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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10
How Astros Batters Have Continued to Gain An Edge Through ABS Challenge System
The Houston Astros offense got out to a strong start this season, and while the group cooled off during various stretches of the first half, the bats for Houston have produced more often than not.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 10
In The Lab: A Look at Catcher Offense 
As the Astros approach the all-star break, there are a few positions that are potentially intriguing and could spell the difference between sneaking into the playoffs and falling short.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10
Regrading the Houston Astros' 2023 MLB Draft Class 3 Years Later
The Houston Astros made it all the way to the American League Championship Series in 2023 before losing in seven games to the future World Series champions, the Texas Rangers.
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?
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 9
Astros Reveal Rangers Series Rotation While Final Spot Remains Up for Debate
After losing two out of three to the Washington Nationals in a disappointing series in the nation's capitol, the Houston Astros are set to continue their road trip to Arlington, Texas for their final stop before the All-Star break.
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.
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.
Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
When is Jeremy Pena going to return to Astros?
The Houston Astros are 46-49 on the season and only two games away from first place in the AL West division. With how Yordan Alvarez is hitting the ball as of late and playing at an MVP-caliber pace, as well as Hunter Brown being healthy, the Astros should make the postseason one way or another.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Foster Griffin News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Three Astros Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Nationals, Foster Griffin
The Houston Astros are right on the precipice of achieving great things. At 46-48, the team finds itself on the edge of the playoff picture. With the American League as mediocre as it is, mixed with the fact that genuine talent resides on the roster, Houston can make the playoffs if it wants to.
Nick Allen News / Houston Astros on SI / July 8
Astros Ride Nick Allen, Dominant Bullpen to Victory Over Nationals
Heading into the Houston Astros' matchup with the Washington Nationals on July 7, just one batter on the team had ever faced the opposing starter in his career.
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.
Dana Brown News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7
Astros GM Dana Brown Says Top Pitching Prospect Could Soon Make MLB Debut
The Houston Astros are making a tweak to their starting pitching staff. And according to Houston's general manager, one of the franchise's top prospects is in the running for a spot in the big league rotation.
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.
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.
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 / Field Level Media / July 4
Astros send OFs Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land
The Houston Astros demoted outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Saturday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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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