect

When the Houston Astros began the 2026 season, one big question for manager Joe Espada was how his starting pitching staff would hold up. That question was answered less than a month into the season.

Mike Gallo News / Crawfish Boxes / June 11

Astros Legends Series 24: Mike Gallo

Mike Gallo played his entire major league career in Houston. Today, we chronicle his journey to the majors and his time with the Astros. Q: What do you remember about your debut on July 2nd, 2003?

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / June 11

Hunter Brown’s Latest Rehab Outing Reinforces Astros Ace Nearing Return

If there was one pitcher that everybody expected to be tightly in the race for the American League Cy Young, it was the Houston Astros' ace, Hunter Brown.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Astros sign outfielder to minor league contract

On Wednesday, the Houston Astros signed outfielder Trenton Brooks to a minor league contract. While the team did not officially confirm the transaction, Brooks appeared in tonight’s lineup for the Triple-A Sugar Land affiliate.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 11

Astros Drop Series Finale to Angels 3-2 in 10

For the second time in three nights, it would require extra innings. This time however, the Astros wouldn’t be as fortunate as they were 48 hours earlier in the series opener, dropping the finale to the Angels by a score of 3-2.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 10

Astros GM Dana Young Shuts Down Trade Talk on Two Superstars

Don't get too carried away making mock fire sale trades when it comes to the Houston Astros. Although the organization may well be active ahead of the Aug.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

Astros jump out to 7-run lead, add on in win over Astros

Oswald Peraza had three RBIs and Jo Adell and Wade Meckler and drove in two apiece as the Los Angeles Angels built an early seven-run lead and cruised to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 10

Astros Crushed by Angels 10-1

If it was a title fight, it would’ve been stopped early. A TKO. The Astros were soundly defeated by the Angels in Anaheim by the score of 10-1. Kai-Wei

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops big hint on Houston’s trade deadline plans

With the chatter around the Houston Astros and the trades the team could make with the deadline in a few months, the baseball world is wondering what the plans look like for the disappointing AL West squad.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Astros GM shuts down Yordan Alvarez trade chatter

As rumors have surrounded the Houston Astros regarding their struggles and potential moves the team could make, there has been speculation about the status of star slugger Yordan Alvarez.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Astros to Place Newly Added Veteran on IL

Just four games into his tenure with the Houston Astros, LaMonte Wade Jr. is heading for a stint on the injured list. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that the Astros plan to place Wade on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and intend to call-up outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Joe Espada Delivers Update on Injured Astros Player

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has provided an update on LaMonte Wade Jr. after the first baseman left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with right hamstring soreness.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 9

Astros stage late rally, upend Angels in 10

Jose Altuve tagged up and scored on a popup to shallow center field in the top of the 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opening game of a three-game series on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Astros GM: “Zero Discussions” About Trading Alvarez, Peña

The Astros came back from a ninth-inning deficit to take an extra-inning win tonight over the Angels. That improves their record to 31-37. They’ve evened out after an 8-18 April but haven’t really cut into the early-season hole they dug, playing slightly above .500 since the beginning of May.

Cesar Salazar News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Astros Outright Cesar Salazar

The Astros sent catcher Cesar Salazar outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He successfully passed through waivers after getting designated for assignment on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6

Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined

With two-way star Shohei Ohtani now playing in the National League, the AL will have a new MVP for the first time since 2020. Let's take a look at three players who could take home the hardware.

Yankees get concerning Judge update as he's set to see specialist

Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

Judge makes a notable revelation about his injury

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 6

Houston Astros Farm Report: May 2026

With over two months of the Minor League Baseball season in the books, it’s time to check in on some of the top prospects in the Houston Astros‘ farm system.

Jose Altuve News / Ball Exclusives / June 5

Houston Astros activating 2B Jose Altuve off of 10-IL

At 4:16 p.m. the Houston Astros announced via X that Jose Altuve would be returning to the active roster, due to this move, OF Zach Dezenzo has been optioned to Triple-A The 16-year-veteran suffered an oblique strain on May 16 in a game against the Texas Rangers would exit said game early, according to an article from Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 4

The Astros Pulled Off A Trade Heist That Nobody Talks About

Each winter numerous trade happen across MLB that generate buzz, debate, and hot takes. Whether it be a prospect for a veteran or swapping major league talent, each trade will eventually be given a label of a winner and a loser.