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Nats' Luis Garcia Jr., Astros' Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season

Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Monday. The 26-year-old Nationals first baseman has been on a tear lately with nine homers in his last 12 games.

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Yordan Alvarez Is Why One Former MLB Infielder Still Believes in the Astros

The Houston Astros are a marching force in the American League, looking to fight their way back to the playoffs after missing them last season. After a rough beginning to the year, holding a 27-34 record at the end of May, the Astros are getting closer to the .500 mark game by game.

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.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 5

Peter Lambert, Astros shut out Rays in rubber game

Peter Lambert carried a shutout into the sixth inning while Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes clubbed home runs as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.

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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?

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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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 5

Astros Preparing to Chase Stars, Outfield Help at MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros took a wild one from the Tampa Bay Rays on the Fourth of July, walking them off in the bottom of the ninth inning, courtesy of a two-run home run from All-Star Yordan Alvarez.

Christian Roa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Astros re-sign pitcher to minor league contract

The Houston Astros on Saturday brought right-handed pitcher Christian Roa back on a minor league contract after he elected free agency following his latest run with the Chicago Cubs organization.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 5

Astros vs. Rays Game Discussion: 7/5/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (44-47) will conclude their six-game homestand today with another rubber game, this time opposite the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (52-44).

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Jeremy Peña Injury: Astros Reveal Latest Update

Houston Astros' Manager Joe Espada revealed an update on shortstop Jeremy Peña's injury on Sunday afternoon. Peña has been on the 10-day injured list for the Astros since June 30 with a left calf strain.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / July 5

Three Crazy Stats from Astros Yordan Alvarez’s Walk-Off July 4 Home Run

Yordan Alvarez is from Cuba. But on Saturday night he owned Independence Day. The Houston Astros slugger found out during the game that he was elected to the All-Star team as the designated hitter.

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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 / Field Level Media / July 5

Astros carry shaken-up roster into rubber game with Rays

For the Houston Astros, there are roster moves, and then there are roster moves. The Astros reinstated outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the 10-day injured

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LaMonte Wade Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Astros reinstate Lamonte Wade Jr. from IL, options 2 players

The Houston Astros announced four roster moves on Saturday as they adjusted their roster ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston activated outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr.

MLB 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

Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros

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Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / July 4

Astros snap Rays' 9-game win streak on Yordan Alvarez walk-off HR

Yordan Alvarez capped a three-hit, six-RBI night with a walkoff two-run home run as the Houston Astros rallied from a five-run deficit to outslug the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 on Saturday.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Astros Activate LaMonte Wade Jr., Option Jake Meyers To Triple-A

The Astros announced four roster moves today, including the somewhat surprising news that outfielder Jake Meyers has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Joey Loperfido has also been optioned to Sugar Land, while Houston has called up Zach Dezenzo from Triple-A and activated LaMonte Wade Jr.

Tom Cosgrove News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Astros Trade Tom Cosgrove To Nationals

The Astros traded minor league reliever Tom Cosgrove to the Nationals for cash considerations, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. The left-hander was on a minor league contract with Houston and won’t occupy a 40-man roster spot with Washington unless the move was spurred by an upward mobility clause.

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.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Zack Wheeler displeased despite Phillies' win over the Pirates

Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Astros Reinstate Cristian Javier From 60-Day IL

The Astros announced that they have reinstated right-hander Cristian Javier from the 60-day injured list. Righty Miguel Ullola has been optioned to Triple-A as the corresponding active roster move.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 3

With the Astros Buying, What Does Their Perfect Deadline Look Like?

The Houston Astros appear ready to go for it one more time after telling teams there’s no point in asking about Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, as of June 21.

Cristian Javier News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Astros Announce Plan for Cristian Javier Upon Return

The Houston Astros will get a key pitcher back on Friday. Right-hander Cristian Javier, who has been on the injured list since April 9 with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain, will be activated before the Astros' series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Astros Pitcher Emerging as 'Sought-After' Target Before Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are 43-46 heading into a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite their losing record, Houston isn't out of the playoff picture.