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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 24
Astros Legends Series 28: Larry Andersen 
Larry Andersen’s playing career spanned across portions of three different decades. He’d appear in a pair of World Series with the Phillies, and in
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 24
Astros Must Have Hard Conversations on Javier, McCullers
We are taking a brief break from the lab to have a very difficult conversation. It involves the two hardest things that every analyst/fan has to do. The first is a mea culpa.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 23
Joey Loperfido's 11th-inning homer pushes Astros past Jays
Joey Loperfido hit a two-out, three-run homer in the 11th inning Tuesday afternoon and the visiting Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7. Braydon Fisher (3-3) intentionally walked Yordan Alvarez to start the 11th, putting runners at first and second.
The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?
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.
Shane Bieber News / Houston Astros on SI / June 23
Astros Back-to-Back-to-Back Home Runs Spoil Shane Bieber’s Return
Starting pitchers are going to give up home runs. That’s just a fact. But the idea is to limit the damage. For instance, most starters want to give up solo home runs, if they give up home runs at all.
Peter Lambert News / Houston Astros on SI / June 23
Astros Lineup: 37-43 and Sliding, Lambert Needs to Even Blue Jays Series
The Houston Astros added another notch in the loss column after the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The Astros fell 4-2 which now puts them at 37-43 on the season.
Lucas Spence News / Crawfish Boxes / June 23
Prospect to Watch: OF Lucas Spence
It is no secret that the Astros OF has performed poorly offensively this season, threatening to be their worst offensive OF of all time. Young prospects Cam Smith, Brice Matthews, and Zach Cole have not performed well.
Jeremy Pena News / Crawfish Boxes / June 23
Pena Doesn’t Believe He Will Miss Much Time
Astros SS Jeremy Pena left last night’s game with a cramp in his right hamstring. This is the same hamstring he injured previously in the season (although manager Joe Espada incorrectly identified it as the left hamstring in his post-game presser).
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 23
Astros Are Chasing the Wrong Goal at the Trade Deadline
According to multiple reports, the Houston Astros are planning to buy at the trade deadline. Yes, the Astros are a sub-.500 team that is currently on the outside looking in of the postseason picture.
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 22
Brown, Pena Exit Early as Astros fall to Blue Jays 4-2
Eighty games are officially in the books. The Astros have been victorious in 37 of them, after dropping the opening contest of their 7-game road trip in Toronto by a score of 4-2. Prior to exiting in the 6th inning with an apparent leg injury, Jeremy Pena would start off things on a positive note.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 22
Astros at Blue Jays Game Discussion: 6/22/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (37-42) begin a 3-game series vs. the Toronto Blue Jays (38-39) at Rogers Centre in Toronto tonight. RHP Hunter Brown (1-0, 1.10 ERA) starts for the Astros vs.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 22
Astros Place RP Bryan Abreu on Restricted List, Recall RP Logan VanWey
Today, the Houston Astros announced that they had placed RP Bryan Abreu on the restricted list, and recalled RP Logan VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land to replace him on the active roster.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22
Astros rumors: Insider makes it clear Houston isn’t selling before trade deadline
The Houston Astros have underperformed this season. That does not mean they are going to sell before the MLB trade deadline and rebuild, however. MLB insider Bob Nightengale shared a report on Houston’s potential trade deadline plans during a recent appearance on Foul Territory.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / June 22
Astros Are Now One of MLB's Biggest Deadline Wild Cards
One thing that has been true about the trade market across Major League Baseball this season is that it has been odd, to say the least. It feels like a perfect storm.
Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / June 21
Yordan Alvarez slams 25th homer, helps Astros beat Guardians
Yordan Alvarez slugged his American League-leading 25th home run, and Kai-Wei Teng worked six strong innings as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 21
Astros Taking Surprising Trade Deadline Stance
The Houston Astros, like many American League teams this year, find themselves at an interesting juncture. Here on June 21st, the Astros sit fourth in their division with a 36-42 record.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 21
Astros reportedly taking somewhat surprising approach to trade deadline
Reports on the Astros' approach to the trade deadline have emerged.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21
Important Lance McCullers Jr. injury update will catch Astros fans’ attention
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. faced hitters in a live batting practice session on Friday for the first time since being out of action with a shoulder issue in May.
Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / June 20
Astros' Jose Altuve hopes to heat up vs. Guardians
Before Houston's Jose Altuve flipped the opener of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, he struck out twice in two at-bats, the first of which ended with Altuve slamming his bat and helmet into the turf in disgust.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 19
Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline
The next few weeks could make a tremendous difference for the Houston Astros.
Ryan Weiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17
Astros Outright Ryan Weiss
Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss cleared waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Wednesday. Houston designated him for assignment over the weekend when selecting Raynel Delgado‘s contract from Sugar Land.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16
Astros Activate Hunter Brown, Yainer Diaz; Jayden Murray Designated For Assignment
The Astros announced Tuesday that right-hander Hunter Brown has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Catcher Yainer Diaz also returns from the 10-day IL, per the team.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 16
Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros
Tuesday marks a special day for Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez, as he makes his return to Houston for the first time since signing a three-year
Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15
Astros To Activate Hunter Brown On Tuesday
Hunter Brown will make his return to the Astros rotation tomorrow. Houston lists him as the probable starter for the second game of this week’s series against the Tigers, where he’ll match up against former rotation mate Framber Valdez.
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