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Astros may receive huge Cristian Javier boost soon

The Houston Astros have had their share of struggles and have been without Cristian Javier for stretches of time this season. But the star pitcher could return from his injury soon, according to the latest update on MLB.com.

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Astros Turning Corner but Trade Deadline Rankings Say Otherwise

It's possible the Houston Astros are turning a corner after their dismal start to the season. By beating the Detroit Tigers, 4-2, on Wednesday, the Astros (35-41) finished off a series victory.

Peter Lambert News / Sport Relay / June 17

Peña, Lambert Lead Astros Past Tigers

The Houston Astros earned a 4–2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon at Daikin Park, using strong pitching, timely hitting, and several key defensive plays to complete the series win.

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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.

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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 17

Houston Astros Announce Starting Pitchers for Cleveland Guardians Series

The Houston Astros get a day off on Thursday before they walk back into their home turf at Daikin Park to take on the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series.

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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.

Ryan Weiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Astros Outright Ryan Weiss

Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss cleared waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Wednesday. Houston designated him for assignment over the weekend when selecting Raynel Delgado‘s contract from Sugar Land.

Peter Lambert News / Field Level Media / June 17

Peter Lambert stifles Tigers, leading Astros to series win

Peter Lambert allowed one run on two hits over seven innings and Jeremy Pena drove in a pair of runs, lifting the host Houston Astros to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 17

Astros Reliever Has Been Unhittable Since Return From Injury

On Tuesday, the Houston Astros got the win over the Detroit Tigers and former teammate Framber Valdez on a night when ace Hunter Brown made his highly anticipated return from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain that sidelined him for two and a half months.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 17

Astros vs. Tigers Game Discussion: 6/17/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Astros and Tigers will play the rubber game of their three-game series today in an afternoon matchup at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (5-4), who’s won three straight decisions, will get the start for the Astros opposite the Tigers and RHP Casey Mize (2-3), who’s being activated off of the IL to make today’s start.

Tim Byrdak News / Crawfish Boxes / June 17

Astros Legends Series 26: Tim Byrdak

Tim Byrdak would amass a 12-year career in the majors, pitching for the likes of the Royals, Orioles, Tigers, Mets, and our hometown Astros. He’d spend three years here and make 199 total appearances while playing in Houston. Q: You played college baseball locally at Rice. When you came to Houston, was that a homecoming of sorts?

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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.

Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / June 17

Josh Hader Reaches Major Career Milestone in Astros' Comeback Win

Just when the fans in Daikin Park thought the Houston Astros were down and out against the Detroit Tigers, the offense rallied in the eighth inning against Will Vest to take the lead and ultimately the game right from under the Tigers.

Yainer Diaz News / Field Level Media / June 17

With Yainer Diaz back, Astros chase series win vs. Tigers

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz returned from a 38-game stint on the injured list and scored the tying run in the eighth inning of a 4-2 comeback victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

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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,

Raynel Delgado News / Field Level Media / June 16

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16

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

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

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

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.

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.

Bo Bichette might not be with the Mets for much longer

Three players the New York Mets could move at trade deadline

How Knicks' NBA Finals run gave harsh reality check to Mets, Carlos Mendoza

Cardinals' Dustin May hits milestones in complete-game shutout win

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season

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Framber Valdez 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.

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.

Hunter Brown 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 / 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.

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 / Just Baseball / June 6

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.