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Yordan Alvarez News / Crawfish Boxes / July 15
As Yordan Alvarez Chases MVP, Astros Face Their Biggest Decision Yet 
As Major League Baseball reaches the All-Star break, Astros fans have every reason to celebrate what has been another remarkable season from Yordan Alvarez.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 15
Reports: Astros trading RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star has pitched only 39 1/3 innings this season, posting a 2-3 record with a 6.86 ERA in eight starts.
Lance McCullers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 15
Milwaukee Brewers Acquire Lance McCullers from Houston
The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly acquiring right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers from the Houston Astros along with Colton Gordon. The details of Houston’s return remain unknown.
Lance McCullers Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 15
Brewers acquire right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros
With the deadline a few weeks away, trade season is kicking into gear.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15
Astros To Trade Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon To Brewers
The Brewers are adding some depth to a pitching staff that has taken some notable hits in recent weeks. Milwaukee is reportedly finalizing a trade to acquire right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / July 15
Astros’ Yordan Álvarez Adds All-Star Moment to Historic Triple Crown Chase Season
Yordan Álvarez can finally say he has a hit in the All-Star Game. The Houston Astros slugger went 1-for-2 in the American League's victory Tuesday night.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 15
In The Lab: A Look at Second Base Offense
There is nothing more sad or more dangerous than the memory of a great player. Once a player is retired those memories are cherished and should be. We remember the best moments and hold onto those memories like a child holds onto its favorite toy.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14
Yordan Alvarez's MVP Pace Can't Hide Astros' Pitching Problems
Coming into the All-Star break, the Houston Astros are 47-51. The standings show the team is in third place in the American League West and three games back from the division-leading Texas Rangers.
Xavier Neyens News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14
Astros Top Prospect Xavier Neyens Earns First Promotion of Minor League Career
The Houston Astros' top infield prospect, Xavier Neyens, is officially beginning his ascension through the minor leagues. Neyens, the Astros' No. 2 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, is being called up from Single-A Fayetteville to High-A Asheville, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13
1 trade Astros must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Houston Astros are navigating one of the most uncomfortable stretches in the franchise’s recent history. Sitting at 47-51 at the All-Star break, the team that won the World Series in 2022 and made repeated deep playoff runs is now staring at a potential seller’s deadline for the first time in years.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13
Astros Place Mike Burrows On Injured List
The Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows last week. Today, the club announced that the optional assignment has been nullified. Instead, Burrows has been placed on the major league 15-day injured list due to right elbow neuritis.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Astros Provide Surprising Update on Recently Optioned Pitcher
The Houston Astros recently optioned starting pitcher Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land after a disappointing end to the first half of the season. On Monday, nearly a week after Burrows was optioned, the Astros nullified that assignment and placed him on the 15-day IL retroactive to July 7.
Bryan King News / Houston Astros on SI / July 13
Astros' Biggest Trade Deadline Need Is Becoming Painfully Obvious
Going into the All-Star break, the Houston Astros were looking to improve their chances of hanging around the American League playoff race. They had a three-game series in Arlington, Texas, against the first-place Rangers with a chance to maybe even climb into first place at the break.
Alimber Santa News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Astros Demote Player After Loss to Rangers
The Houston Astros optioned rookie right-hander Alimber Santa to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday following Sunday's 6-5 walk-off loss to the Texas Rangers.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 13
Astros place RHP Mike Burrows (elbow) on injured list
The Houston Astros reversed Mike Burrows' recent option to the minor leagues and placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured Monday list with right elbow neuritis.
Brice Matthews News / Field Level Media / July 12
Astros OF Brice Matthews leaves game with knee injury after hitting wall
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a left knee injury after running into the outfield wall.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 12
Do the Astros Have What It Takes To Pull Off an Impact Trade?
The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful MLB organizations over the past 10 years. Two World Series rings and eight straight playoff appearances from 2017-2024 placed them in the top tier of teams in baseball before a step back in 2025, finishing 87-75.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 11
Astros' Yordan Alvarez continues to be nightmare matchup for Rangers
The AL MVP favorite and Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been unstoppable against the Texas Rangers, as he has crushed eight home runs against them this season.
Houston Astros News / 5 GOATs / July 11
Houston Astros select Florida State pitcher Wes Mendes in 2026 MLB Draft
Florida State pitcher Wes Mendes was selected by the Houston Astros with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The lefty arm is now off the board.
Houston Astros News / 5 GOATs / July 11
Houston Astros select Notre Dame RHP Jack Radel in 2026 MLB Draft
Jack Radel terrorized ACC teams all season at Notre Dame. Now, he might be doing the same at the professional level. Radel heard his name called at the 2026 MLB Draft by Commissioner Rob Manfred.
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.
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.
Peter Lambert News / Yardbarker / July 6
Peter Lambert has proved 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.
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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