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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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Kai-Wei Teng News / Houston Astros on SI / June 15

The Key to Astros Kai-Wei Teng's Bounce-Back Performance Against the Tigers

The Houston Astros return home after splitting their road trip games against both the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals, to take on the Detroit Tigers with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 pm CDT.

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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 15

Astros Legends Series 25: Enos Cabell

When you speak to Enos Cabell, you speak to the history of the game. He’s seen and done it all, from the field to the front office. Enos Cabell is our

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 15

Astros Set Tigers Probables Pitting New Ace Against Former Ace

The number of injuries that have struck multiple organizations to start this season is truly baffling, and one team that has had to try to salvage its season with a lengthy injured list has been both the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 15

Astros expect offense to ignite in opener vs. Tigers

A pair of shootout victories set the table for the Houston Astros to claim a three-game series sweep over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, but in a surprising twist, their offense dried up.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / June 14

Assessing Yordan Alvarez’s Chances of Winning Astros First Triple Crown

It’s hard to escape just how good Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been this season. But three numbers stick out. They’re easy ones to pick up on.

Hunter Brown News / Field Level Media / June 14

Astros RHP Hunter Brown (shoulder) slated to return Tuesday

Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown is slated to return to the starting rotation Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers after missing 2 1/2 months with a shoulder strain.

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