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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 15
In The Lab: A Look at Second Base Offense 
There is nothing more sad or more dangerous than the memory of a great player. Once a player is retired those memories are cherished and should be. We remember the best moments and hold onto those memories like a child holds onto its favorite toy.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14
Yordan Alvarez's MVP Pace Can't Hide Astros' Pitching Problems
Coming into the All-Star break, the Houston Astros are 47-51. The standings show the team is in third place in the American League West and three games back from the division-leading Texas Rangers.
Xavier Neyens News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14
Astros Top Prospect Xavier Neyens Earns First Promotion of Minor League Career
The Houston Astros' top infield prospect, Xavier Neyens, is officially beginning his ascension through the minor leagues. Neyens, the Astros' No. 2 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, is being called up from Single-A Fayetteville to High-A Asheville, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14
Where the Astros Rank in MLB Power Rankings at the All-Star Break
The Houston Astros are enjoying their time off as they prepare, regroup, and re-energize for the second half of the 2026 campaign. Fighting back from well down in the standings to being just three games out of first in the AL West, the Astros' surge came to a halt at the final series before the break.
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 13
Houston Astros Make Two Roster Moves Ahead of MLB All-Star Game
What an interesting first half for the Houston Astros. Beginning the season, the Astros looked like they were going to finish near the bottom of the barrel in the AL West.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13
Astros Place Mike Burrows On Injured List
The Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows last week. Today, the club announced that the optional assignment has been nullified. Instead, Burrows has been placed on the major league 15-day injured list due to right elbow neuritis.
Bryan King News / Houston Astros on SI / July 13
Astros' Biggest Trade Deadline Need Is Becoming Painfully Obvious
Going into the All-Star break, the Houston Astros were looking to improve their chances of hanging around the American League playoff race. They had a three-game series in Arlington, Texas, against the first-place Rangers with a chance to maybe even climb into first place at the break.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 13
Astros place RHP Mike Burrows (elbow) on injured list
The Houston Astros reversed Mike Burrows' recent option to the minor leagues and placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured Monday list with right elbow neuritis.
MLB News / The Takedown on SI / July 13
Date, Location & Venue Announced for Survivor Series: WarGames 2026
WWE, the Houston First Corporation and the Houston Astros jointly announced Monday morning that the annual Survivor Series: WarGames Premium Live Event will be held at Daikin Park on Saturday, November 28.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 13
Astros Make Sixteen Selections on Day Two
On Day Two of the draft, the Astros made sixteen selections. Below is some information on the picks. You can see all the picks here: https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker On Day Two of the draft, the Astros made sixteen selections.
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 13
In The Lab: A Look at First Base Offense
One of the key points we discovered last time when looking at catcher offense is that each position stands on its own. The big league average for bases per out is .676, but that number is rarely ever the most relevant number.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 13
Astros Still Searching for Starting Pitching Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros are headed into the All-Star break four games under .500 at 47-51, yet rank third in the AL West division and only 3.5 games out of first.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 12
Complete List of Houston Astros' 2026 MLB Draft Picks
The Houston Astros had one goal as they walked into the room for the 2026 MLB Draft: continue to replenish a farm system that has consistently produced major league contributors.
Brice Matthews News / Field Level Media / July 12
Astros OF Brice Matthews leaves game with knee injury after hitting wall
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a left knee injury after running into the outfield wall.
Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / July 12
Joe Espada's Path To Returning as Astros' Manager Laid Out By MLB Insider
Going into the season, it felt like this was a big campaign for Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown. Coming off a season where they failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 12
Do the Astros Have What It Takes To Pull Off an Impact Trade?
The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful MLB organizations over the past 10 years. Two World Series rings and eight straight playoff appearances from 2017-2024 placed them in the top tier of teams in baseball before a step back in 2025, finishing 87-75.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 11
Astros' Yordan Alvarez continues to be nightmare matchup for Rangers
The AL MVP favorite and Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been unstoppable against the Texas Rangers, as he has crushed eight home runs against them this season.
Houston Astros News / 5 GOATs / July 11
Houston Astros select Florida State pitcher Wes Mendes in 2026 MLB Draft
Florida State pitcher Wes Mendes was selected by the Houston Astros with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The lefty arm is now off the board.
Houston Astros News / 5 GOATs / July 11
Houston Astros select Notre Dame RHP Jack Radel in 2026 MLB Draft
Jack Radel terrorized ACC teams all season at Notre Dame. Now, he might be doing the same at the professional level. Radel heard his name called at the 2026 MLB Draft by Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 11
Yordan Alvarez makes Astros history in loss to Rangers
On pace for his best season yet, Yordan Alvarez remains red hot and has added making franchise history with his latest milestone to his list of 2026 accomplishments.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Astros Activate Jeremy Peña from IL
Ahead of the final weekend before the All-Star Break, the Houston Astros are slated to get a much-needed bat back in their lineup. The Astros officially announced on Friday that they're activating shortstop Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list and are designating Braden Shewmake for assignment in a corresponding move.
Braden Shewmake News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10
Astros Designate Braden Shewmake For Assignment
The Astros have reinstated shortstop Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Braden Shewmake has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
Peter Lambert News / Yardbarker / July 6
Peter Lambert has proved his dominance in the Astros rotation
Lambert has been one of the biggest surprises this season and has proven his dominance as a trustworthy arm in the rotation.
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.
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