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Joe Espada family emergency forces him away from Astros vs. A’s

The Houston Astros are currently finishing a series with the Athletics on Sunday. The Astros started the game strong, as Jose Altuve hit a home run in the bottom of the first inning, helping build a lead.

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Astros Cant’s Squander More Chances to Build Bigger AL West Lead

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers appear dead set on taking their AL West race to the wire and their divisional rivals are more than happy to help feed the chaos.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 22

Astros Promote Former Second-Round Pick Alex Santos to Triple-A Sugar Land

Alex Santos probably hoped to reach the Houston Astros sooner. But he’s on the doorstep for the first time in his pro career. Santos, a pitcher the Astros selected with their second-round compensatory pick in 2020, has been promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land, per his MiLB.com page.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 21

Astros Manager Joe Espada Has Peter Lambert’s Back After Brutal Outing

The Houston Astros are getting cold at the wrong time. Dropping back-to-back series against AL West opponents, Houston welcomes in another divisional foe, the Athletics, with a 64-64 record, yet somehow it is enough to keep them in first place.

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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

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Astros Make Move Amid Jeremy Peña Development

The Houston Astros are clawing their way to another American League West title in a crowded, but weak division. Despite Friday night’s 18-3 loss against the Los Angeles Angels, the team sits at 64-64, a game ahead of the Texas Rangers for the top spot in the division.

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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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / August 21

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez Didn't Mince Words After Blowout Loss To Angels

Since being swept by the Baltimore Orioles after the All-Star break, the Houston Astros have been rolling. They have gone from outside the American League playoff race to first place in the AL West, one game ahead of the Texas Rangers.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Josh Hader reveals Astrps’ eye-popping fantasy football buy-in

One has to have a little deeper pocket to join the Houston Astros’ fantasy football league. Houston star closer Josh Hader, who signed a five-year, $95 million contract with the Astros in 2024, recently talked about the Astros’ league and even revealed the buy-in price during an appearance on Foul Territory.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Houston Astros Have Reportedly Cut 4-Year MLB Veteran

The Houston Astros made a roster move Thursday ahead of their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, designating outfielder Nelson Velázquez for assignment after just a short stint with the club.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Astros’ Joe Espada provides huge Jeremy Pena injury update

Houston Astros star Jeremy Pena recently suffered an injury scare. Astros manager Joe Espada provided an important update on Pena’s injury status on Thursday, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Astros Designate Nelson Velázquez For Assignment

The Astros announced that they have recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Grant Burleson News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Houston Astros’ 23-Year-Old Pitcher Suddenly Retires

Houston Astros right-hander Grant Burleson has retired from professional baseball, according to a MiLB transaction logged on Aug. 19. The 23-year-old was on the 60-day injured list at the time of the announcement.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

First-place Astros move over .500 again entering finale vs. Angels

The American League West has been like a hot potato this past month, with three teams juggling the lead. The potato now is in the hands of the Houston Astros, who moved back above .500 with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / August 20

Astros Manager Gets Ejected as He Argues With Umpire After His Pitcher Hits Rival

“It was a terrible toss.” “Yeah, that was a quick trigger.” The blunt reactions from the commentators perfectly captured the confusion surrounding the controversial call on Wednesday.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / TWSN / August 20

Who is Pitching for the Houston Astros? (August 20th)

Up to this point the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels have split this series 1-1. Both games have been low scoring affairs, with no more than four runs being scored in either.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Astros ride strong bullpen effort to victory over Angels

Christian Vazquez homered, Jose Altuve hit an RBI double during a two-run fourth inning, and a strong bullpen performance helped carry the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / August 19

What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Ethan Pecko

The Astros are ready to call up one of their better pitching prospects on August 19, as right-hander Ethan Pecko is scheduled to make his MLB debut. The move comes after what’s been a good overall year in Triple-A, one where he deftly navigated the PCL.

Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 18

Astros Reportedly Adding Top Pitching Prospect to Rotation for MLB Debut

The Houston Astros are reportedly preparing to tweak their starting pitching staff by turning to one of the organization's top prospects. Right-hander Ethan Pecko, Houston's No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 18

Do the Astros Have Enough Pitching To Make a Run?

The Houston Astros were a team that many were questioning heading into the trade deadline. Would they sell? Did they even have the pieces to be buyers?

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

Astros' bullpen geared up for busy stretch that starts with Angels

When the Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, they start a stretch of 15 games in 16 days. With the Astros clinging to a two-game lead in the American League's West Division, manager Joe Espada will have to deploy his bullpen judiciously to keep arms healthy enough to stay on track for the postseason.

Ethan Pecko News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Astros To Select Ethan Pecko

The Astros will promote pitching prospect Ethan Pecko on Wednesday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 23-year-old will make his MLB debut against the Angels in the second game of this week’s series.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 17

Has the American League MVP Already Been Decided?

Even though there is still over a month left in the regular season with Postseasons battles becoming more evident, has Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez already secured the title for American League Most Valuable Player?

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Yordan Alvarez puts an end to George Kirby's wild streak against Astros

Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer.

Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game

Chase Burns fires seven shutout innings as Reds edge Marlins

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

Why MLB has missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

Jose Altuve News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Astros Make Jose Altuve Announcement Amid Injury Concern

The Houston Astros head into a pivotal three-game weekend series against the Seattle Mariners with welcome news on the injury front. Second baseman Jose Altuve is back in the lineup for Friday’s series opener after missing time with a left foot injury sustained earlier in the week.

Alex Bregman 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.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Astros Give Unfortunate Jose Altuve Update After Exiting Lineup

The Houston Astros will be without Jose Altuve for Wednesday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants after the veteran second baseman remained out of the lineup with a bruised left foot.