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Cam Smith News / Field Level Media / September 10
Cam Smith homers in 9th to help Astros take series vs. Phillies
Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift the visiting Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
Hayden Wesneski News / Houston Astros on SI / September 10
Hayden Wesneski Answered Prayer to Struggling Astros Rotation Amidst Playoff Race
It was a puzzling time around the trade deadline for the Houston Astros, who seemingly appeared to be buyers as the frontrunners for the easiest division in baseball, the front office left a major issue unaddressed- the starting rotation.
Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10
Astros rumors: Will Houston follow Kyle Tucker trade strategy with Jeremy Pena?
With the Houston Astros getting ready for the playoffs, there is no denying that their upcoming offseason looks interesting, with the search for a new general manager, the statuses of a few players, and potential contract extensions.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 10
Astros at Phillies Game Discussion: 9/10/2026 
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (74-72) and Philadelphia Phillies (82-64) will play the rubber match of this series this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
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.
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.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 9
Bullpen Fails as Phillies Slam Astros 11-7
It’s only fitting that history was made a mere stone’s throw away from Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Roughly 24,000 players have played Major League Baseball since the N.L.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 9
Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500
Jose Altuve has added another remarkable accomplishment to his already-decorated MLB resume.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 9
Astros at Phillies Game Discussion: 9/9/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (74-71) and Philadelphia Phillies (81-64) will play the 2nd game of this 3-game set tonight at Citizens Bank Park. RHP Hunter Brown (5-3, 3.31 ERA) will start for the Astros as he takes on the Phils’ LHP Cristopher Sánchez (16-5, 2.58 ERA).
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 9
Astros Get Much-Needed Production From Crucial Spots in Lineup
The bottom half of the Houston Astros lineup had a breakout game on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Ballpark against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros squeaked by the Phillies in the contest, 6-5, thanks to timely hitting from five-through-nine hitters.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 8
Astros 3 HRs Back Big Wes; Hold On for 6-5 Win Over Phillies
It turned into a nail-biter, but what a way to start a road trip! Astros 6 Phillies 5. The fireworks started early, silencing much of the 39,262 in attendance.
Yordan Alvarez News / Viral Sports News / September 8
Houston Astros Announce Sudden Yordan Alvarez Decision
The Houston Astros travel to Philadelphia this week for a three-game set that could shape the final stretch of their season. They arrive after dropping two of three to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a series in which their offense managed just five runs across the last two games.
Daulton Varsho News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Daulton Varsho's Struggles Only Adding to Astros' Outfield Uncertainty
The Houston Astros‘ lone major move at the MLB trade deadline was acquiring outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 8
Astros, atop AL West despite offensive slowdown, open series vs. Phils
The Houston Astros will look to get more out of their bats when they kick off a six-game road trip on Tuesday with the opener of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Astros Acquire 25-Year-Old Outfielder in Post-Deadline Move
The Houston Astros added another piece to their unsettled outfield Sunday, claiming 25-year-old switch-hitter Jorge Barrosa off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, via the MLB transaction log.
Jorge Barrosa News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6
Astros Claim Jorge Barrosa
The Astros announced that outfielder Jorge Barrosa has been claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks. In corresponding moves for the 28-man and 40-man rosters, Houston optioned outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A and moved right-hander Mike Burrows from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 6
Astros option RHP Kai-Wei Teng, recall RHP Miguel Ullola
The Houston Astros optioned right-handed reliever Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land and recalled right-handed reliever Miguel Ullola from Sugar Land on Sunday.
Josh Hader News / Athlon Sports / September 5
Astros’ Josh Hader Now Owns Historic 100-Year MLB Record
Josh Hader has added another remarkable milestone to an already historic career, becoming the hardest pitcher to hit over the past century among those with at least 500 career appearances.
Steven Okert News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Astros Place Steven Okert On Injured List
The Astros announced that left-hander Steven Okert has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 1, due to a right hamstring strain.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / September 3
Daulton Varsho’s Free-Agent Payday is Taking a Major Hit
Amidst the chatter of Freddy Peralta tanking a potential nine-figure free-agency check, Daulton Varsho‘s similar walk-season struggles have remained relatively quiet.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026
The projected free agent landscape has changed since the start of the 2026 season. But some players can still reap the benefits of free agency.
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / August 29
Mets activate star Juan Soto off IL ahead of Astros game
He will bat second against the Astros and be the designated hitter.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 27
Astros reunite with pitching guru Brent Strom for regular-season stretch run
With the race for the American League West crown hanging in the balance, the Houston Astros fortified their pitching staff with a major addition on Thursday.
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / August 26
Astros could get playoff boost with Carlos Correa's return
A key part of the Houston Astros lineup could return in time for their final playoff push.
Dana Brown News / Yardbarker / August 24
Astros part ways with general manager Dana Brown
Brown had been the Astros GM since 2023 and his contract was on track to expire at the end of the 2026 season, with no talks of an extension.
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