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Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 11
Yordan Alvarez makes Astros history in loss to Rangers
On pace for his best season yet, Yordan Alvarez remains red hot and has added making franchise history with his latest milestone to his list of 2026 accomplishments.
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez becomes 1st AL player in 2026 30 home run club
The Houston Astros have not quite hit their stride in 2026, as they are stuck vying for position in the AL West in a three-way battle for first place. But that has not stopped Yordan Alvarez from hitting the cover off the baseball.
Bryan King News / Crawfish Boxes / July 10
Rangers Crown King for 2 HR, 4 Runs in 8th to Slay Astros 7-3 
Coming into Friday Night, the Astros needed just two wins to capture their 10th consecutive Silver Boot Series from the Rangers. They still need two
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Astros Activate Jeremy Peña from IL
Ahead of the final weekend before the All-Star Break, the Houston Astros are slated to get a much-needed bat back in their lineup. The Astros officially announced on Friday that they're activating shortstop Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list and are designating Braden Shewmake for assignment in a corresponding move.
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 10
Astros Reinstate SS Jeremy Pena From IL, DFA IF Braden Shewmake
The Houston Astros announced today that they have reinstated All-Star SS Jeremy Pena from the IL. Pena is batting .295 this season with a .356 OBP and .799 OPS.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10
Astros Welcome Back Jeremy Peña as They Chase .500 Against Rangers
The Houston Astros' season looked nearly lost a month ago, but they are one of the many in the American League without a winning record. However, the Astros could be a .500 ballclub by the time Sunday comes to an end.
Braden Shewmake News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10
Astros Designate Braden Shewmake For Assignment
The Astros have reinstated shortstop Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Braden Shewmake has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10
How Astros Batters Have Continued to Gain An Edge Through ABS Challenge System
The Houston Astros offense got out to a strong start this season, and while the group cooled off during various stretches of the first half, the bats for Houston have produced more often than not.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 10
In The Lab: A Look at Catcher Offense
As the Astros approach the all-star break, there are a few positions that are potentially intriguing and could spell the difference between sneaking into the playoffs and falling short.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10
Regrading the Houston Astros' 2023 MLB Draft Class 3 Years Later
The Houston Astros made it all the way to the American League Championship Series in 2023 before losing in seven games to the future World Series champions, the Texas Rangers.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
MLB News / CBSSports.com / July 9
MLB rumors: NL East team eyeing Sonny Gray; Astros tell Yordan Alvarez he won't be traded
The trade market is bubbling up with the deadline less than a month away
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 9
Astros' Reportedly Narrow Their Trade Deadline Focus
Sitting at 33-41 on June 15, the Houston Astros have gone 15-7 over their past 22 games to vault back into playoff contention in both the AL West division race (2.0 games back of the Seattle Mariners) and the AL Wild Card race (1.5 games back of the Texas Rangers).
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Yordan Alvarez’s 3-word take on playing whole career with Astros after trade rumors
Yordan Alvarez has played his entire eight-year MLB career with the Houston Astros. If it were up to him, that’d remain true until he hung up his cleats.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez makes Shohei Ohtani observation while battling MVP narrative
With Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez in the midst of a jaw-dropping season, the designated hitter is being talked about as a suitor for the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season
One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 7
Nick Allen anchors Astros' defeat of Nationals
Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night. Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly as Houston evened the series.
Dana Brown News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7
Astros GM Dana Brown Says Top Pitching Prospect Could Soon Make MLB Debut
The Houston Astros are making a tweak to their starting pitching staff. And according to Houston's general manager, one of the franchise's top prospects is in the running for a spot in the big league rotation.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 7
Astros Demote Player After Disastrous Game
The Houston Astros made a pitching change Tuesday after Mike Burrows endured another difficult outing against the Washington Nationals. Houston optioned the right-hander to Triple-A Sugar Land less than a day after he allowed seven earned runs in the Astros' 12-11 loss while recalling right-hander Alimber Santa.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Astros Option Mike Burrows
The Astros have optioned struggling right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Tuesday. Fellow right-hander Alimber Santa has been recalled from Sugar Land in his place.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 6
Peter Lambert has proven his dominance in the Astros rotation
Lambert has been one of the biggest surprises this season and has proven his dominance as a trustworthy arm in the rotation.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5
Astros are eyeing 2 ace pitchers on the trade market
The Houston Astros may be making their move in a wide-open AL West. Houston is expected to be in on the trade sweepstakes for both Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers and Sonny Gray of the Boston Red Sox, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 5
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays
No stranger to setting off fireworks, Yordan Alvarez sent the home fans happy on Saturday with a big blast of his own. Alvarez crushed a walk-off home
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 4
Astros send OFs Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land
The Houston Astros demoted outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Saturday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros
Red hot like the weather across the country, Junior Caminero hit another home run on Friday as part of a Tampa Bay Rays' win to open up the holiday weekend.
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