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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
Bottom of Order, Bullpen Carry Astros to 6-3 Victory Over Nationals 
The Houston Astros (46-48) didn’t get the start they hoped for from Tatsuya Imai, but they got a terrific performance from 6 relievers as they took the second game of this series 6-3 over the Washington Nationals (47-46) at Nationals Park.
Dana Brown News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7
Astros GM Dana Brown Says Top Pitching Prospect Could Soon Make MLB Debut
The Houston Astros are making a tweak to their starting pitching staff. And according to Houston's general manager, one of the franchise's top prospects is in the running for a spot in the big league rotation.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 7
Astros Demote Player After Disastrous Game
The Houston Astros made a pitching change Tuesday after Mike Burrows endured another difficult outing against the Washington Nationals. Houston optioned the right-hander to Triple-A Sugar Land less than a day after he allowed seven earned runs in the Astros' 12-11 loss while recalling right-hander Alimber Santa.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
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?
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
Astros at Nationals Game Discussion: 7/7/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (45-48) and Washington Nationals (47-45), who share their Spring Training complex together in West Palm Beach, FL, will play the middle game of their three-game series in the nation’s capital tonight.
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 7
Mike Burrows Demoted as Astros Shake Up Pitching Staff
The Houston Astros have optioned right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land. Promising prospect Alimber Santa was called up in his place.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 7
Three Astros Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Nationals, Andrew Alvarez
It would've been really nice if the Houston Astros could've started their three-game set with the Washington Nationals on the right foot Monday night. Alas, it just wasn't meant to be.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
5 Under The Radar Trade Targets for Astros
Here are some under the radar trade targets for the Houston Astros: OF Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals (28): Nootbaar is a solid OBP corner outfielder whose season only started June 5 due to offseason surgery on both of his heels, which has impacted his ability to run the past couple of seasons.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Astros Option Mike Burrows
The Astros have optioned struggling right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Tuesday. Fellow right-hander Alimber Santa has been recalled from Sugar Land in his place.
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez enters legitimate Triple Crown territory amid jaw-dropping season
Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez is having a big season. He is in a tremendous position to win the American League MVP — although there is obviously plenty of baseball left to be played.
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.
Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7
Astros’ Jeremy Pena gets injury update as trade deadline draws near
While Jeremy Pena has been on the 10-day IL since June 30, the Houston Astros’ star infielder has been in the rumor mill as a possible trade candidate ahead of the August 3 deadline.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 7
Mike Burrows' Latest Meltdown Raises Questions About Astros Rotation
Mike Burrows is having a roller-coaster 2026 season with the Houston Astros. The former 11th-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft has seen some very high highs but also some unfortunate low lows.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
Astros Need to Option Mike Burrows
For a team in a position where every win matters, continuing to hand away games simply cannot continue. At some point, every branch will break. The branch carrying Mike Burrows on the Astros broke yesterday.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7
Mike Burrows needs another breather
Joe Espada was dealt a rough hand before Monday’s series opener against the Washington Nationals. He was sending one of Major League Baseball’s worst starting pitchers, Mike Burrows, to the mound against one of the game’s best lineups with only a five-man bullpen at his disposal.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 7
3 Biggest MLB Draft Busts in Houston Astros History
As with every team in Major League Baseball, the draft is key to shaping the organization and especially the future of the club. Hall of Famers Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, along with stars like Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa and Lance Berkman, were all draft picks who went on to shape the organization.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 7
Nats, facing Astros, keep waiting for pitching to catch up with hitting
The Washington Nationals hope their pitching can provide help for the offense as they play the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6
Nats storm back from down 5, then hold off Astros 12-11
James Wood hit a grand slam, CJ Abrams had three hits including a three-run homer and the host Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit before holding on to beat the Houston Astros 12-11 on Monday night.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 6
Peter Lambert has proven 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.
Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / July 6
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.
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.
Yordan Alvarez 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
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.
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.
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.
A.J. Blubaugh News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2
Astros’ AJ Blubaugh Drawing Trade Interest
Astros right-hander AJ Blubaugh has become a popular ask from other clubs who’ve engaged in trade talks with the Astros, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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