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Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Astros Announce Jose Altuve News After Yankees Game

The Houston Astros kicked off the series with a 5–3 win against the New York Yankees on Friday. New York continues to look to push through a recent slump, losing six of their last 10 games.

Carlos Correa News / Field Level Media / August 9

Carlos Correa, Astros pursue series win against Yankees

One week into Carlos Correa's return to the Houston Astros, his teammates are appreciative of the at-bats he is producing. Correa is off to a strong start since being acquired from the Minnesota Twins, and he can give the Astros a second straight series victory on Saturday afternoon when they visit the slumping New York Yankees.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Astros’ Carlos Correa warns opposing fans about booing Jose Altuve

On Friday night, Jose Altuve has heard it all at Yankee Stadium, and he responded in the best way possible — by launching the first pitch he saw from Cam Schlittler over the fence for a two-run homer.

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Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / August 8

Jose Altuve Feeds Off The Boos, Astros Win 5-3 In Extras Over Yankees

The Astros only have six home runs on the season from a left-handed hitter, the lowest total in baseball. Taylor Trammell has accounted for three of those home runs by himself.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires again

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires after another blowup

Aaron Boone, who has long maintained his optimism while his team’s skid has continued to squander their once-stellar record, gave Williams a vote of confidence again on Friday

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Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

When Could Cristian Javier Return from Injury to Astros Starting Rotation?

The Houston Astros still have quite a few injured starting pitchers, but Cristian Javier may be ready to remove himself from the list. Javier made his latest rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Astros' Joe Espada Announces Yordan Alvarez News Before Yankees Game

The Houston Astros have had an incredible season so far, currently sitting in first place in the AL West at 64–51, but with the Seattle Mariners riding a four-game winning streak, the division lead has shrunk to just 1.5 games with two months remaining.

Alimber Santa News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Astros Prospect Alimber Santa’s Breakthrough Puts Him on Doorstep of Majors

Houston Astros prospect Alimber Santa’s promotion to Triple-A Sugar Land last week was five years in the making. On the heels of his selection to the MLB Futures Game during All-Star weekend, the Astros moved him up to their highest affiliate just a few days before the MLB trade deadline.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Identifying Biggest Issue for Astros Heading Down the Stretch

As the Houston Astros get set for an important series against the New York Yankees, the team has to be nervous about their current situation. Despite being buyers at the trade deadline and trying to improve the team, the Astros have both the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers gaining ground on them in the American League West.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Astros Sign Former Yankees Reliever in Possible Bronx Chess Move

The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos to a major league contract, bringing him aboard just in time for this weekend’s series against the Yankees in the Bronx.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Biggest concern Astros still have after 2025 MLB trade deadline

The Houston Astros are in the driver’s seat, leading the American League West over the Seattle Mariners by 1.5 games. Yet, it still does not feel like a safe lead.

Luis Garcia News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Astros' Ace Luis Garcia Looks Very Strong in Latest Rehab Start

The Houston Astros have had so many injuries throughout the 2025 season that it's become tough even to keep track of who is currently on the IL and what injury they are dealing with.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 8

Houston Astros Boil: August 8, 2025

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 8

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Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Astros’ Spencer Arrighetti Focused on Good After Rough Return from IL

Despite being in first place in the American League West, the Houston Astros have dealt with more injuries than pretty much any contending team. On Wednesday night, Houston got some reinforcements back on the mound.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 7

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Astros pitcher feels ‘lucky’ to be teammates with Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros made one of the biggest moves of the MLB trade deadline. They traded for Carlos Correa, who started his career in Houston and was on the Minnesota Twins.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Astros reinstate right-hander, transfer injured 3B to 60-day IL

The Astros announced today that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Righty AJ Blubaugh has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land as the corresponding active roster move.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Astros aim to flex muscles again in series finale vs. Marlins

With 15 runs in their last two games, the Houston Astros will bid for a series sweep over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon. Astros manager Joe Espada said he believes he knows why his team is producing after getting swept last weekend by the Boston Red Sox in a series in which Houston scored only five runs.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

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Isaac Paredes News / Yardbarker / July 31