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The Mistake the Astros Cannot Afford to Make at the Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros enter the trade deadline in the most uncomfortable position possible: close enough to the playoff race to justify making a move, but carrying enough warning signs to question whether a minor addition would actually change anything once October arrives.

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Actual Contender or Just Making Playoffs? What Is Astros True Goal?

Astros GM Dana Brown has maintained that he intends to be a buyer at the deadline. Whether he is buying name brand or knockoff is a major question. Houston is a conflicting situation.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 30

Astros Face Tough Decisions Behind the Plate as Trade Deadline Approaches

The Astros offense has been carried by a handful of hitters through their quest back to .500. But production from catchers at the plate has been poor. To this point, Yainer Diaz and Christian Vazquez have occupied the position behind the plate accounting for over 90% of games but it seems now that Vazquez is getting more playing time than Diaz.

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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?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

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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.

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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.

Hayden Wesneski News / Houston Astros on SI / July 29

Astros Welcoming Back Hayden Wesneski From IL for First Start of Season

If there is any piece to the Houston Astros' roster that is begging for reinforcements, it is their starting rotation. The rotation took a hit when Framber Valdez left for the Detroit Tigers, then the team's ace, Hunter Brown, went down with an injury for far too long, and on top of that, both Lance McCuellers Jr.

George Springer News / Houston Astros on SI / July 29

George Springer Astros Reunion? Analyzing the Latest Trade Deadline Rumor

The Houston Astros are right in the postseason hunt and are within striking distance of first place in the American League West division. The Astros have now won three straight series and six out of their last seven games.

Hayden Wesneski News / Field Level Media / July 29

Astros' Hayden Wesneski 'very excited' and 'nervous' for season debut vs. Angels

Right-hander Hayden Wesneski will make his first start in almost 15 months when the surging Houston Astros go for a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night 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?

Garrett Crochet’s injury triggers an interesting clause in his Red Sox contract

Red Sox OF prospect Andrews Opata sets new stolen-base record for Low-A Salem

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / July 29

Yordan Alvarez powers Astros past struggling Angels

Yordan Alvarez homered and singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Hayden Wesneski News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Astros To Activate Hayden Wesneski On Wednesday

The Astros will activate Hayden Wesneski from the 60-day injured list to start tomorrow’s series finale in Anaheim, relays Matt Kahawara of The Houston Chronicle.

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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.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

What Joe Espada said after Astros’ huge Angels win before trade deadline

The Houston Astros earned a big 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday thanks to some ninth-inning heroics. After the contest, an elated Joe Espada shared his thoughts about the victory and the club amid the ongoing trade rumors with the August 3 deadline around the corner.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 28

Astros Made History in Wildest Ninth Inning Comeback Win of the Season over Angels

Any Houston Astros fans who went to sleep early on Monday night missed out on one of the most insane and honestly, amusing comebacks that has ever been seen.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

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Peter Lambert News / Field Level Media / July 28

Angels next for Astros' Peter Lambert, who 'doesn’t back down'

After scoring four runs on just one hit in the ninth inning to pull out the series opener on Monday, the Houston Astros will turn to right-hander Peter Lambert to try to clinch their three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 27

Did Ken Rosenthal really call Astros the ‘cockroaches of baseball’?

The Houston Astros are 6-3 since the All-Star break and are right in the mix of the AL West standings. With the club just 2.0 games behind the first-place Texas Rangers, it appears Houston may change its strategy altogether for the August 3 trade deadline.

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.

White Sox acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from Pirates

Plans for White Sox at MLB trade deadline will come with asterisk

Brewers quickly move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

On deck: Yankees-White Sox, Red Sox-Dodgers, Cubs-Cardinals are pivotal series

The 'No.1-overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Astros Demote Player After Win Against White Sox

The Houston Astros made a bullpen move Sunday after extending their winning streak, recalling right-hander Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioning Kai-Wei Teng after Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

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.

Rockies face tall task vs. Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski in finale

Robert Gasser holds Rockies in check as Brewers win

Brewers reportedly aiming high with trade targets ahead of deadline

The 'MLB wins leaders since 2000' quiz

Spencer Arrighetti News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Astros Place Spencer Arrighetti On 15-Day IL

Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is heading to the injured list with right foot nerve irritation, the team announced. Reliever Bryan King is heading back to the big-league squad to take his spot.

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.

The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz

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.

Caleb Durbin's late HR extends Red Sox's historic win streak

Historically bad start could complicate Twins pitcher Joe Ryan's trade market

Angels have one long-term replacement if Mike Trout Is traded

Phillies' Bryce Harper, Trea Turner both hit milestones vs. Dodgers

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20