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MLB Analyst Believes the Astros Can Still Turn Their Season Around

Few people have jumped on the Houston Astros' bandwagon in 2026. In many ways, there really hasn't been a reason to. The team has looked mediocre to dreadful for the entirety of the campaign thus far, with little room to find any sort of hope that the future would bring promise.

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Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/9/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-37) continue a six-game road trip with the second game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Angel Stadium (25-42).

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops big hint on Houston’s trade deadline plans

With the chatter around the Houston Astros and the trades the team could make with the deadline in a few months, the baseball world is wondering what the plans look like for the disappointing AL West squad.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Astros GM shuts down Yordan Alvarez trade chatter

As rumors have surrounded the Houston Astros regarding their struggles and potential moves the team could make, there has been speculation about the status of star slugger Yordan Alvarez.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 9

MLB Teams Can Stop Dreaming: Yordan Álvarez Isn't Being Traded

There are surely teams around Major League Baseball dreaming about the opportunity to make a run at superstar slugger Yordan Álvarez if the Houston Astros made him available.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 9

Astros Young Star Defends Struggling Pitcher Following Win Over Angels

When Josh Hader began the season on the injured list, the Houston Astros were hoping that Bryan Abreu would be able to handle the closer role until Hader returned.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Astros to Place Newly Added Veteran on IL

Just four games into his tenure with the Houston Astros, LaMonte Wade Jr. is heading for a stint on the injured list. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that the Astros plan to place Wade on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and intend to call-up outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Astros make intriguing roster move after placing outfielder on IL

The Houston Astros are reportedly making two roster moves on Tuesday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Source: Astros OF Lamonte Wade Jr. will be placed on the 10-day IL today (right hamstring strain) and OF Joey Loperfido will be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to join the club tonight.

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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Astros Reveal Yordan Alvarez Trade Update

The Houston Astros took game one of a three-game series on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels, winning 5-4. They're now 31-37, sitting in fourth place in the American League West, 4.5 games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Sport Relay / June 9

Astros Rally Late, Outlast Angels in Extras

The Houston Astros rallied late and took advantage of a 10th-inning error to earn a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Monday at Angel Stadium. Christian Walker delivered a game-tying RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Astros scored the winning run in the 10th to complete the comeback victory over the Angels.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 9

Astros stage late rally, upend Angels in 10

Jose Altuve tagged up and scored on a popup to shallow center field in the top of the 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opening game of a three-game series on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 9

Late Offense, Clutch Defense Lead Astros to 5-4 Victory Over Angels in 10

The Astros Road trip began with a little extra flavor for all, going 10 innings from Anaheim and in the process, producing one of the bigger comebacks of the year.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Astros GM: “Zero Discussions” About Trading Alvarez, Peña

The Astros came back from a ninth-inning deficit to take an extra-inning win tonight over the Angels. That improves their record to 31-37. They’ve evened out after an 8-18 April but haven’t really cut into the early-season hole they dug, playing slightly above .500 since the beginning of May.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 8

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/8/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros begin a six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Angel Stadium.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Astros Slugger and Cubs Superstar Win MLB Player of the Week Honors

On Monday, Major League Baseball gave out their Player of the Week Awards, spanning June 1 to June 7. In the American League, Houston Astrosdesignated hitter Yordan Alvarez earned the honor for the second time this season, having previously won on April 4.

Yordan Alvarez News / Crawfish Boxes / June 8

Astros DH Yordan Alvarez Named AL Player of the Week

Major League Baseball announced today that Astros OF/DH Yordan Alvarez has been named American League Player of the Week for the week of June 1-7. Alvarez hit .476 (10×21) in six games last week, recording six runs, one double, two home runs, nine RBI and five walks while posting a 1.386 OPS.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 8

Report: IF Nick Allen to be Placed on IL, UT Shay Whitcomb to be Recalled

According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Astros are preparing to place IF Nick Allen on the IL. The slick-fielding Allen is batting .262 this season with a .304 OBP and .648 OPS.

Bryan Abreu News / Houston Astros on SI / June 8

After 4 Strong Seasons, Bryan Abreu Is Now the Astros' Toughest Roster Call

When it was announced that Houston Astros closer Josh Hader was going to begin the season on the injured list, that put manager Joe Espada in a situation that was less than ideal at the beginning of the season.

Cesar Salazar News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Astros Outright Cesar Salazar

The Astros sent catcher Cesar Salazar outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He successfully passed through waivers after getting designated for assignment on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6

Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined

With two-way star Shohei Ohtani now playing in the National League, the AL will have a new MVP for the first time since 2020. Let's take a look at three players who could take home the hardware.

Yankees get concerning Judge update as he's set to see specialist

Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

Judge makes a notable revelation about his injury

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

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