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Astros cling to AL West lead as they finish West Coast swing with matchup vs. Giants

The Houston Astros hope to head home with a lead in the American League West and a 3-3 record on a six-game Western swing when they wrap up their trip with a third consecutive matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

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In the lab: An alternative look at offensive efficiency

One of the more fascinating parts of statistics is that they give us the opportunity to prove or disprove the veracity of what we are seeing and experiencing.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / August 12

Astros 2B Jose Altuve headed for more tests on injured foot

The Houston Astros, fighting to maintain their lead in the American League West, could be facing a key absence after Jose Altuve sustained a foot injury on Tuesday in San Francisco.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Astros fall to Giants as Jose Altuve leaves with foot injury

Carson Whisenhunt overcame a shaky start to allow just one run in 5 2/3 innings, Bryce Eldridge homered and the San Francisco Giants evened their three-game home interleague series against the Houston Astros with a 4-1 victory Tuesday night.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12

Astros Waste Early Opportunities in 4-1 Loss to Giants

It was a costly night in the bay. Not only would Houston lose by a score of 4-1, but they’d also witness an early exit from Jose Altuve who was hit

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 11

Astros vs. Giants Game Discussion: 8/11/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros continue their six-game road trip tonight and will hand the ball to RHP Hunter Brown (3-1) for game two of their three-game set at Oracle Park.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 11

Where Astros’ Playoff Odds Stand With Rangers Right Behind Them

It looks like the AL West is bound to be a battle between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers, as both are within inches of each other in the standings.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 11

Late Game Heroics Save Astros in Thrilling Comeback Over Giants

The Houston Astros really needed to get back in the win column after losing a series to the San Diego Padres. The road trip continued to the Bay Area as the Astros began a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants with a slight lead in the American League West division.

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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.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / August 11

Astros' Isaac Paredes Has One Hot Zone That Puts Him Among MLB's Elite

The tenth inning put Isaac Paredes in a high-pressure situation at Oracle Park. LaMonte Wade Jr. had drawn a leadoff walk, Jeremy Peña put the Houston Astros ahead with a single, and after Yordan Álvarez's infield fly, the offense needed a key hit to put the game away.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

Fresh off late rally, Astros strive to take down Giants again

Having experienced the late-season thrills of a tight pennant race in the series opener, the Houston Astros hope to discover an easier way to retain or increase their American League West lead when they continue a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 11

Latest Astros Waiver Claim Addresses Platoon Need in Outfield

The biggest focus for the Houston Astros as of late to increase their winning chances has been to address the hole in the outfield. The Astros have not been able to get enough offensive production from that group the entire season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

Cam Smith, Astros stage late rally, upend Giants in 10

Cam Smith tied the game with a two-out, two-strike RBI single in the ninth inning, Isaac Paredes highlighted a three-run 10th with a two-run double and the visiting Houston Astros rallied to defeat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Shay Whitcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Astros Claim Nelson Velázquez, Designate Shay Whitcomb For Assignment

The Astros announced they have claimed outfielder Nelson Velázquez off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated him for assignment a few days ago.

Houston Astros News / Netflix Junkie / August 9

‘Power Rangers’ Legend Jason David Frank Gets One Last Big-Screen Moment

Jason David Frank built a career that outlived the television era that made him famous. As Tommy Oliver, he moved from the Green Ranger to the White Ranger and eventually became one of the few actors whose presence could instantly reconnect multiple generations of Power Rangers fans.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

2 roster moves Astros must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Houston Astros have climbed from 11 games below .500 to 60–57, winning 13 of their last 16 to take a 1.5-game lead in the AL West. The Astros’ 2026 turnaround is real, but a minus-22 run differential underscores how fragile that advantage remains.

Jorge Soler News / TWSN / August 8

Jorge Soler Would Be the Houston Astros Perfect Post-MLB Trade Deadline Addition

With the MLB trade deadline having passed, contending teams now have to shift their attention to free agents if they want to fix areas on their team. The Houston Astros are one of those contending teams as they currently hold a 60-57 record and are in search of a right-handed-hitting outfielder.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Astros Actively Trying to Add More Outfield Help

The Houston Astros only made a single major deal on deadline day, acquiring outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Astros Pursuing Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder

The Astros are in talks about adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that they’ve shown interest in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays, each of whom was released this week.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Astros’ Biggest 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Mistake

The Houston Astros walked into the August 3 deadline sitting atop the AL West after a scorching 9-1 stretch in July, and general manager Dana Brown made it clear the club intended to buy.

Zach Dezenzo News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Astros Shake Up Roster With 3-Year MLB Player Demotion

The Houston Astros optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, clearing a roster spot ahead of their upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 6

The Houston Astros Didn’t Live Up to Their Promise To Buy

The Houston Astros entered the trade deadline on a tear, winning 11 of 12 to assume first place in the AL West and establish themselves as surefire buyers after months of making that declaration.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Astros acquire Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for starter Spencer Arrighetti

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded their 2024 Gold Glove outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.

Blue Jays gamble that a change of scenery works for Jameson Taillon

Blue Jays acquire right-handed starter Jose Soriano from Angels

Cubs get needed rotation reinforcement in Kevin Gausman

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Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Surprising news emerges about Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa may unexpectedly be dropping back down from the rafters. The injured Houston Astros shortstop Correa spoke with reporters on Saturday. During the interview, Correa made the surprise revelation that there is a “chance” he could still return in the 2026 MLB season.