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Astros Duo Receiving Warranted American League MVP Consideration

The Houston Astros have surpassed most expectations thus far in the 2025 MLB regular season. Despite another slow start, they find themselves atop the American League West with a 51-34 record entering play on July 2.

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Astros Move Yordan Alvarez To 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros were left reeling by the latest update regarding Yordan Alvarez. After it appeared like the star slugger was set to join the team for their trip to face the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend, he suffered a setback down in Florida while trying to further progress in his rehab.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Astros select infielder Zack Short

The Astros today have selected the contract of infielder Zack Short. He takes the active roster spot of fellow infielder Luis Guillorme, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 2

Astros Had Best June Record in Franchise History

The last 30 days have been incredible for the Houston Astros. They didn’t lose a single series (one tie with the Athletics) and are running away in the

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 2

Astros MiLB Players of the Month: June

See which prospects had the best months of June! Let’s take a look at the best performances in the Astros system in June. *Just a note, these are my picks

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 2

Astros Have One Prospect in New Top 100 Rankings

After trading Kyle Tucker and letting Alex Bregman walk in free agency, it seemed like a decline was in store for the Houston Astros in 2025. That has been far from the case, as they are seven games up in the American League West and have 51 wins following their victory on Tuesday night.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 2

Houston Astros Boil: July 2, 2025

Welcome to the Wednesday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Yordan shut down from rehab (TR) Astros own Bryce Matthews cracks the Top 100 Who could be dealt at the deadline?

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Astros keep winning despite injuries, seek series victory vs. Rockies

The Houston Astros are getting unhappy injury updates on a daily basis, but it hasn't stopped them from winning. Houston built on its impressive 19-win June with a 6-5 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in Denver in the opener of a three-game series.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 2

Five Houston Astros Targets to Watch as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches

The Houston Astros are in position to be prime buyers at the MLB trade deadline to bolster their roster for a playoff push. Houston has a comfortable lead in the American League West Division, but fault lines are emerging on the roster.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 2

Dynamic Duo Carrying an Overachieving Astros Rotation

As we enter July, the Houston Astros once again find themselves in a familiar position: first place in the AL West. At 51-34, they hold a seven-game division lead and boast the best home record in baseball (32-14).

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 2

Astros ride Victor Caratini's slam to victory over Rockies

Victor Caratini's grand slam capped a five-run second inning, and the Houston Astros held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 in Denver on Tuesday night.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Astros' Walker continues his torment of former NL West foe

Astros' Christian Walker continues his torment of former NL West foe

It didn't take long for Christian Walker to rediscover his swing in one of his favorite MLB ballparks to be a hitter.

Astros concerned after Yordan Alvarez (hand) has setback

Astros shortstop's breakout season hits snag with injury

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Victor Caratini News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Victor Caratini grand slam vs. Rockies dazzles Astros fans

Victor Caratini picked the perfect moment to remind Astros fans that this team still has plenty of firepower — even without its biggest bat in the lineup.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 1

Astros concerned after Yordan Alvarez (hand) has setback

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez experienced a setback with his fractured right hand and will see a specialist, general manager Dana Brown told reporters prior to Tuesday's road game against the Colorado Rockies.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena breaks silence after landing on IL

Three days after Jeremy Pena was hit by a pitch on Friday, the Houston Astros placed him on the injured list with a small fracture in one of his ribs. Speaking to the media on Tuesday before the Astros took on the Colorado Rockies in Denver, Pena explained what’s next as he works to get back on the field.