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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

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Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / July 4

Astros snap Rays' 9-game win streak on Yordan Alvarez walk-off HR

Yordan Alvarez capped a three-hit, six-RBI night with a walkoff two-run home run as the Houston Astros rallied from a five-run deficit to outslug the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 on Saturday.

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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 4

Astros vs. Rays Game Discussion: 7/4/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-47) will play host to the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (52-33), for a July 4th matchup tonight at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 4

Astros send OFs Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land

The Houston Astros demoted outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Saturday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jake Meyers News / ESPN / July 4

Astros option struggling OF Meyers to Triple-A

The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 4

Astros Reinstate Wade Jr., Recall Dezenzo, Option Meyers, Loperfido

Today, the Houston Astros announced a series of moves affecting their outfield: Wade Jr., 32, was signed by Houston on June 4 to a 1 year, $1M contract.

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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.

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 4

Larry Dierker's Military Service Is a Forgotten Part of Astros History

When you mention the name Larry Dierker to Houston Astros fans, the first thing that comes to mind is victories. They will recall the man who six times won 20 games, the man who was a four-time All-Star, the man who threw a no-hitter in 1976 and then finally the man who served as the manager and led the team to four National League Central titles.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 4

Astros Set Next Injury Rehab Starts for Four Much-Needed Pitchers

The Houston Astros aren’t done getting pitching reinforcements. Not in the slightest. On Friday, the Astros activated Cristian Javier from the 60-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 4

Astros Legends Series 30: Strikeout King & Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan

Growing up in the 80’s, my brother Chris would always select Nolan Ryan on Nintendo’s RBI baseball, and for good reason. Nobody threw as hard in a video

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 4

Hunter Brown, Astros tasked with slowing down Rays

Houston's Cristian Javier was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before the Astros opened a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-1 loss on Friday.

Tom Cosgrove News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Astros Trade Tom Cosgrove To Nationals

The Astros traded minor league reliever Tom Cosgrove to the Nationals for cash considerations, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. The left-hander was on a minor league contract with Houston and won’t occupy a 40-man roster spot with Washington unless the move was spurred by an upward mobility clause.

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

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Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Astros Reinstate Cristian Javier From 60-Day IL

The Astros announced that they have reinstated right-hander Cristian Javier from the 60-day injured list. Righty Miguel Ullola has been optioned to Triple-A as the corresponding active roster move.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 3

With the Astros Buying, What Does Their Perfect Deadline Look Like?

The Houston Astros appear ready to go for it one more time after telling teams there’s no point in asking about Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, as of June 21.

Cristian Javier News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Astros Announce Plan for Cristian Javier Upon Return

The Houston Astros will get a key pitcher back on Friday. Right-hander Cristian Javier, who has been on the injured list since April 9 with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain, will be activated before the Astros' series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Astros rumors: 1 overlooked Houston pitcher is drawing trade interest

While the Houston Astros are 43-46 on the season, they sit just two games back of the AL West lead. They’ll have to decide whether to operate as buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Astros Pitcher Emerging as 'Sought-After' Target Before Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are 43-46 heading into a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite their losing record, Houston isn't out of the playoff picture.

Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Astros planning Cristian Javier change after return from IL

The Houston Astros are about to get a familiar arm back, but in a very different role. Manager Joe Espada said Cristian Javier will be activated from the injured list on Friday and used out of the bullpen, at least for now, signaling a strategic shift in how Houston plans to deploy the right-hander in the second half.

Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Jeremy Pena Injury Update: Astros SS Takes First Step Forward

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is showing encouraging signs in his recovery from a left calf strain. The 27-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week, but Wednesday brought a positive development.