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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13
Astros' Bullpen Has Become the Anchor Holding This Team Together
The Houston Astros bullpen has provided key innings over the last few weeks, leading directly to a handful of Astros victories. Most recently on Wednesday, the bullpen provided 8.1 scoreless innings in an Astros victory.
Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13
Astros reporter’s Joe Espada truth bomb suggests his job is extremely safe
The Houston Astros have turned Joe Espada’s third season as manager from a potential crisis into another pennant race. Houston enters Thursday’s off day at 62-60, leading the American League West by 1.5 games over the Texas Rangers.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13
3 players who will make or break Astros’ chances of winning AL West
The Houston Astros enter the final 40 games atop the AL West, but their position carries little comfort. Houston is 62-60, only 1.5 games ahead of the Texas Rangers and 5.5 ahead of the Seattle Mariners.
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?
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 / Crawfish Boxes / August 13
5 Big Questions with Astros Pre- and Post-Game Host Kevin Eschenfelder 
He’s been part of our lives for decades and his passion for Houston sports runs deep. Originally logging stats at the age of 15 at the Astrodome during
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13
Astros’ Probable Starting Pitchers Revealed for Mariners Series
The Houston Astros rebounded nicely after losing the series on the road against the San Diego Padres by taking the series against the San Francisco Giants.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / August 12
Astros' Cam Smith Is Emerging as Houston's Clutch Bat in August
Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith provided the key hit twice in an exciting game against the San Francisco Giants that lasted 10 innings on Monday and featured a 6-3 Astros victory.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12
Astros chip away late, take series over Giants
Taylor Trammell tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, seven Houston pitchers combined for a five-hitter and the Astros completed a break-even NL West swing with a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / August 12
No Jose Altuve in Starting Lineup as Astros Go For Series Win over Giants
The Houston Astros face a critical series finale against the San Francisco Giants in the Bay Area on Wednesday afternoon. This is the type of series that the Astros must win, given that the Giants have one of the worst records in baseball.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12
Astros vs. Giants Game Discussion: 8/12/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros finish up their six-game West Coast road trip this afternoon as LHP Bryan King will make his first career start in the rubber match at Oracle Park.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12
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.
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
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10
MLB insider makes bold Astros’ Yordan Alvarez declaration amid historic chase
The Houston Astros have watched Yordan Alvarez transform an exceptional season into a legitimate pursuit of history. Entering Monday, the superstar slugger leads all of the American League with a .322 batting average, 35 home runs, and 86 RBIs.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.
J.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30
Astros To Release J.P. France
The Astros are moving on from right-hander J.P. France, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The veteran has spent most of the season at Triple-A. France struggled in three games with the Astros in April.
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