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Astros sign outfielder to minor league contract

On Wednesday, the Houston Astros signed outfielder Trenton Brooks to a minor league contract. While the team did not officially confirm the transaction, Brooks appeared in tonight’s lineup for the Triple-A Sugar Land affiliate.

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Astros Drop Series Finale to Angels 3-2 in 10

For the second time in three nights, it would require extra innings. This time however, the Astros wouldn’t be as fortunate as they were 48 hours earlier in the series opener, dropping the finale to the Angels by a score of 3-2.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 10

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/10/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-38) continue a six-game road trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (26-42) tonight at Angel Stadium.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 10

How 2 Former Astros All-Stars Are Performing Away From Houston

When the Houston Astros let Kyle Tucker walk in a trade and didn't fight to keep Alex Bregman in the 2024 offseason, the loudest voices in the sport called it cheap: Fans and the media.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 10

Astros Acquire Minor League Veteran From Rays in Cash Deal

The Houston Astros have not been shy about making trades in 2026, having done so in the offseason to acquire Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and most recently, striking a deal with the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Astros boost infield depth with big Rays trade

The Houston Astros got better in the infield this week, as they made a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire Raynel Delgado. “The Tampa Bay Rays have traded minor league INF Raynel Delgado to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations,” the Rays wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 10

One Stat Shows How Much the Astros Missed Jeremy Peña

The Houston Astros difficult to digest season continued on Tuesday night with a 10-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Despite the disappointing defeat, there has been a major bright spot over the previous three weeks that has quietly propelled the team forward.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 10

Astros GM Dana Young Shuts Down Trade Talk on Two Superstars

Don't get too carried away making mock fire sale trades when it comes to the Houston Astros. Although the organization may well be active ahead of the Aug.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

Astros jump out to 7-run lead, add on in win over Astros

Oswald Peraza had three RBIs and Jo Adell and Wade Meckler and drove in two apiece as the Los Angeles Angels built an early seven-run lead and cruised to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 10

Astros Crushed by Angels 10-1

If it was a title fight, it would’ve been stopped early. A TKO. The Astros were soundly defeated by the Angels in Anaheim by the score of 10-1. Kai-Wei

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 9

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/9/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-37) continue a six-game road trip with the second game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Angel Stadium (25-42).

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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 / Houston Astros on SI / June 9

MLB Analyst Believes the Astros Can Still Turn Their Season Around

Few people have jumped on the Houston Astros' bandwagon in 2026. In many ways, there really hasn't been a reason to. The team has looked mediocre to dreadful for the entirety of the campaign thus far, with little room to find any sort of hope that the future would bring promise.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops big hint on Houston’s trade deadline plans

With the chatter around the Houston Astros and the trades the team could make with the deadline in a few months, the baseball world is wondering what the plans look like for the disappointing AL West squad.

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Astros GM shuts down Yordan Alvarez trade chatter

As rumors have surrounded the Houston Astros regarding their struggles and potential moves the team could make, there has been speculation about the status of star slugger Yordan Alvarez.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 9

MLB Teams Can Stop Dreaming: Yordan Álvarez Isn't Being Traded

There are surely teams around Major League Baseball dreaming about the opportunity to make a run at superstar slugger Yordan Álvarez if the Houston Astros made him available.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 9

Astros Young Star Defends Struggling Pitcher Following Win Over Angels

When Josh Hader began the season on the injured list, the Houston Astros were hoping that Bryan Abreu would be able to handle the closer role until Hader returned.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 9

Report: Astros to Place LaMonte Wade Jr. on IL, Recall OF Joey Loperfido

According to a report by Brian McTaggart, the Houston Astros will place OF LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day IL today, and recall OF Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Joe Espada Delivers Update on Injured Astros Player

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has provided an update on LaMonte Wade Jr. after the first baseman left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with right hamstring soreness.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 9

Astros stage late rally, upend Angels in 10

Jose Altuve tagged up and scored on a popup to shallow center field in the top of the 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opening game of a three-game series on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Astros GM: “Zero Discussions” About Trading Alvarez, Peña

The Astros came back from a ninth-inning deficit to take an extra-inning win tonight over the Angels. That improves their record to 31-37. They’ve evened out after an 8-18 April but haven’t really cut into the early-season hole they dug, playing slightly above .500 since the beginning of May.