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Lance McCullers’ Strong Injury Rehab Debut Hints at Upcoming Astros Return

Just a month ago, the Houston Astros’ starting rotation looked like a shell of what was expected. Now? It’s starting to look like it’s supposed to. The latest pitcher to start the final path back is right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., who threw his first injury rehab game with the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys.

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Have the Astros Found Their 8th Inning Guy?

I usually don’t do this, but a thought occurred to me when we started having the debate over Joe Espada and his managing. I was accused of not bringing facts to the debate.

Tatsuya Imai News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

Are You Ready to Trust Tatsuya Imai?

Bust. Disaster. Another Dana Brown failure. Bum. DFA that clown. These are the things Astros fans were saying about Tatsuya Imai after his third start of the season.

Trever Miller News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

Astros Legends Series 29: Trever Miller

Trever Miller pitched 13 seasons in the majors. He’d appear in 230 games as a reliever for the Astros and was a member of the 98′ squad that won 102 games.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

In the lab: Trade deadline add possibilities

As we close out the trade deadline add possibilities we get to one of the two positions that the Astros actually mentioned they were interested in. What’s fascinating is that things have not changed over the last two seasons at least.

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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 / Field Level Media / June 26

After wasting outstanding start, Tigers get another shot at Astros

The Detroit Tigers hope to be better at the fundamentals when they host the Houston Astros in the second game of a four-game series on Friday night. Houston won the series opener 2-1 on Thursday night following a duel by starting pitchers Tatsuya Imai of the Astros and Troy Melton of the Tigers.

Tatsuya Imai News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Tatsuya Imai’s jaw-dropping dominance will have Astros fans thinking about playoffs

The Houston Astros are keeping things interesting in the American League West, as they continue to breathe down the necks of the division-leading Seattle Mariners.

Hunter Brown News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Astros Share Hunter Brown Decision Ahead of Tigers Series

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is back and looking like himself. The 27-year-old made his return from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain earlier this week against the Toronto Blue Jays and showed little sign of the lengthy layoff, allowing one run on four hits while striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings.

Tatsuya Imai News / Field Level Media / June 25

Astros' Tatsuya Imai dominates Tigers en route to 1-run victory

Tatsuya Imai threw six shutout innings to help the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win against the host Detroit Tigers in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday evening.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / June 25

Yordan Alvarez Faces Former Astros Teammate for All-Star Game Berth

Yordan Alvarez is having a season that could lead him to become the first triple crown winner in Houston Astros history. But, to get to the All-Star Game, he’ll have to overcome a former teammate first.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 26

Astros-Tigers Series: Preview, Starting Pitchers, Key Matchups

The Houston Astros continue to play good baseball in the month of June. A series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays was just another chapter in what’s been a great run of play for manager Joe Espada’s squad.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Astros’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

There are MLB people who think the Houston Astros should sell at the trade deadline. But the Astros are standing firm on key tradeable pieces. And here are three sneaky 2026 MLB trade deadline targets for the Astros to chase.

Bryan Abreu News / Crawfish Boxes / June 25

Abreu to Return to Astros Tonight?

While the team has not made an official statement, Bryan Abreu is with the team in Detroit ahead of today’s game with the Tigers: Abreu running pregame would indicate that he is likely to be activated before today’s game and to be available today if called upon.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 25

Astros Receive Encouraging Performance From Mike Burrows in Toronto

Mike Burrows has received his fair share of criticism throughout his first year with the Houston Astros. He’s consistently underwhelmed following a couple of successful seasons in Pittsburgh, making him a punching bag of sorts for Astros fans who are looking for somebody to blame for why 2026 hasn’t gone the way they want it to.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / June 25

Cam Smith's Defensive Heroics Help Astros Clinch Series Against Blue Jays

The Houston Astros went to battle with the Toronto Blue Jays this week, taking two of three to begin the road trip. In the series finale, the Astros came away with a clutch 3-1 win on the back of key defense and clutch hitting.

Lucas Spence News / Houston Astros on SI / June 24

Astros Top 10 Prospect Continues Red-Hot Rise with Triple-A Debut

There are reasons why Major League teams cast wide nets when looking for talent. Lucas Spence is a good example. Spence played his college baseball Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Ill.

Joey Loperfido News / Field Level Media / June 23

Joey Loperfido's 11th-inning homer pushes Astros past Jays

Joey Loperfido hit a two-out, three-run homer in the 11th inning Tuesday afternoon and the visiting Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7. Braydon Fisher (3-3) intentionally walked Yordan Alvarez to start the 11th, putting runners at first and second.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Astros rumors: Insider makes it clear Houston isn’t selling before trade deadline

The Houston Astros have underperformed this season. That does not mean they are going to sell before the MLB trade deadline and rebuild, however. MLB insider Bob Nightengale shared a report on Houston’s potential trade deadline plans during a recent appearance on Foul Territory.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Astros Taking Surprising Trade Deadline Stance

The Houston Astros, like many American League teams this year, find themselves at an interesting juncture. Here on June 21st, the Astros sit fourth in their division with a 36-42 record.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 21