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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.

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Astros Set Pitching Probables for Upcoming Angels Series

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels meet up for a three-game set starting Tuesday at Daikin Park. The Astros have announced their starting pitching for two of the games with Wednesday being designated as a “TBA”.

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 / Crawfish Boxes / August 17

Four Big Questions with Astros Broadcaster Geoff Blum

After the disappointment of last night and dropping yet another contest on Peacock in front of a nationwide viewing audience, I decided to call the one

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 17

Astros' $1.5 Million Gamble Has Become an Unexpected Rotation Anchor

Heading into the 2026 MLB season, the Houston Astros' approach to their starting rotation seemed to be throwing a bunch of options at the wall and seeing what stuck.

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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 / The Lead / August 17

Yordan Alvarez Is Chasing All Kinds of History

In every 2026 American League MVP conversation, none mention Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, or Vladimir Guerrero Jr. This season, one name has taken center stage, and nothing else has threatened it.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 17

Are the Astros Running Out of Gas In August, As They Did Last Year?

Astros fans, let me start by saying I sincerely hope I’m wrong. Maybe I’m overreacting to one series. Maybe losing two out of three to the Mariners was nothing more than a disappointing weekend against a division rival.

Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / August 17

A Lot More Is Riding on 2026 for Astros Manager Joe Espada

Despite sitting atop the AL West standings, the Houston Astros' lead isn't as comfortable as they would like. After dropping two of three against the Seattle Mariners this weekend, the Astros are merely one game ahead of the .500 mark as the Los Angeles Angels come into town.

MLB News / TWSN / August 17

Yordan Alvarez’s 2026 Season Rivals Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown Run

Yordan Alvarez is having the type of season that forces you to talk about him in the same breath as the greatest hitters the American League has ever seen. When a player’s numbers place him alongside Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, Carl Yastrzemski, and Miguel Cabrera, it is not a marketing push or a fun statistical coincidence.

Dana Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / August 17

In the lab: Putting Dana Brown under a microscope

Professional sports are a bottom line business and we run the risk of making things too simple. Entering the season it would fair to say that the playoffs were a litmus test on the 2026 for both Dana Brown and Joe Espada.

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?

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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.

Ronel Blanco News / Houston Astros on SI / August 17

Three Adjustments Ronel Blanco Needs to Become Reliable in MLB Again

The news was expected: The Astros sent Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land and called up Miguel Ullola. Blanco, 32, was activated from the 60-day injured list to rejoin the Houston Astros rotation.

Houston Astros News / NBC Sports / August 16

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Astros have pitchers aplenty available against Mariners

With two off days framing their series against the Seattle Mariners, the Astros had three starters in the bullpen for the weekend: right-handers Ronel Blanco, Tatsuya Imai and Cristian Javier.

Christian Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Astros first baseman Christian Walker’s awesome reaction to 3-run walk off HR vs. Mariners

The Houston Astros had one of their most dramatic victories of the season Friday night, and Christian Walker delivered the final punch. His three-run walk-off homer capped a five-run 10th inning and lifted the Astros to a 10-7 win over the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park.

Christian Walker News / Field Level Media / August 15

Christian Walker's walk-off HR caps Astros' 10th-inning rally vs. M's

Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the Seattle Mariners with a five-run 10th inning en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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