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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7

5 Under The Radar Trade Targets for Astros

Here are some under the radar trade targets for the Houston Astros: OF Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals (28): Nootbaar is a solid OBP corner outfielder whose season only started June 5 due to offseason surgery on both of his heels, which has impacted his ability to run the past couple of seasons.

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 / Houston Astros on SI / July 7

Mike Burrows' Latest Meltdown Raises Questions About Astros Rotation

Mike Burrows is having a roller-coaster 2026 season with the Houston Astros. The former 11th-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft has seen some very high highs but also some unfortunate low lows.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7

Astros Prospect Hotlist: June 29 – July 5

Here is a look at the Astros prospects who were hot last week. HITTERS: Chase Call – Call has been a little boom or bust this year but when he’s hot, he’s hot.

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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 / Crawfish Boxes / July 7

Astros Need to Option Mike Burrows

For a team in a position where every win matters, continuing to hand away games simply cannot continue. At some point, every branch will break. The branch carrying Mike Burrows on the Astros broke yesterday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 7

Mike Burrows needs another breather

Joe Espada was dealt a rough hand before Monday’s series opener against the Washington Nationals. He was sending one of Major League Baseball’s worst starting pitchers, Mike Burrows, to the mound against one of the game’s best lineups with only a five-man bullpen at his disposal.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 7

3 Biggest MLB Draft Busts in Houston Astros History

As with every team in Major League Baseball, the draft is key to shaping the organization and especially the future of the club. Hall of Famers Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, along with stars like Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa and Lance Berkman, were all draft picks who went on to shape the organization.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 7

Nats, facing Astros, keep waiting for pitching to catch up with hitting

The Washington Nationals hope their pitching can provide help for the offense as they play the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

Nats storm back from down 5, then hold off Astros 12-11

James Wood hit a grand slam, CJ Abrams had three hits including a three-run homer and the host Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit before holding on to beat the Houston Astros 12-11 on Monday night.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 6

4 Best MLB Draft Picks in Houston Astros History

To be successful in Major League Baseball as an organization, the draft is a major part of the landscape. As the 2026 MLB Draft approaches, teams are spending countless hours going over scouting reports and analyzing data, trying to place themselves in the best possible position.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Astros' Yordan Alvarez Takes Home 3rd AL Player of the Week Award

The dream season continued for leading AL MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez. The Houston Astros' slugger was named the AL Player of the Week for the third time this year.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Astros Linked to .931 OPS Outfielder Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are just on the outside of the playoff bubble. At 45-47, they're 2.5 games behind in the American League West and one game back from a wild-card spot.

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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.

Nats' Luis Garcia Jr., Astros' Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season

Peter Lambert, Astros shut out Rays in rubber game

Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / July 6

Nats' Luis Garcia Jr., Astros' Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season

Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Monday. The 26-year-old Nationals first baseman has been on a tear lately with nine homers in his last 12 games.

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.

Christian Roa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Astros re-sign pitcher to minor league contract

The Houston Astros on Saturday brought right-handed pitcher Christian Roa back on a minor league contract after he elected free agency following his latest run with the Chicago Cubs organization.

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.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Astros reinstate Lamonte Wade Jr. from IL, options 2 players

The Houston Astros announced four roster moves on Saturday as they adjusted their roster ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston activated outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr.

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

Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros

Reds ace Hunter Greene struggles in 2026 debut

Why Nathan Lukes should be primary leadoff hitter for Blue Jays

Big Dumper to Big Slumper: Is Mariners' Cal Raleigh a one-hit wonder?

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Astros Activate LaMonte Wade Jr., Option Jake Meyers To Triple-A

The Astros announced four roster moves today, including the somewhat surprising news that outfielder Jake Meyers has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Joey Loperfido has also been optioned to Sugar Land, while Houston has called up Zach Dezenzo from Triple-A and activated LaMonte Wade Jr.

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.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Zack Wheeler displeased despite Phillies' win over the Pirates