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Yordan Alvarez, Astros power past skidding Marlins

Yordan Alvarez, Astros power past skidding Marlins

Yordan Alvarez socked his 34th home run in the eighth inning, a tiebreaking two-run shot that lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins and a sweep of the three-game interleague series.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 22

Yordan Blast Powers Astros to 5-2 Victory, Sweep of Marlins

Most casual observers felt the Astros would register their 50th win of the season well in advance of the All-Star Break.  Unfortunately, it took until

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22
Astros’ Jeremy Pena accomplishes impressive feat for 1st time vs. Marlins

Astros’ Jeremy Pena accomplishes impressive feat for 1st time vs. Marlins

Jeremy Pena is staying hot. With the Houston Astros looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Pena made a big impact early in the contest at Daikin Park in Houston, launching a solo home run in the third inning to stretch his team’s lead to 2-0.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 22
What the Astros Can Learn From a Decade-Old Trade Deadline Decision

What the Astros Can Learn From a Decade-Old Trade Deadline Decision

The Houston Astros face a dilemma of what to do at the August 3 trade deadline. They currently sit at 49-54 and are three games out of first place in the AL West.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 22

Astros vs. Marlins Game Discussion: 7/22/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (49-54) will go for a sweep of the Miami Marlins (52-50) tonight in the finale of their three-game series at Daikin Park in Houston, TX.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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 / July 22

Astros Sign Top Two 2026 Draft Picks

The Houston Astros have officially signed both of their first-round picks from the 2026 MLB Draft. The Astros selected OF Logan Hughes from Texas Tech with 17th overall selection and RHP Jack Radel from the University of Notre Dame with the 28th overall pick.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / July 22
Tatsuya Imai Is Pitching Better Than His ERA Suggests

Tatsuya Imai Is Pitching Better Than His ERA Suggests

Tatsuya Imai's best start of the month for the Astros didn't redefine his season. What it did was reinforce a trend Houston has been watching develop over the past several weeks.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22
Phillies named best Josh Hader trade fit if Astros move him

Phillies named best Josh Hader trade fit if Astros move him

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the most impressive teams this season, considering they began the campaign off to an incredibly cold start. With the club jockeying for first place in the NL East, the front office has an opportunity to land a big fish via trade before the August 3 deadline.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22
How Astros could absolutely ‘crush it’ at trade deadline with bombshell moves

How Astros could absolutely ‘crush it’ at trade deadline with bombshell moves

At 49-54, the Houston Astros sit three games out of the AL West lead and four games out of a playoff spot. Still in striking distance of a postseason berth, the Astros could look to try and add some extra firepower at the trade deadline.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz
The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz
 The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz
The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz
 The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz
The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz
 The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22
Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

The Royals acquiring Pearson not only enhances their bullpen depth, but it also provides them with a cost-effective and controllable veteran.

The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz
Nate Pearson News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22
Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals

Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals

10:47am: The Royals have announced the trade. 10:22am: The Royals are acquiring right-hander Nate Pearson in a trade with the Astros, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Peter Lambert News / Field Level Media / July 22
Astros turn to Peter Lambert in bid for sweep of reeling Marlins

Astros turn to Peter Lambert in bid for sweep of reeling Marlins

A spate of unrelenting injuries to the rotation resulted in 14 different pitchers making starts for the Houston Astros this season, with Ronel Blanco joining that group on Monday when he made his season debut after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21
Astros news: Jose Altuve grounds into ridiculous triple play turned by Marlins

Astros news: Jose Altuve grounds into ridiculous triple play turned by Marlins

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros came away with a 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins Tuesday night at Daikin Park in Houston, but not before they got victimized by a rare defensive play by the visiting side.

Tatsuya Imai News / Field Level Media / July 21
Tatsuya Imai, Astros extend Marlins' losing streak to 8

Tatsuya Imai, Astros extend Marlins' losing streak to 8

Tatsuya Imai allowed one run over six innings, Isaac Paredes clubbed a three-run homer and the Houston Astros sent the reeling Miami Marlins to their eighth straight loss with a 5-3 victory on Tuesday.

Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21
Christian Walker Returns to Starting Lineup as Astros Go For Series Win over Marlins

Christian Walker Returns to Starting Lineup as Astros Go For Series Win over Marlins

The Houston Astros did exactly what they had to do in the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Monday night at Daikin Park with a massive 8-5 win.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21
Astros Rookie Logan Hughes Has Special Childhood Connection to Astros

Astros Rookie Logan Hughes Has Special Childhood Connection to Astros

Logan Hughes has come full circle with the Houston Astros after being selected as the 17th overall pick in this year's MLB Draft. According to a story on MLB.com by Brian McTaggart, Hughes spent time around the Astros during Spring Training in Florida several years ago, revealing his special childhood connection to Houston.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20
Astros' Yordan Alvarez builds on AL MVP case in win over Marlins

Astros' Yordan Alvarez builds on AL MVP case in win over Marlins

While the Houston Astros have fallen behind in the AL playoff race, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is staying firmly ahead of the pack in the chase for league MVP.

Caleb Durbin's late HR extends Red Sox's historic win streak
Historically bad start could complicate Twins pitcher Joe Ryan's trade market
Angels have one long-term replacement if Mike Trout Is traded
Phillies' Bryce Harper, Trea Turner both hit milestones vs. Dodgers
Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20
Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day IL

Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day IL

The Astros announced that right-hander Ronel Blanco and left-hander Bennett Sousa have been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 40-man roster already had three vacancies, so these moves put the Astros at 39.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / July 19

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Houston Astros

For a decade, the Astros routinely hung around first place in the AL West. But in 2026, the Astros’ chances of making it to the playoffs are not exactly high, compared to past years.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 19
Astros Manager Provides Jeremy Pena, Christian Walker Injury Updates

Astros Manager Provides Jeremy Pena, Christian Walker Injury Updates

The Houston Astros received encouraging news ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles after manager Joe Espada shared updates on Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker.

Nate Pearson News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19
Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For Assignment

Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For Assignment

The Astros are designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that infielder Ray Delgado is in the team’s clubhouse, suggesting he’s been recalled from Triple-A.

Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18
Astros could make a major Yordan Alvarez move

Astros could make a major Yordan Alvarez move

The Houston Astros could be getting real experimental for the stretch run of the season. Houston could potentially move their star slugger Yordan Alvarez

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15
Three prominent MLB trade chips that are likely to not be traded

Three prominent MLB trade chips that are likely to not be traded

As we get closer to the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, there have been ongoing trade speculations surrounding certain franchise cornerstones getting dealt as they fulfill teams' needs.  

Tarik Skubal could be traded to a surprising team
Brewers acquire right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros
Five AL teams under the most pressure before the MLB trade deadline
The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz
Peter Lambert News / Just Baseball / July 15
What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?

What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?

The Houston Astros seem to be a team in transition, with former stars like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez donning different jerseys in 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15
Brewers acquire right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros

Brewers acquire right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros

With the deadline a few weeks away, trade season is kicking into gear.

Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski have yet to discuss extension
Munetaka Murakami addresses his future with the White Sox
Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?
Derek Jeter addresses Anthony Volpe's struggles with Yankees
Three prominent MLB trade chips that are likely to not be traded
Three teams that could shake up the MLB trade deadline

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