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Will Yordan Alvarez Have Astros Teammates with Him at All-Star Game?

Yordan Alvarez was essentially a lock for a trip to the All-Star Game, whether the Houston Astros slugger won the vote or not. Major League Baseball announced the starting lineups, the reserves and the pitching staffs for the American League and National league on Saturday in advance of the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia.

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Astros vs. Rays Game Discussion: 7/4/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-47) will play host to the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (52-33), for a July 4th matchup tonight at Daikin Park.

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.

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Jake Meyers News / ESPN / July 4

Astros option struggling OF Meyers to Triple-A

The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.

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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 / Crawfish Boxes / July 4

Astros Reinstate Wade Jr., Recall Dezenzo, Option Meyers, Loperfido

Today, the Houston Astros announced a series of moves affecting their outfield: Wade Jr., 32, was signed by Houston on June 4 to a 1 year, $1M contract.

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 4

Larry Dierker's Military Service Is a Forgotten Part of Astros History

When you mention the name Larry Dierker to Houston Astros fans, the first thing that comes to mind is victories. They will recall the man who six times won 20 games, the man who was a four-time All-Star, the man who threw a no-hitter in 1976 and then finally the man who served as the manager and led the team to four National League Central titles.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 4

Astros Set Next Injury Rehab Starts for Four Much-Needed Pitchers

The Houston Astros aren’t done getting pitching reinforcements. Not in the slightest. On Friday, the Astros activated Cristian Javier from the 60-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 4

Astros Legends Series 30: Strikeout King & Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan

Growing up in the 80’s, my brother Chris would always select Nolan Ryan on Nintendo’s RBI baseball, and for good reason. Nobody threw as hard in a video

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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 4

Hunter Brown, Astros tasked with slowing down Rays

Houston's Cristian Javier was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before the Astros opened a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-1 loss on Friday.

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.

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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.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 3

Astros Could Flip From Sellers to Buyers and Orioles Could Provide 2 Needs

It wasn't too long ago that things appeared to be bleak for the Houston Astros and the playoffs. Injuries have been piling up since their first road trip early this season to both the pitching staff and position players.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Astros rumors: 1 overlooked Houston pitcher is drawing trade interest

While the Houston Astros are 43-46 on the season, they sit just two games back of the AL West lead. They’ll have to decide whether to operate as buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.

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.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Astros’ Christian Walker gets 100% real on Yordan Alvarez possibly participating in Home Run Derby

The Houston Astros have an All-Star storyline building around Yordan Alvarez, but Christian Walker offered a grounded view on why the slugger may not fit the Home Run Derby stage.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Rays star Junior Caminero makes MLB history with latest home run

Baseball's hottest hitter isn't just carrying his team — he's making history.

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run

Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres

Athletics get a devastating update on Brent Rooker injury

Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises

Rival MLB executives identify front-runner for Tarik Skubal

Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Astros planning Cristian Javier change after return from IL

The Houston Astros are about to get a familiar arm back, but in a very different role. Manager Joe Espada said Cristian Javier will be activated from the injured list on Friday and used out of the bullpen, at least for now, signaling a strategic shift in how Houston plans to deploy the right-hander in the second half.