Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Astros’ Carlos Correa could play completely new position after return from injury

Houston Astros star Carlos Correa is hoping to return from injury this season. Could Correa play a completely new position once he returns, though? According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, it is a possibility.

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Joe Espada Comments on Questionable Astros Decision

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada stood by his decision to pitch to Junior Caminero in a critical spot during Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

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MLB News / ESPN / September 11

Rays 1st into playoffs after Caminero's walk-off HR

The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 Friday night on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.

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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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Houston Astros Announce Abrupt Yordan Alvarez News

The Houston Astros closed out a series win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday with a 2-1 victory, then immediately turned their attention to a three-game road set against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 11

Astros Starting Pitching Latest Turnaround Vital To Success

Houston Astros starting pitching has turned around its season with two-plus weeks' worth of strong performances. This has coincided with a drop in offense for the Astros, making the need for solid starting pitching even greater.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 11

Astros Announce Starting Pitchers for Pivotal Series Against Rays

For a large chunk of the season, the American League West Division was one that was waiting for a team to take control and begin to pull away from the rest of the teams.

Joe Espada News / Crawfish Boxes / September 11

Astros Manager Joe Espada Has Earned His Respect. It’s Time He Gets It

Astros fans, for all the criticism Joe Espada has received during his tenure as manager, maybe it’s time to take a step back, look at what he’s actually been asked to work with, and give the man his flowers.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 11

Astros Bullpen Arm Is Getting Hot at the Perfect Time

The Houston Astros proved something to the world of Major League Baseball this week against the Philadelphia Phillies: they can hang with the toughest competition the league has to offer.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 11

Astros vs. Rays Series Primer with Tampa Bay Voice Dewayne Staats

The Rays are in the midst of one of their most successful seasons. As the road trip continues at “The Trop”, we sit down exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes with a familiar face and friend, the one and only Dewayne Staats.

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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.

Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / September 11

Daulton Varsho's offense finally showing signs of life for Astros

After adjusting to a new environment, his bat is finally showing flashes of life, with solid offensive contributions as of late.

Cam Smith homers in 9th to help Astros take series vs. Phillies

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

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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.

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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.

Jose Altuve 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.

Kyle Schwarber blasts grand slam as Phillies beat Astros

George Lombard Jr. hits Yankees' first '26 grand slam in win over Rockies

Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Elly De La Cruz had the craziest throw to prevent Dodgers' inside-the-park HR

Rockies' Hunter Goodman has the stupidest blunder of the season

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

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets

Yankees' Aaron Boone sheds light on possible Aaron Judge return date

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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.

Astros to toss patchwork of pitchers against Mets

Hunter Brown fans 10 as Astros beat Mets

Andy Green makes feelings about future with Mets clear amid manager rumors

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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.

Astros could get playoff boost with Carlos Correa's return

Joe Espada to remain Astros manager for rest of season

Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture

Four-run seventh helps Yankees pull away from Astros

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