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Astros Release Anthony Maldonado

The Astros released Anthony Maldonado, according to the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Maldonado signed a minor league contract with Houston back in November, and will now head elsewhere without logging any time on the team’s active roster.

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Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined

With two-way star Shohei Ohtani now playing in the National League, the AL will have a new MVP for the first time since 2020. Let's take a look at three players who could take home the hardware.

Yankees get concerning Aaron Judge update as he's set to see specialist

Aaron Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

The 'RBI leaders since 2000' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 6

The Quirk in Astros Slugger’s First 100 Major League Home Runs

Baseball is a game of milestones and of game of nice, round numbers. Everyone likes something with a zero at the end of it. What about a .300 career batting average?

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 6

Houston Astros Farm Report: May 2026

With over two months of the Minor League Baseball season in the books, it’s time to check in on some of the top prospects in the Houston Astros‘ farm system.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Rhylan Thomas News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Astros Release Rhylan Thomas

The Astros have placed outfielder Rhylan Thomas on release waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Houston designated him for assignment yesterday when they finalized the LaMonte Wade Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / June 5

Astros reinstate 2B Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from IL

The Houston Astros have reinstated All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from the 10-day injured list and he is slated to bat fifth as the club opens a three-game home series vs.

J.R. Towles News / Crawfish Boxes / June 5

Astros Legends Series 22: J. R. Towles

J.R. Towles is one of two Astros to have driven in 8 runs in a contest, sharing that distinction with Yuri Guerriel. We catch up with the former catcher in our 22nd installment of our Legends Series. Q: What do you remember about your debut on September 5th, 2007 against the Brewers in Milwaukee?

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5

Astros Selects Potential Steal in Alabama Shortstop in MLB Mock Draft

As baseball season begins to creep into June, the NCAA baseball tournament begins and takes over weekends as big time draft prospects are playing at the highest level to improve their draft projections.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 5

In the lab: Putting LaMonte Wade in the lab

I make no bones about the fact that “Major League” is probably my favorite baseball movie. Half of my fantasy baseball teams have the name “Jobu’s Rum.” There are other good ones to be sure.

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 4

Astros vs. Pirates Game Discussion: 6/4/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (28-35) will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the rubber game of their three-game series opposite their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-29).

Collin Price News / ESPN / June 4

Astros sign OF Wade, call up Price to be backup C

The Astros signed outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and called up Collin Price, who take the place of backup catcher Cesar Salazar.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Astros makes slew of roster moves amid Pirates series

The Houston Astros are dealing with some injuries as they play their three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Therefore, it has forced them to make adjustments.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 4

Astros Sign OF LaMonte Wade Jr., Salazar DFA; Cole, Loperfido Optioned

Wade will wear number 31 and is active for tonight’s game. The Houston Astros announced that they have signed OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League contract.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Astros Designate César Salazar, Rhylan Thomas For Assignment

The Astros announced a series of moves prior to tonight’s game. They signed first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to a major league deal, selected catcher Collin Price to the major league roster and reinstated outfielder Joey Loperfido from the 10-day injured list.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Astros Add LaMonte Wade Jr. to Major League Deal

The Houston Astros are adding a veteran piece to their roster. It was first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic that the Astros are signing veteran outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Astros rumors: Is Yordan Alvarez trade actually on table? Jeff Passan weighs in

The Houston Astros have been a disappointment thus far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 28-35 ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 4

The Astros Pulled Off A Trade Heist That Nobody Talks About

Each winter numerous trade happen across MLB that generate buzz, debate, and hot takes. Whether it be a prospect for a veteran or swapping major league talent, each trade will eventually be given a label of a winner and a loser.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Astros erase 5-run deficit, emerge with 11-9 win over Pirates

Cam Smith lined a tiebreaking two-run triple down the first base line, capping a six-run eighth inning as the host Houston Astros rallied for an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

Josh Hader News / Yardbarker / June 2