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Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/4/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-56), who had their six-game winning streak snapped last night, will look to begin a new streak tonight in the middle game of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (53-60).

Daulton Varsho News / Houston Astros on SI / August 4

The Biggest Question Behind the Astros' Daulton Varsho Trade

The biggest question surrounding Daulton Varsho's arrival in Houston is whether the Astros can help him recover the contact profile that turned his best swings into game-changing power last season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 4

What the Astros Got Right (and Wrong) at the Trade Deadline

Going into the trade deadline, one wild card was the Houston Astros. Coming out of the All-Star break, they were in the middle of either buying or selling.

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Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / August 4

How Yordan Alvarez Continues to Dominate Pitchers in Race for AL MVP

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was named AL Player of the Month for July. It was the second time this season that Alvarez has taken home the monthly award pairing this win with an award for April.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Bryce Mayer News / Crawfish Boxes / August 4

Astros Announce Minor League Player/Pitcher of the Month for July

The Houston Astros player development department has named IF Waner Luciano the Astros Player of the Month for July and RHP Bryce Mayer the Astros Pitcher of the Month for July.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 4

How Houston Astros Won Their 10th Straight Silver Boot Over Rangers

After everything that could possibly go wrong went wrong for the Houston Astros early in the season, everything that could go right is going right for this team right now.

Daulton Varsho News / Crawfish Boxes / August 4

In the lab: What can the Astros expect from Daulton Varsho?

Obviously, the news broke yesterday and one of the biggest benefits of making a trade with a team playing in your stadium is that the results are instantaneous.

Dana Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / August 4

Brown’s Trade Deadline Felt Like Desperation & Not an Astros Title Push

Now that the Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone, the focus shifts from speculation to evaluation. And from where I sit, it’s hard not to view the Astros’ deadline as a massive disappointment.

Daulton Varsho News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

MLB insider touts Astros’ ‘seamless’ Daulton Varsho fit after trade deadline addition

The Houston Astros badly needed an outfielder, and they addressed that need of theirs by pulling off a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for center fielder Daulton Varsho.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Astros rumors: Organization members ‘befuddled’ by lack of trade deadline moves

Heading into the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Houston Astros’ plans were among the biggest questions fans wanted answered. A feel-good story few expected

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 3

Astros Fall to Blue Jays 3-1, Win Streak Ends at 6

All streaks must eventually come to an end. Blue Jays 3 Astros 1 For Houston, their 6-game run might be history, but a new chapter has officially

Daulton Varsho News / Just Baseball / August 4

Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded another core piece of their roster by dealing outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros. Varsho has been one of

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Astros Have Discussed Foster Griffin

The Astros subtracted from their rotation depth when they swapped Spencer Arrighetti to the Blue Jays for center fielder Daulton Varsho. Houston now finds itself in the pitching market, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, with an hour until the deadline.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Reports: Astros swap Spencer Arrighetti for Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho

The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, The Athletic and MLB.com reported Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Astros acquire Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for starter Spencer Arrighetti

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded their 2024 Gold Glove outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.

Blue Jays gamble that a change of scenery works for Jameson Taillon

Blue Jays acquire right-handed starter Jose Soriano from Angels

Cubs get needed rotation reinforcement in Kevin Gausman

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Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / August 2

Yordan Alvarez's 4-hit game powers surging Astros past Rangers

Yordan Alvarez capped his second four-hit game of the season with a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning, helping the Houston Astros complete a three-game series sweep of the visiting Texas Rangers with a 7-3 victory on Sunday.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Astros rumors: Houston pursuing move at trade deadline under 1 condition

The Houston Astros may be one of the teams looking to pursue a trade before the deadline, but there seem to be some implications on how they go about it.

Carlos Correa News / Field Level Media / August 2

Astros' Carlos Correa (ankle surgery) not ruling out 2026 return

On May 11, Carlos Correa underwent what he thought was season-ending surgery on his left ankle. On Saturday, he began working out on the field again, well ahead of the original six- to eight-month recovery timeline.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Astros Owner Reportedly Nixes Trevor Larnach/Bryan Abreu Trade

The Twins and Astros agreed to a trade that would have seen outfielder Trevor Larnach swapped for right-hander Bryan Abreu but Astros owner Jim Crane blocked the deal.

Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Surprising news emerges about Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa may unexpectedly be dropping back down from the rafters. The injured Houston Astros shortstop Correa spoke with reporters on Saturday. During the interview, Correa made the surprise revelation that there is a “chance” he could still return in the 2026 MLB season.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / August 1

Astros Land Major All-Star Update Before MLB Trade Deadline

Houston Astros infielder offered a measure of hope on Saturday regarding his recovery timeline after undergoing surgery earlier this year to repair the peroneus brevis tendon in his left ankle.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.

Rangers fortify two areas of need in trade with Angels

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Steven Okert News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Steven Okert Fantasy Outlook: A Journeyman's ERA Deserves a Second Look

Red Sox OF prospect Andrews Opata sets new stolen-base record for Low-A Salem

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Munetaka Murakami steps up on day White Sox honor him

Continuously showing a flair for the dramatic during his debut MLB season, Munetaka Murakami delivered on a day intended to honor the Japanese rookie.

White Sox acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from Pirates

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Brewers quickly move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

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