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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.
Tatsuya Imai News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31
Astros Move Tatsuya Imai To Bullpen
The Astros are moving Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen beginning with this weekend’s series against Texas, manager Joe Espada told reporters (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 31
The Biggest Need the Astros Must Address Before the Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros are in a contending position to make the postseason, and that has made their potential plans at the trade deadline clear. An all-out rebuild doesn't seem to make much sense at the moment, given the American League West division title is still within reach.
The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Steven Okert News / Athlon Sports / July 31
Steven Okert Fantasy Outlook: A Journeyman's ERA Deserves a Second Look
Steven Okert’s career has taken a turn for the better. He has found success in two seasons with the Houston Astros, and changes to his ever-evolving pitching arsenal have led to an overall successful 2026 campaign.
Lars Nootbaar News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31
Astros Showing Interest In Lars Nootbaar
The Astros have interest in Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. That’s about as unsurprising a link as there’ll be this summer, as Houston has been searching for a reliable lefty-hitting outfielder for more than a year.
Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31
Astros’ Joe Espada gets brutally honest on trade deadline outlook
The Houston Astros are preparing for the upcoming MLB trade deadline. The trade deadline is scheduled for Monday and it looks like the Astros will be buyers.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 31
Astros Continue Pursuit of NL Ace Despite Firm Trade Stance
The Houston Astros have a big series against their AL West division rivals, the Texas Rangers, with first place on the line. The Astros' 2026 campaign has been filled with ups and downs, but one thing is for sure: they want to find a way to win now that the postseason is in sight.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 31
Are the Astros Ready to Swing Big for a Starter? 
While Astros GM Dana Brown has publicly maintained that acquiring an outfield bat is his top priority, the buzz in inner circles for the last few weeks has been that the Astros are very focused on adding a starting pitcher.
Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / July 31
Houston Astros Pursuing Surprising Trade for 3-Time All-Star
As the MLB trade deadline approaches with the clock ticking toward Monday’s 6 p.m. ET cutoff, the Houston Astros have emerged as one of the clubs most persistently inquiring about San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 31
Astros Legends Series 35: James Mouton
Our 35th entry is James Mouton, who’d debut with the Astros in the outfield in 1994 on Opening Day. He’d play in over 400 games for Houston throughout
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31
Battle for AL West lead takes center stage as Astros host Rangers
The signs of a revival are present for the Houston Astros in ways beyond their steady climb back to .500. With their 7-4 road win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, the Astros finally evened their season record following a 20-31 start that contributed to their falling as many as six games behind in the American League West.
Steven Okert News / Houston Astros on SI / July 31
Steven Okert Gives the Astros One Less Problem Before Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros will enter the trade deadline with one clear priority: strengthening the starting rotation. The bullpen, however, is no longer near the top of that list, and Steven Okert is a major reason why.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 31
In The Lab: Two Ways of Looking at Astros Pitching
There is always more than one way to look at numbers and ultimately there are many more than two ways. However, we are going to look at Astros pitching by breaking it down month by month and comparing starters and relievers.
Cam Smith News / Just Baseball / July 31
How Much Longer of a Leash Can the Astros Give Cam Smith?
When the Houston Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, they were assuredly receiving quite the haul for a one-year rental.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31
Astros make tough decision on struggling veteran arm
Right-hander JP France’s four-year run with the Houston Astros has come to an end, as the team has decided to move on from him, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported Thursday.
J.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30
Astros To Release J.P. France
The Astros are moving on from right-hander J.P. France, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The veteran has spent most of the season at Triple-A. France struggled in three games with the Astros in April.
Yainer Diaz News / Field Level Media / July 30
Yainer Diaz, Astros overtake Angels, cap series sweep
Yainer Diaz went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored as the Houston Astros rallied from a three-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 7-4 victory on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.
Jeremy Pena News / Yardbarker / July 29
Insider urges Red Sox to pursue blockbuster Jeremy Pena trade
Should the Red Sox explore a move for Pena?
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 27
Astros' Jeremy Peña Nabs Weekly Honors Amid Playoff Push
The Houston Astros are certainly grateful to have Jeremy Peña contributing towards their postseason push. After an impressive six-game heater from July 20 to July 26, Peña was named the American League Player of the Week for the first time in his career.
Munetaka Murakami News / Yardbarker / July 26
Munetaka Murakami steps up on day White Sox honor him
Continuously showing a flair for the dramatic during his debut MLB season, Munetaka Murakami delivered on a day intended to honor the Japanese rookie.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
Jeremy Peña is being linked to one team in trade rumors
Former World Series MVP Jeremy Peña is drawing some trade interest. The Boston Red Sox would “love” to acquire the Houston Astros shortstop Peña ahead of the Aug.
Lance McCullers Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 26
Brewers quickly move on from Lance McCullers Jr.
So much for the Lance McCullers Jr. Era for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nate Pearson News / Yardbarker / July 22
Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros
The Royals acquiring Pearson not only enhances their bullpen depth, but it also provides them with a cost-effective and controllable veteran.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 20
Astros' Yordan Alvarez builds on AL MVP case in win over Marlins
While the Houston Astros have fallen behind in the AL playoff race, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is staying firmly ahead of the pack in the chase for league MVP.
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