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Dana Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / July 9
A look back at Dana Brown’s first draft as Astros GM 
In the days leading up to his first draft as Astros general manager, Dana Brown was back in his element. “This is probably the fun part of the job because it’s something that I’m so used to,” Brown said at the time.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 9
Re-Ranking the Last 5 First-Round Picks by the Astros
It's been a while since the Houston Astros have had a premier pick in the first round of the MLB draft. One has to go all the way back to 2015, when the team had the No.
MLB News / CBSSports.com / July 9
MLB rumors: NL East team eyeing Sonny Gray; Astros tell Yordan Alvarez he won't be traded
The trade market is bubbling up with the deadline less than a month away
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?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 9
Astros' Reportedly Narrow Their Trade Deadline Focus
Sitting at 33-41 on June 15, the Houston Astros have gone 15-7 over their past 22 games to vault back into playoff contention in both the AL West division race (2.0 games back of the Seattle Mariners) and the AL Wild Card race (1.5 games back of the Texas Rangers).
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.
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Yordan Alvarez’s 3-word take on playing whole career with Astros after trade rumors
Yordan Alvarez has played his entire eight-year MLB career with the Houston Astros. If it were up to him, that’d remain true until he hung up his cleats.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez makes Shohei Ohtani observation while battling MVP narrative
With Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez in the midst of a jaw-dropping season, the designated hitter is being talked about as a suitor for the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez even has Juan Soto giddy for All-Star meet-up for advice
The best players in all of baseball will be converging on Citizens Bank Park next week for the MLB All-Star Game. Yordan Alvarez will be representing the American League for the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 9
Astros Could Still Trade Key Bullpen Arm Despite Playoff Push
The American League is very unpredictable this season. How unpredictable? The Houston Astros are 46-48 and just two games out of the AL West Division race behind the Seattle Mariners.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 9
Go Big or Go Small at the Deadline?
Fangraphs has a number of interesting and informative stats that we rely on in the industry for our commentary. One of those is an ongoing calculation of playoff odds.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
Astros pitcher Hunter Brown wishes Justin Verlander could pitch until he is 75
Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown had a deeply personal reaction to Justin Verlander’s retirement news Wednesday, connecting a childhood memory in Michigan to a shared clubhouse in Houston.
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.
Justin Verlander News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Astros Great Justin Verlander Announces Retirement From Baseball
The Houston Astros owe a ton to Justin Verlander. After being acquired midway through the 2017 season, Verlander helped the Astros march to the franchise's first World Series title.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season
One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 7
Nick Allen anchors Astros' defeat of Nationals
Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night. Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly as Houston evened the series.
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.
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.
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.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Astros' Yordan Alvarez Takes Home 3rd AL Player of the Week Award
The dream season continued for leading AL MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez. The Houston Astros' slugger was named the AL Player of the Week for the third time this year.
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.
Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Jeremy Peña Injury: Astros Reveal Latest Update
Houston Astros' Manager Joe Espada revealed an update on shortstop Jeremy Peña's injury on Sunday afternoon. Peña has been on the 10-day injured list for the Astros since June 30 with a left calf strain.
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.
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