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Injured Astros Star Takes First Major Step Towards Returning This Season

The Houston Astros have been decimated by injuries throughout the year. It's shocking they have been able to produce the season they have thus far in the first half of the campaign without multiple starting pitchers, Yordan Alvarez and now Jeremy Pena.

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Astros Franchise Legend Has Become Liability Since Return From Recent Injury

One of the best feel-good stories of the 2025 MLB campaign thus far was the return of Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound back in May.

Zac Gallen News / Houston Astros on SI / July 12

What Astros Trade Package for Diamondbacks Pitcher Zac Gallen Could Look Like

The Houston Astros are in a great spot heading into their final series ahead of the MLB All-Star Game. With a record of 55-39, they are sitting atop the American League West, six games ahead of the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Astros host Rangers, seek consistency to remain atop AL West

The Houston Astros will complete the first half of the season atop the American League West despite debilitating injuries to their rotation, with a trio of starters -- right-handers Hayden Wesneski, Ronel Blanco and Spencer Arrighetti -- sidelined for significant portions of the season.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 12

Astros Land Talented Prep Corner Infielder in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Houston Astros can look toward building for the future rather than drafting based on need in the 2025 MLB draft. Looking around the roster, the team is presumably set at the hot corner through 2028.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 12

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.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 11

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.

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.

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.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

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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.

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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.

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.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10