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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 19
Blanco, McCullers take steps toward return 
Ronel Blanco and Lance McCullers Jr. took steps toward rejoining the Astros’ pitching staff on Friday. Blanco made his first rehab start in a Florida Complex League game in West Palm Beach, while McCullers threw a live batting practice session at Daikin Park.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 19
In the lab: Trade deadline add possibilities
We are starting a new series here in the lab. Before we really get started I should run through the customary disclaimers and legalese. I am not advocating making any additions at the trade deadline.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 19
Astros Legends Series 27: Sean Berry
Sean Berry made an immediate impact upon his arrival to Houston in 1996. Originally acquired in a trade from the Expos, Berry would join the “Killer B’s” lineup and drive in 95 runs in his debut season in the dome. Along the way that first season, he’d also hit a pair of grand slams.
The 'College World Series winners' quiz
The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 19
Houston Astros Own a 4.87 ERA. Here's How It Got This Bad
As the halfway point of the season is quickly facing Major League Baseball teams, it is about time to start being really honest about their strengths and weaknesses.
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 18
Astros Signing Pioneer League Star Could be Savvy Long-Term Move
The Houston Astros are tapping into the Frontier League for a new prospect at the hot corner. Brandon Nigh, a former Oakland Grizzlies star, signed with the Astros on Thursday, per his college’s web site.
Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18
Why Red Sox must trade for Astros’ Jeremy Pena despite underwhelming season
The Boston Red Sox should view shortstop Jeremy Pena as more than a speculative trade-deadline name. They should see him as a practical solution to an infield problem that has followed them for too long.
Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18
Braves’ perfect trade offer for Astros’ Jeremy Pena
The Atlanta Braves are no strangers to bold deadline moves and 2026 should be no different. With shortstop Orlando Arcia no longer the long-term answer
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18
Blue Jays’ perfect trade offer for Astros’ Jeremy Pena
The Houston Astros are approaching a crossroads that every franchise dreads, the moment when a beloved core player becomes more valuable as a trade chip than as a building block.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 18
Former All-Star Outfielder Could Solve Astros' Left-Handed Problem
After winning two out of three games over the Detroit Tigers this week, the Houston Astros are just 3.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners in the American League West Division.
Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18
Astros may receive huge Cristian Javier boost soon
The Houston Astros have had their share of struggles and have been without Cristian Javier for stretches of time this season. But the star pitcher could return from his injury soon, according to the latest update on MLB.com.
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.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 19
Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline
The next few weeks could make a tremendous difference for the Houston Astros.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 17
Houston Astros Announce Starting Pitchers for Cleveland Guardians Series
The Houston Astros get a day off on Thursday before they walk back into their home turf at Daikin Park to take on the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series.
Ryan Weiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17
Astros Outright Ryan Weiss
Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss cleared waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Wednesday. Houston designated him for assignment over the weekend when selecting Raynel Delgado‘s contract from Sugar Land.
Peter Lambert News / Field Level Media / June 17
Peter Lambert stifles Tigers, leading Astros to series win
Peter Lambert allowed one run on two hits over seven innings and Jeremy Pena drove in a pair of runs, lifting the host Houston Astros to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 17
Astros Reliever Has Been Unhittable Since Return From Injury
On Tuesday, the Houston Astros got the win over the Detroit Tigers and former teammate Framber Valdez on a night when ace Hunter Brown made his highly anticipated return from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain that sidelined him for two and a half months.
Yainer Diaz News / Field Level Media / June 17
With Yainer Diaz back, Astros chase series win vs. Tigers
Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz returned from a 38-game stint on the injured list and scored the tying run in the eighth inning of a 4-2 comeback victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
Raynel Delgado News / Field Level Media / June 16
Astros' Raynel Delgado delivers game-winning hit in second career game
Raynel Delgado delivered a two-run single in a three-run eighth inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-2 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16
Astros Activate Hunter Brown, Yainer Diaz; Jayden Murray Designated For Assignment
The Astros announced Tuesday that right-hander Hunter Brown has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Catcher Yainer Diaz also returns from the 10-day IL, per the team.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 16
Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros
Tuesday marks a special day for Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez, as he makes his return to Houston for the first time since signing a three-year
Isaac Paredes News / HITC / June 16
Astros star’s home run spray chart after hitting his 102nd shows exactly what kind of hitter he is
Isaac Paredes hit his 102nd career home run for the Houston Astros against the Detroit Tigers on 15 June 2026, and the direction of the ball continued a notable career trend.
Framber Valdez News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Framber Valdez calls out the Astros ahead of his return to Houston
Framber Valdez is not happy with the way that the Houston Astros conducted business this past offseason. The Detroit Tigers pitcher Valdez returned to Houston on Monday night for the first time as an opponent.
Yordan Alvarez News / HITC / June 15
Yordan Alvarez is quietly dominating on the field and in the All-Star voting
The Houston Astros may no longer look like the team that dominated baseball for the better part of a decade. Yordan Alvarez is making sure fans have not forgotten about them.
Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15
Astros To Activate Hunter Brown On Tuesday
Hunter Brown will make his return to the Astros rotation tomorrow. Houston lists him as the probable starter for the second game of this week’s series against the Tigers, where he’ll match up against former rotation mate Framber Valdez.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 14
Astros Welcome Their Ace Back to the Rotation
After struggling with injuries for the first three months of the season, the Houston Astros are getting back to full health. Most importantly, Houston is set to welcome their ace Hunter Brown back to the mound on Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13
Yordan Alvarez's historic multi-HR inning powers Astros to win
Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion (2022) at 28, is on pace to set new career-highs.
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