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Astros Bullpen Continues to Struggle With Getting Crucial Outs

The Houston Astros bullpen has become a weak point for the team during this latest losing stretch. They have earned the loss in the last three Houston defeats and have given up runs in four straight games.

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Strom returning to Astros amid pitching struggles

Five years after leaving Houston, longtime pitching coach Brent Strom is returning as a consultant to help the team's struggling staff.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Astros Hire Brent Strom As Pitching Consultant

Brent Strom is back in Houston. Astros skipper Joe Espada announced this afternoon that the veteran coach with return to the team as a pitching consultant for the rest of this season (links via Chandler Rome of The Athletic and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com).

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 27

Pitching Guru Brent Strom Back with Astros

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros have brought back former pitching coach Brent Strom as a consultant. Strom had been the person most associated with what has colloquially been called the “Astros Lab” at the start of the Golden Era.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 27

Astros reunite with pitching guru Brent Strom for regular-season stretch run

With the race for the American League West crown hanging in the balance, the Houston Astros fortified their pitching staff with a major addition on Thursday.

Astros could get playoff boost with Carlos Correa's return

Joe Espada to remain Astros manager for rest of season

Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture

Four-run seventh helps Yankees pull away from Astros

The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz

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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 27

Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown Outlook Coming Into Focus

It's been a busy week for the Houston Astros, as they mutually agreed to part ways with GM Dana Brown while also continuing their efforts to fend off the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners for the AL West division title.

Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / August 27

Astros Reveal Exceptional News Surrounding Carlos Correa's Possible Return

The Houston Astros are still remarkably right in postseason contention thanks to how the American League West has underperformed this season. Even with a 66-67 record, every single win in this last month of the season matters.

Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / August 27

Joe Espada's Passion Could Set Tone For Astros' Final Stretch Run

After the Houston Astros parted ways with general manager Dana Brown, there was a lot of speculation on the job security of manager Joe Espada. Initial reporting came out from Bob Nightengale of USA Today that one high-ranking Astros official said Espada will not receive a new contract after the season.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Is Astros’ Jeff Bagwell a legitimate candidate to replace Dana Brown?

The Houston Astros are entering a transition phase after parting ways with general manager Dana Brown. The team will see its general manager role split among assistant general managers Gavin Dickey, Charles Cook, and Connor Huff, while senior advisor Jeff Bagwell will also help ensure smooth operations in the meantime.

Jose Altuve News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture

Jose Altuve was not going to be denied a big play despite hearing loud and profane chants from New York Yankees fans during an at-bat in Wednesday’s game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.

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.

Bennett Sousa News / Crawfish Boxes / August 26

Sousa Implodes, Astros Crushed by Yankees 9-3

In the end, Bennett Sousa just wasn’t up to the task. Yankees 9 Astros 3. The Astros would once again get on the board first. Isaac Paredes

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 26

Astros could get playoff boost with Carlos Correa's return

A key part of the Houston Astros lineup could return in time for their final playoff push.

Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz's injury raises an important question

Injury woes creep up again for Blue Jays as Shane Bieber lands on 15-day IL

Colt Emerson's injury could explain struggles with Mariners

New potential timeline for Aaron Judge return to Yankees revealed

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

Carlos Correa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Astros Expect Carlos Correa Back In September

Carlos Correa’s season was supposed to be over in May. The Astros infielder underwent surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle three months back.

Peter Lambert News / Houston Astros on SI / August 26

Astros' Peter Lambert Seeks Bounce-Back Start Against Yankees

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees take to Yankee Stadium for the middle game of their three-game set. Yankees - Amazon Prime Video, Astros - Space

Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / August 26

4 Worst Moves of Dana Brown's Tenure as Astros GM

Dana Brown is out as general manager of the Houston Astros. The somewhat surprising news that Brown and the Astros had mutually decided to part ways came this past Monday, as the club battled in a tight divisional race atop the AL West.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Astros owner Jim Crane breaks silence on Joe Espada exit rumors after firing GM

The Houston Astros currently lead the AL West, but it has been a slight struggle this year. This has led Astros owner Jim Crane to move on from GM Dana Brown.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 26

Astros Win Epic Thriller Over Yankees With Much-Needed Offensive Explosion

You can never count out the Houston Astros against some of the top competition. The Astros have shown over the years how they step up against the best.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25

Astros battle past Yankees in back-and-forth affair

Yainer Diaz homered twice, Yordan Alvarez hit a tiebreaking RBI triple with two outs in the eighth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees for a 9-7 victory.

Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Joe Espada to remain Astros manager for rest of season

The Astros parted with general manager Dana Brown yesterday, leading to speculation about manager Joe Espada’s job security. His gig appears safe. Owner Jim Crane met with reporters before Tuesday’s matchup against the Yankees and said Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 campaign (h/t Chandler Rome of The Athletic).

Dana Brown News / Just Baseball / August 25

Astros Jumpstart Inevitable Change By Firing Dana Brown

At 9:30 a.m. EST Monday morning, the Houston Astros announced, through a press release that most saw on social media, that they had “mutually parted ways” with General Manager Dana Brown.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 August Farm Report: AL West

Our final August 2026 farm report focuses on the five teams in the American League West. Several of the five teams had their 2026 first-rounders debut, and there were fireworks, to say the least.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 24

Astros part ways with general manager Dana Brown

Brown had been the Astros GM since 2023 and his contract was on track to expire at the end of the 2026 season, with no talks of an extension.

Astros leave manager Joe Espada hanging after firing their GM

Chad Tracy’s future with the Red Sox gets an update

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shares update about potential lockout

Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Chris Sale refuses to partake in one Little League Classic tradition

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Astros’ 27-Year-Old Rejects Assignment and Hits Free Agency

Outfielder Nelson Velázquez has elected free agency after clearing waivers with the Houston Astros, the team confirmed Sunday. The 27-year-old was designated for assignment three days earlier to create roster space for infielder Raynel Delgado, who was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land.

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.

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.