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Astros Steadily Returning to Relevancy in American League West Race

The Houston Astros continued their slow, but steady, quest toward the top of the American League West Division on Sunday. The Astros (37-42) beat the Cleveland Guardians, 2-1, at Daikin Park, giving them a series victory over the Guardians.

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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez rejects Home Run Derby after launching 25th of season

As Houston Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez once again impressed after the 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, he was asked about his possible participating for the Home Run Derby during the MLB All-Star festivities.

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / June 21

Yordan Alvarez slams 25th homer, helps Astros beat Guardians

Yordan Alvarez slugged his American League-leading 25th home run, and Kai-Wei Teng worked six strong innings as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 21

Astros Offense Set for Major Test With Blue Jays Probable Pitchers This Week

This season has been, for lack of a better word, pitiful for the American League, as only four teams have a winning record going into Sunday's series finale.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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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 / Crawfish Boxes / June 21

Teng, Pen Silence Guardians to Take Series with 2-1 Win

Kai-Wei Teng (W, 4-6) had struggled in his most recent 4 starts, and very much looked like a candidate to be replaced in the rotation. Teng put at least a temporary hold on all of that today.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 21

Astros Set Trade Deadline Direction for Two Sought-After Stars

When a team is three games under .500 in late June, the temptation is to believe that they will deal players at the trade deadline. That, plus other mitigating circumstances like the Houston Astros’ payroll, have led some to believe that general manager Dana Brown will be compelled to move players at the Aug.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 21

Astros vs. Guardians Game Discussion: 6/21/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (36-42), who have won three of their last four series, will play the rubber game of their three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians (41-36) today in a Father’s Day matinee at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Astros Taking Surprising Trade Deadline Stance

The Houston Astros, like many American League teams this year, find themselves at an interesting juncture. Here on June 21st, the Astros sit fourth in their division with a 36-42 record.

Dana Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / June 21

Report: Astros GM Dana Brown Telling Teams Houston Is Not Selling

Condolences to the many members of the national media who have been hoping and praying to see the Astros sell at the deadline, and have their roster picked apart to go to other teams.

Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / June 21

MLB rumors: Astros' (surprising?) trade deadline plans, why the Pirates could bring some drama to the draft

The trade deadline is barely six weeks away

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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.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 21

Astros reportedly taking somewhat surprising approach to trade deadline

Reports on the Astros' approach to the trade deadline have emerged.

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Astros rumors: 2 stars trade suitors are ‘wasting time’ asking about

Going 5-5 in their last 10 games, the Houston Astros enter Sunday with a 36-42 record. But only three games back of the AL West lead, the Astros don’t plan on having a fire sale at the trade deadline.

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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 21

Astros Acquire Promising Double-A Hitter in Trade With Cubs

If one thing is for certain, the Houston Astros don't want to concede the 2026 season too early with a path to the playoffs still within sight. Sometimes, the franchise has to make some decisions to move on from players who aren't helping at the Major League level to fit into those playoff plans.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Important Lance McCullers Jr. injury update will catch Astros fans’ attention

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. faced hitters in a live batting practice session on Friday for the first time since being out of action with a shoulder issue in May.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 20

Arrighetti Surrenders 3 HRs in 8-1 Loss to Guardians

Spencer Arrighetti’s (L, 7-3) May dominance has been followed by significant June struggles, and tonight was no exception. Arrighetti’s first pitch of the game was drilled out to right center for a solo homer by Travis Bazzana to give the Guardians a 1-0 lead.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / June 20

Astros Yordan Alvarez Bolstering Best Bat in Baseball as Possible Triple Crown Winner

It is a scary thought for the Houston Astros to think of where their season would be if they didn't have their designated hitter, Yordan Alvarez. There

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / June 20

Astros' Jose Altuve hopes to heat up vs. Guardians

Before Houston's Jose Altuve flipped the opener of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, he struck out twice in two at-bats, the first of which ended with Altuve slamming his bat and helmet into the turf in disgust.

Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / June 19

Jeremy Pena blasts 2 homers as Astros pull away from Guardians

Jose Altuve slugged a game-altering three-run homer and Jeremy Pena delivered a multi-homer game as the Houston Astros topped the visiting Cleveland Guardians 9-3 on Friday.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 19

Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline

The next few weeks could make a tremendous difference for the Houston Astros.

Astros Outright Ryan Weiss

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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.

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.

Framber Valdez 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

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