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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.

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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.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 14

Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/14/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (33-39) will conclude their six-game trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (28-43) today at Kauffman Stadium.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 14

Astros’ Hunter Brown set to return from injury Tuesday vs. Tigers

With the Houston Astros closing out the series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, the team gets a huge injury update to its top pitcher. As fans have been awaiting the injury return of Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown, it is finally coming as a date has been announced for his next start.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Astros Welcome Their Ace Back to the Rotation

After struggling with injuries for the first three months of the season, the Houston Astros are getting back to full health. Most importantly, Houston is set to welcome their ace Hunter Brown back to the mound on Tuesday.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Field Level Media / June 14

Astros, Spencer Arrighetti aim for sweep of scuffling Royals

The Houston Astros have already secured their first winning series at Kansas City since 2022. Considering how well they've fared with Spencer Arrighetti on the mound, a sweep could be next.

Ronel Blanco News / Houston Astros on SI / June 14

Ronel Blanco Set For Big Step in Injury Rehab from UCL Surgery

Entering the season, the Houston Astros knew they were going to have to wait on at least two pitchers who suffered season-ending injuries in 2025. One of them is nudging closer to a key milestone in his recovery.

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.

Yordan Alvarez has historic night as Astros outlast Royals

Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits 2-run homer, slam in first inning

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

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Astros Interested In Outfield, Bullpen Upgrades

The Astros are currently 31-39 and in fourth place in the AL West, but the mediocre state of the American League has them only four games out of a Wild Card spot.