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Why Astros Slugger is Clear Front Runner in AL Designated Hitter All-Star Race

It is somewhat hard to fathom what the Houston Astros' designated hitter, Yordan Alvarez, is doing, and has been doing, for his ballclub. If they have needed a consistent leader at the plate, it has been him day in and day out.

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Is Mike Burrows’ rotation spot in jeopardy?

Mike Burrows is the only Astros starter to make every turn in the rotation through the first 67 games of the season, but after another rough outing Sunday against the A’s, and with Hunter Brown due back later this month, Burrows’ spot in the rotation could be in jeopardy.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 8

Astros Legends Series 23: John Hudek

John Hudek’s start was something that only Hollywood could conjure up. A year to the day from when he was in Toledo, Ohio and the Tigers dropped from

Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / June 7

Astros Must See Two Things from Cristian Javier in Next Injury Rehab Start

The Houston Astros have scheduled injured right-handed starting pitcher Cristian Javier’s next next rehab start and they hope to see more than what they saw in his first.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 7

Astros Fans, Is Dana Brown All Fun and Games?

Astros fans, where are you on your frustration level with General Manager Dana Brown and this year’s team? There is no denying that injuries have played a significant role in the Astros’ disappointing season to this point.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 7

The Offseason Trade the Houston Astros Might Already Regret

The Houston Astros have used the injured list for their pitching staff far more than they’d like. This season several pitchers have already gone on the injured and returned, such as Tatsuya Imai.

Cesar Salazar News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Astros Outright Cesar Salazar

The Astros sent catcher Cesar Salazar outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He successfully passed through waivers after getting designated for assignment on Thursday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 6

This Astros Standout Is Making a Strong Case for His First All-Star Nod

The Houston Astros have been one of many teams in Major League Baseball to send multiple players to the Midsummer Classic, which is the MLB All-Star Game, over the years.

Anthony Maldonado News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Astros Release Anthony Maldonado

The Astros released Anthony Maldonado, according to the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Maldonado signed a minor league contract with Houston back in November, and will now head elsewhere without logging any time on the team’s active roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6

Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined

With two-way star Shohei Ohtani now playing in the National League, the AL will have a new MVP for the first time since 2020. Let's take a look at three players who could take home the hardware.

Yankees get concerning Judge update as he's set to see specialist

Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

Judge makes a notable revelation about his injury

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / June 6

Astros Mulling Important Next Move in Injured Ace’s Rehab Assignment

Hunter Brown is tantalizingly close to returning to the Houston Astros starting rotation. He’s too close for the franchise to make a mistake. That’s why the Astros are taking their time contemplating what comes next for their Cy Young finalist of a season ago.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 6

The Quirk in Astros Slugger’s First 100 Major League Home Runs

Baseball is a game of milestones and of game of nice, round numbers. Everyone likes something with a zero at the end of it. What about a .300 career batting average?

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 6

Houston Astros Farm Report: May 2026

With over two months of the Minor League Baseball season in the books, it’s time to check in on some of the top prospects in the Houston Astros‘ farm system.

Rhylan Thomas News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Astros Release Rhylan Thomas

The Astros have placed outfielder Rhylan Thomas on release waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Houston designated him for assignment yesterday when they finalized the LaMonte Wade Jr.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / June 5

Astros reinstate 2B Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from IL

The Houston Astros have reinstated All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from the 10-day injured list and he is slated to bat fifth as the club opens a three-game home series vs.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Astros Add LaMonte Wade Jr. to Major League Deal

The Houston Astros are adding a veteran piece to their roster. It was first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic that the Astros are signing veteran outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Astros rumors: Is Yordan Alvarez trade actually on table? Jeff Passan weighs in

The Houston Astros have been a disappointment thus far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 28-35 ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 4

The Astros Pulled Off A Trade Heist That Nobody Talks About

Each winter numerous trade happen across MLB that generate buzz, debate, and hot takes. Whether it be a prospect for a veteran or swapping major league talent, each trade will eventually be given a label of a winner and a loser.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Astros erase 5-run deficit, emerge with 11-9 win over Pirates

Cam Smith lined a tiebreaking two-run triple down the first base line, capping a six-run eighth inning as the host Houston Astros rallied for an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.