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2026 Transactions: Astros Promote Ullola, Braves Sign Santana

More bullpen help is coming to Houston, as potent pitching prospect Miguel Ullola was promoted to the big leagues on June 28. Additionally, another veteran is set to join the Braves’ organization.

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Patience Over Panic: Why Astros Can Seize Playoff Opportunity

Astros fans have heard the old saying a thousand times: it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. As frustrating as it was to hear early in the season, that saying may be coming to fruition right before our eyes with the 2026 Houston Astros.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 28

Astros vs. Tigers Game Discussion: 6/28/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Astros and Tigers will play the finale of this 4-game series this afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit. DET area native RHP Hunter Brown (1-0) will start for the Astros vs.

Miguel Ullola News / Houston Astros on SI / June 28

Astros to Promote Rookie Miguel Ullola in Advance of Tigers Finale

The Houston Astros are ready to start the Miguel Ullola era. The Astros called up the long-time Top 30 prospect on Sunday in advance of their game with the Detroit Tigers.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Astros Make Jose Altuve Announcement After Exiting Tigers Game

Following Saturday’s 8-6 win against the Detroit Tigers, the Houston Astros are 41-44. They are in fourth place in the American League West but only two games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 27

7 Things We Learned About the Houston Astros During the First Half

The 2025 season was a wake-up call for the Houston Astros. It was the first time in eight years that the team didn’t make an appearance in October baseball.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Astros To Recall Miguel Ullola For MLB Debut

Right-hander Miguel Ullola is getting his first look in the majors. The Astros are recalling the pitching prospect for his big-league debut, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Astros rally in eighth inning for comeback win vs. Tigers

Isaac Paredes had a go-ahead, two-run double and the visiting Houston Astros rallied for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Tigers manager A.J.

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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.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Astros’ Jose Altuve exits Tigers game with apparent injury

Jose Altuve returned from his oblique strain nearly one month ago. But now the Houston Astros star exited the Detroit Tigers game with another MLB Injury.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / June 27

Why Isaac Paredes Remains Astros’ Top Trade Chip for Key Roster Piece

The Houston Astros want to buy at the trade deadline in August. To do that one has to give something up. Recently, USA Today’s Bob Nightingale reported that Astros executives were telling other teams that they were “wasting their time” inquiring about shortstop Jeremy Pena and first baseman Christian Walker.

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 27

Astros at Tigers Game Discussion: 6/27/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (40-44) and Detroit Tigers (35-47) will play the 3rd game of their 4-game series this afternoon at Comerica Park. RHP Kai-Wei Teng (4-6, 4.03 ERA) will start for the Astros vs.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Update After Removal From Lineup

The Houston Astros have had an underwhelming 2026 season, sitting four games under .500 entering Saturday. There is plenty of time to turn it around, especially in a weak American League.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Spencer Arrighetti Struggling to Build Off Spectacular May

Not too long ago, Spencer Arrighetti looked like the savior of the Houston Astros' starting rotation. Through May, Arrighetti owned a 7-1 record with a 1.34 ERA across eight starts.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 27

Astros' Offensive Struggles Reach Unwanted Top-5 Ranking After Shutout Loss

The Houston Astros find themselves in one of the best spots they've seen this season when it comes to the AL West division standings. Despite being four games under .500, the Astros are 2.5 games out of first place, meaning everything has to kick into high gear.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 26

With Mets Job Open, Time May Finally be Right for Long-Time Astros Coach

For most that don’t follow the hum of baseball every day, coaches tend to do unnoticed except in their local market. The manager gets the time to shine.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 26

Astros at Tigers Game Discussion: 6/26/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (40-43) and Detroit Tigers (34-47) will play the 2nd game of their 4-game set tonight at Comerica Park. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-3, 3.13 ERA) will start for the Astros vs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 25

Astros' Tatsuya Imai dominates Tigers en route to 1-run victory

Tatsuya Imai threw six shutout innings to help the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win against the host Detroit Tigers in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday evening.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Astros’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

There are MLB people who think the Houston Astros should sell at the trade deadline. But the Astros are standing firm on key tradeable pieces. And here are three sneaky 2026 MLB trade deadline targets for the Astros to chase.

Joey Loperfido News / Field Level Media / June 23

Joey Loperfido's 11th-inning homer pushes Astros past Jays

Joey Loperfido hit a two-out, three-run homer in the 11th inning Tuesday afternoon and the visiting Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7. Braydon Fisher (3-3) intentionally walked Yordan Alvarez to start the 11th, putting runners at first and second.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 21