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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 2
Imai Implodes Again, Astros Blasted by Twins 8-3 
It’s never a good sign when your first mile feels like you’ve already run a full marathon. For Tatsuyi Imai, the outing was quick and ugly. Twins 8 Astros 3. Imai’s early game struggles were on full display before an announced crowd of 29,179.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1
Astros’ Christian Walker gets 100% real on Yordan Alvarez possibly participating in Home Run Derby
The Houston Astros have an All-Star storyline building around Yordan Alvarez, but Christian Walker offered a grounded view on why the slugger may not fit the Home Run Derby stage.
Houston Astros News / NBC Sports / July 1
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1
Rays star Junior Caminero makes MLB history with latest home run
Baseball's hottest hitter isn't just carrying his team — he's making history.
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 1
Astros vs Twins Game Discussion: 7/1/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-45) will play another rubber game tonight as they conclude their three game series with the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-46) at Daikin Park.
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.
Kai-Wei Teng News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1
Astros Lose Another Arm as Teng Heads to the Injured List
The Houston Astros are placing right-hander Kai-Wei Teng on the 15-day injured list with a right knee sprain, per several reports on X, first reported by Chandler Rome fromThe Athletic.The move is just one more pitcher on the injured list in a year that has seen a revolving door of names.
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.
The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
How many of the 27 active MLB players to post a .300 or better batting average in multiple seasons can you name in five minutes?
Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1
June Proves Josh Hader’s Value to Astros Hopes of Making Playoffs
If the month of June proved anything to the Houston Astros, it's that the wait for Josh Hader to close games was worth it. The Astros wrapped up June with a victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday and Hader shut down the ninth inning.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1
Astros take aim at Twins, chase sixth straight series win
The Astros expressed optimism that shortstop Jeremy Pena will have a minimum stint on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, a positive development for hard-charging Houston.
Yordan Alvarez News / Sport Relay / July 1
Alvarez’s Grand Slam Lifts Astros Past Twins
The Houston Astros defeated the Minnesota Twins 6–4 on Tuesday night at Daikin Park after erasing an early three-run deficit behind Yordan Alvarez‘s fourth-inning grand slam.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 1
Yordan Slam Powers Astros to 6-4 Victory Over Twins
This was a game the Houston Astros (43-45) needed to win if they were going to have a shot to win their 6th straight series. It didn’t start well, but it did end well.
Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / July 1
Yordan Alvarez ties Astros' record for career slams in win over Twins
Yordan Alvarez capped a six-run fourth inning with his third grand slam of the season as the Houston Astros rallied past the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30
Astros' Yordan Alvarez furthers MVP case, makes history with monster grand slam
With one swing of the bat that further argues MVP consideration and makes history, Yordan Alvarez powered the Houston Astros to a much-needed win.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 30
Hayden Wesneski Starts Same Astros Rehab Path Set by Ronel Blanco
When the Houston Astros started Ronel Blanco on his injury rehab stretch, they sent him to Florida. Turns out they did the same for Hayden Wesneski. The starting pitcher, one of a few Astros have been rehabbing elbow injuries in the background of this season, threw a rehab game in the Florida State League on Tuesday and he threw well.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Astros Get Promising Yordan Alvarez All-Star Game Update
Yordan Alvarez moved one step closer to earning his second career All-Star start after opening a commanding lead over Toronto Blue Jaysdesignated hitter George Springer in the first update of American League Phase Two voting.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Astros Star Infielder Returns to the IL
The injury problems continue for the Houston Astros as the team announced that their star shortstop is heading back to the IL with a strained calf. Jeremy Pena was removed late from Monday's lineup for Houston's game against the Minnesota Twins.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30
Astros To Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List
The Astros are placing Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29
Astros closing in on .500 mark as they host Twins
If the Houston Astros hadn't previously rallied to victory earlier on a road trip that took them through Toronto and Detroit, their late-inning comeback against the Tigers on Sunday might have come as more of a surprise.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / June 28
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.
Miguel Ullola 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.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 21
Astros reportedly taking somewhat surprising approach to trade deadline
Reports on the Astros' approach to the trade deadline have emerged.
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