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Yainer Diaz News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16
Why Astros Need Yainer Diaz To Return To Fringe All-Star Form
The Houston Astros' catcher position has been, for the most part, a black hole offensively this season. Firstly, from Yainer Diaz underperforming, then from a veteran backup running out of steam.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 16
Astros vs. Tigers Game Discussion: 6/16/2026 
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros look to even up their series with the Tigers tonight in the middle game of their three-game set in Houston…tonight’s pitching matchup is a dandy between RHP Hunter Brown, who’s makes his much-anticipated return from injury, opposite former Astro LHP Framber Valdez, who’s also making his own return to Daikin Park.
The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz
Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 16
Sometimes It’s Okay to Say Goodbye: The Astros Made the Right Decision on Framber Valdez
Sometimes it’s okay to say goodbye. That may be a difficult reality for Astros fans to accept, especially when it involves a player who played such a significant role in the organization’s success over the years.
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16
Two Former Astros 1-2 Punch Face Each Other In Homestand Matchup
For two seasons, the best thing about the Houston Astros was the solid 1-2 punch of southpaw Framber Valdez and RHP Hunter Brown walking to the dugout together.
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 on ClutchPoints / June 16
Astros’ Christian Javier gets injury update before Hunter Brown’s expected IL return
The Houston Astros are expected to activate Hunter Brown from the injured list on Tuesday. The team received an update on Christian Javier — who is dealing with a shoulder injury — before Tuesday’s ball game against the Detroit Tigers as well.
Isaac Paredes News / HITC / June 16
Astros star’s home run spray chart after hitting his 102nd shows exactly what kind of hitter he is
Isaac Paredes hit his 102nd career home run for the Houston Astros against the Detroit Tigers on 15 June 2026, and the direction of the ball continued a notable career trend.
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.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16
Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Dominating American League All-Star Voting
The first phase of the All-Star voting isn't over just yet, so there is still time for more of the Houston Astros position players to jump up. But for now, the team's designated hitter, Yordan Alvarez, is stealing all of the glory, and rightfully so.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16
Astros' Hunter Brown set to return vs. Tigers' Framber Valdez
The second contest of a three-game series between the Houston Astros and visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday will present an intriguing confluence relative to the opposing starting pitchers.
Kai-Wei Teng News / Crawfish Boxes / June 15
Teng Falters as Astros Mauled by Tigers 9-3
Once again, an Astros (33-41) starter could not get through 5 innings. Tonight, Kai-Wei Teng (L, 3-6) couldn’t get out of the 4th, and an already overtaxed pen looked the part as Houston fell to the Detroit Tigers (30-42) 9-3 at Daikin Park.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15
Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets
It has been a struggle for the Cincinnati Reds lately, but Monday's 12-0 rout over the New York Mets offered some much-needed relief on both sides of the plate.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Framber Valdez calls out the Astros ahead of his return to Houston
Framber Valdez is not happy with the way that the Houston Astros conducted business this past offseason. The Detroit Tigers pitcher Valdez returned to Houston on Monday night for the first time as an opponent.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 15
Dominant Triple-A Performance Earns Astros Reliever Another Chance
If the Houston Astros want to make a push back into the AL West standings and remain a constant, real threat, then their bullpen needs to take another step forward.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 15
5 Untouchable Houston Astros As the Trade Deadline Approaches
The phone will be ringing. In fact, the phone has probably already started ringing. The Houston Astros are sitting uncomfortably at 33-40, fourth in the American League West.
Yordan Alvarez News / HITC / June 15
Yordan Alvarez is quietly dominating on the field and in the All-Star voting
The Houston Astros may no longer look like the team that dominated baseball for the better part of a decade. Yordan Alvarez is making sure fans have not forgotten about them.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 15
To Play or Not to Play? Astros’ Rest Decisions Spark Debate
To play or not to play? That has become the question Astros fans are debating following Houston’s 4-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. With an opportunity to complete a three-game sweep and continue building momentum, the Astros elected to keep two of their most important hitters, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve, out of the lineup.
Houston Astros 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.
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 13
What Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez said about historic night vs. Royals
The Houston Astros watched Yordan Alvarez turn Friday night into a historic showcase at Kauffman Stadium. Alvarez homered twice in the first inning of a wild 10-8 win vs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13
Yordan Alvarez's historic multi-HR inning powers Astros to win
Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion (2022) at 28, is on pace to set new career-highs.
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.
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.
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