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Astros' Raynel Delgado delivers game-winning hit in second career game

Astros' Raynel Delgado delivers game-winning hit in second career game

Raynel Delgado delivered a two-run single in a three-run eighth inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-2 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

MLB News / Sport Relay / June 17

Astros Rally Late to Defeat Tigers

The Houston Astros erased a late deficit with a three-run eighth inning and defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4–2, Tuesday night at Daikin Park. Raynel Delgado,

Yainer Diaz News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16
Why Astros Need Yainer Diaz To Return To Fringe All-Star Form

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

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.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz
The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
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.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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 / 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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16
Two Former Astros 1-2 Punch Face Each Other In Homestand Matchup

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

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16
Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros

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

Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season
Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16
Astros’ Christian Javier gets injury update before Hunter Brown’s expected IL return

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

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

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

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 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
 The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
 The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz
 The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
 The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16
Astros' Hunter Brown set to return vs. Tigers' Framber Valdez

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

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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Cardinals' Dustin May hits milestones in complete-game shutout win
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season
The '2018 first-time MLB All-Stars' quiz
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Framber Valdez calls out the Astros ahead of his return to Houston

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

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

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

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15
Astros To Activate Hunter Brown On Tuesday

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

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 / Just Baseball / June 6
Houston Astros Farm Report: May 2026

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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