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Royals Pitcher Labeled as Realistic Trade Target for Astros at MLB Trade Deadline

With the All-Star break approaching, the Houston Astros have emerged as arguably the second-best team in the American League this season behind only the Detroit Tigers.

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Lance McCullers Jr. Struggles, Astros Lose 7-3 To Rangers

Since returning from the IL in June, Lance McCullers Jr. hasn’t pitched particularly well. Even in his start against the Dodgers, it took a few innings before he settled into a groove.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Jeremy Pena gets encouraging injury update ahead of All-Star Game

Jeremy Peña was putting together the best season of his career when he landed on the injured list with a rib fracture. Peña was hit by a pitch and forced to exit the Houston Astros’ win over the Chicago Cubs on June 27.

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Jake Meyers News / Houston Astros on SI / July 11

Astros Placing Jake Meyers on Injured List Among Several Roster Moves

The Houston Astros have been ravaged by injuries throughout the 2025 MLB regular season, and they are set to be without another starting player for the foreseeable future.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 11

Astros top prospect Brice Mathews is officially an Astro

Is he ready to be the difference maker? The Houston Astros’ top-ranked prospect and # 98 across MLB, second baseman Brice Mathews, will debut for the walking (and/or critically) wounded Astros, getting his call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land today.

Brice Matthews News / Field Level Media / July 11

Astros call up top prospect 2B Brice Matthews for MLB debut

The Houston Astros' top-ranked prospect will get a chance to deliver on his promise after the club called up second baseman Brice Matthews from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 11

Astros lineup held together with duct tape and wire

Injuries have croppled the lineup—at least for the time being—perhaps forcing the Astros’ hand in calling up Brice Matthews In recent days, half of the Astros’ lineup has been comprised of Zack Short, Taylor Trammel, Cooper Hummel, Mauricio Dubon and even Shay Whitcomb.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 11

Houston Astros Boil: July 11, 2025

Welcome to the Friday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Astros call up top prospect Walker reinstated from paternity leave (CBSS) Canes

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 11

Actual Production vs. Predicted Production

How predictive are these numbers? A baseball season isn’t necessarily one full marathon. It can be many seasons within one. Player performance goes up and down like the stock market.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Short-handed Astros look to shut down hot Rangers offense

Houston's Isaac Paredes was named to the All-Star Game this week as an injury replacement for Cleveland's Jose Ramirez at third base, a fitting development considering how seamlessly Paredes has fit in with the Astros in his first season with the club.

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Brice Matthews News / New Baseball Media / July 11

What to Expect from Astros Infielder Brice Matthews

Infielder Brice Matthews won’t be playing for the AL Futures Team on July 12, as the former first-round pick will instead don an Astros uniform. Houston, dealing with injuries across their lineup, will reportedly promote Matthews to make his MLB debut before the end of the unofficial first half.

Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / July 11

Houston Astros Calling Up Top Prospect Ahead of 2025 All-Star Break

The Houston Astros were able to get back on track after a slower start to the season, but have been dealing with injuries throughout the roster as of late.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Astros Facing Jose Altuve Decision After News on Thursday

Veteran second baseman Jose Altuve is playing in his 15th major-league season with the Houston Astros. The 35-year-old has compiled an extraordinary résumé since making his big-league debut in 2011, firmly establishing himself as one of baseball’s brightest and most consistent stars over the past decade and a half.

Christian Walker News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Astros Make Christian Walker Announcement Amid Losing Streak

Veteran first baseman Christian Walker is back, and he's ready to help the Houston Astros end their three-game losing streak. Houston activated Walker from the paternity list before this weekend's matchup with the rival Texas Rangers.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Jeff Passan makes bold Astros trade suggestion despite bad farm system

While people are wondering what the Houston Astros will do at the trade deadline coming at the end of the month, ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan had an idea for a deal with a caveat.

Isaac Paredes News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Isaac Paredes All-Star News Draws Quick Reply From Astros

With a 55-37 record, the Houston Astros have established themselves as one of the top teams through the first half of the MLB season and are now in first place in the AL West.

Kenedy Corona News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Astros recall OF Kenedy Corona for MLB debut

He was originally signed by the Mets out of Venezuela as an international amateur. He was sent to the Astros in the December 2019 trade which sent outfielder Jake Marisnick to Queens.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

Astros keep showing why they're a legit World Series contender after dismantling Dodgers

National League World Series contenders better hope the Houston Astros don't reach the Fall Classic.

Astros sweep Dodgers behind big game from Jose Altuve

Astros quickly designate veteran righty for assignment

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Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Orel Hershiser sounded suspicious about Astros’ blowout win

Orel Hershiser is not letting things go when it comes to the Houston Astros and their 2017 cheating scandal. The Astros blew out the Dodgers 18-1 on Friday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Ca., a performance highlighted by a 10-run sixth inning.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6