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Isaac Paredes had a go-ahead, two-run double and the visiting Houston Astros rallied for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Tigers manager A.J.

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Astros at Tigers Game Discussion: 6/27/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (40-44) and Detroit Tigers (35-47) will play the 3rd game of their 4-game series this afternoon at Comerica Park. RHP Kai-Wei Teng (4-6, 4.03 ERA) will start for the Astros vs.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Update After Removal From Lineup

The Houston Astros have had an underwhelming 2026 season, sitting four games under .500 entering Saturday. There is plenty of time to turn it around, especially in a weak American League.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

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Spencer Arrighetti News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Spencer Arrighetti Struggling to Build Off Spectacular May

Not too long ago, Spencer Arrighetti looked like the savior of the Houston Astros' starting rotation. Through May, Arrighetti owned a 7-1 record with a 1.34 ERA across eight starts.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 27

Astros' Offensive Struggles Reach Unwanted Top-5 Ranking After Shutout Loss

The Houston Astros find themselves in one of the best spots they've seen this season when it comes to the AL West division standings. Despite being four games under .500, the Astros are 2.5 games out of first place, meaning everything has to kick into high gear.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 26

With Mets Job Open, Time May Finally be Right for Long-Time Astros Coach

For most that don’t follow the hum of baseball every day, coaches tend to do unnoticed except in their local market. The manager gets the time to shine.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

Astros at Tigers Game Discussion: 6/26/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (40-43) and Detroit Tigers (34-47) will play the 2nd game of their 4-game set tonight at Comerica Park. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-3, 3.13 ERA) will start for the Astros vs.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / June 26

Houston Lineup: Arrighetti Takes the Mound as Astros Try to Extend 3-Game Win Streak

The Houston Astros have had an up-and-down season. Now, they have quietly turned things around. The Astros are riding a three-game win streak and have been 7-3 in their last ten.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / June 26

Tatsuya Imai Turning Around Astros' 2026 Narrative With Another Stellar Performance

If the Houston Astros are going to get back into the playoff race in the American League, they are going to have to do it behind their pitching, which could be getting a step closer to being healthy.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

Have the Astros Found Their 8th Inning Guy?

I usually don’t do this, but a thought occurred to me when we started having the debate over Joe Espada and his managing. I was accused of not bringing facts to the debate.

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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.

Trever Miller News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

Astros Legends Series 29: Trever Miller

Trever Miller pitched 13 seasons in the majors. He’d appear in 230 games as a reliever for the Astros and was a member of the 98′ squad that won 102 games.

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Lance McCullers News / Houston Astros on SI / June 26

Lance McCullers’ Strong Injury Rehab Debut Hints at Upcoming Astros Return

Just a month ago, the Houston Astros’ starting rotation looked like a shell of what was expected. Now? It’s starting to look like it’s supposed to. The latest pitcher to start the final path back is right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., who threw his first injury rehab game with the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

In the lab: Trade deadline add possibilities

As we close out the trade deadline add possibilities we get to one of the two positions that the Astros actually mentioned they were interested in. What’s fascinating is that things have not changed over the last two seasons at least.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 26

After wasting outstanding start, Tigers get another shot at Astros

The Detroit Tigers hope to be better at the fundamentals when they host the Houston Astros in the second game of a four-game series on Friday night. Houston won the series opener 2-1 on Thursday night following a duel by starting pitchers Tatsuya Imai of the Astros and Troy Melton of the Tigers.

Tatsuya Imai News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Tatsuya Imai’s jaw-dropping dominance will have Astros fans thinking about playoffs

The Houston Astros are keeping things interesting in the American League West, as they continue to breathe down the necks of the division-leading Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 25

Astros' Tatsuya Imai dominates Tigers en route to 1-run victory

Tatsuya Imai threw six shutout innings to help the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win against the host Detroit Tigers in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday evening.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Astros’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

There are MLB people who think the Houston Astros should sell at the trade deadline. But the Astros are standing firm on key tradeable pieces. And here are three sneaky 2026 MLB trade deadline targets for the Astros to chase.

Joey Loperfido 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.

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 / Yardbarker / June 21