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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14

Astros' Rough Finish Ahead of All-Star Break Should Raise Trade Deadline Urgency

The Houston Astros surprised a ton of people with how strong of a start they had during the first half of the year given everything they lost both before and during the season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14

Astros First-Round Pick Xavier Neyens Wasted Little Time To Take Shot at Mariners

With their first-round pick in the 2025 MLB draft, the Houston Astros selected shortstop Xavier Neyens at No. 21 overall out of Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Wash.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14

Is Jose Altuve Beginning To Heat Up for Astros?

The Houston Astros announced their "Player of the Homestand" and gave the award to Jose Altuve. From July 7-13, the Astros faced the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers.

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MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

New Houston Astros Draft Pick Takes Brutal Shot at Seattle Mariners on Draft Night

Seattle Mariners fans have disliked the Houston Astros for the last decade or so, and it seems like the rivalry is set to continue for many more years to come.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14

Astros' First-Round Pick Makes Decision About Beginning His Professional Career

For the first time in a decade, the Houston Astros went the prep position player route in the draft. There are risks that come with those selections, since high schoolers can ultimately decide to play in college instead of starting their professional journey immediately.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 14

Houston Astros Boil: July 14, 2025

Welcome to the Monday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Astros take Neyens with first-round pick Parades to miss All-Star Game Javier

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Astros’ draft pick sparks buzz after savage 2022 shot at Yankees resurfaces

The Houston Astros’ newest draft pick sparked some buzz when a 2022 shot at the New York Yankees resurfaced. To be fair to Xavier Neyens, he was 15 at the time, but his social media post on the Astros’ rival is making the rounds shortly after he was selected with the No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14

Astros Add Two Much-Needed Power Bats in Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft

The Houston Astros must have walked away from the first day of the 2025 MLB draft with their heads held high after they added two intriguing power bats to bolster their lacking farm system.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Astros GM gives laundry list of pitching injury updates

As the Houston Astros look to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt, general manager Dana Brown delivered a wave of updates on the team’s battered pitching staff, offering hope that reinforcements could soon be on the way.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Why Isaac Paredes dropped out of All-Star Game after replacing Jose Ramirez

Just days after being added to the American League All-Star roster, Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has withdrawn from the 2025 Midsummer Classic to attend to a personal family matter, according to manager Joe Espada.

Houston Astros News / 5 GOATs / July 14

Houston Astros select LSU outfielder Ethan Frey in 2025 MLB Draft

The Houston Astros have selected LSU Tigers outfielder Ethan Frey in the 2025 MLB Draft. This comes following a national championship season for the Tigers.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Will Astros’ Jeremy Pena return from injury right after All-Star break?

The Houston Astros received both promising and measured news regarding the injury status of All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena. Ahead of the All-Star break, Astros GM Dana Brown provided a positive update on Pena’s status, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 13

Astros Select Xavier Neyens With Pick No. 21 in 2025 MLB Draft

The Houston Astros have worked hard to retool their farm system in the last year or so by focusing on developing young talent and acquiring prospects in favor of moving on from veterans.

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Jake Meyers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Astros OF Jake Meyers’ ‘minimum’ injury timetable revealed

The Houston Astros center fielder, Jake Meyers, will miss at least three weeks due to a right calf strain, according to general manager Dana Brown. The injury occurred when Meyers attempted to return to the field on July 9 against the Cleveland Guardians.

Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / July 13

Astros 3B Isaac Paredes (family matter) pulls out of All-Star Game

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has withdrawn from Tuesday's All-Star Game to attend to a family matter, Astros manager Joe Espada said prior to Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Update Before Rangers Game

Left-handed power hitter Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh major-league season after debuting for the Houston Astros in 2019 at 22 years old. The Cuban slugger immediately dominated opposing pitching, taking home American League Rookie of the Year honors in his first year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Astros fill in missing pieces in series against Rangers

It was fitting that the Astros had to dig deep into their reconfigured bench in the latter stages of a 5-4, 11-inning victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday that evened this three-game series.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Astros' Cristian Javier takes big step in injury recovery

Right-hander Cristian Javier took a big step towards returning to the Astros rotation today when he began a rehab assignment, as relayed by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.

Brice Matthews News / Field Level Media / July 11

Astros call up top prospect 2B Brice Matthews for MLB debut

The Houston Astros' top-ranked prospect will get a chance to deliver on his promise after the club called up second baseman Brice Matthews from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Astros Facing Jose Altuve Decision After News on Thursday

Veteran second baseman Jose Altuve is playing in his 15th major-league season with the Houston Astros. The 35-year-old has compiled an extraordinary résumé since making his big-league debut in 2011, firmly establishing himself as one of baseball’s brightest and most consistent stars over the past decade and a half.