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Yordan Alvarez’s injury setback will concern Astros fans

Yordan Alvarez has been out with injury since early May after it was revealed he had suffered a fracture in his hand. Expectations were for the Houston Astros star to make his return soon; however, it appears there was a setback that will likely concern the fan base.

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Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena breaks silence after landing on IL

Three days after Jeremy Pena was hit by a pitch on Friday, the Houston Astros placed him on the injured list with a small fracture in one of his ribs. Speaking to the media on Tuesday before the Astros took on the Colorado Rockies in Denver, Pena explained what’s next as he works to get back on the field.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Astros manager confirms bad news on three-time All-Star

This year, he got out to a bad start, hitting .210/.306/.340 for a 76 wRC+ through 29 games.

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Brice Matthews News / Crawfish Boxes / July 1

Brice Matthews Still Has Progress To Make

One of the Astros’ top prospects fits a position of need, but Brice Matthews still has room to improve before he can help the active roster. With Jeremy Peña on the IL with a fractured rib, the Astros are incredibly short-handed on the position player side of the roster in terms of accomplished hitters.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1

Astros MVP and Nine-Time All-Star Says Offseason Acquisition 'Fits Perfect Here'

The Houston Astros have had a pretty spectacular turnaround through the first half of their 2025 MLB season, going from a team that could barely manage to get out of a .500 deadlock to being 50-34 atop the American League West.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1

Astros Former First-Round Pick Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee Brewers

Back in the 2015 MLB draft, the Houston Astros had three first-round picks to use. They had the No. 5 pick originally, but also picked at No. 2 because they didn’t sign their first-rounder in 2014, Brady Aiken to a contract.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1

Houston Astros Recently Injured Slugger Named Team MVP in First Half

Despite some uncertainty heading into the season, it has been a great first half of the year for the Houston Astros. After what was a wild winter of roster moves, it was easy to be pessimistic about the outlook for the Astros this campaign.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1

Astros Pitching Prospect Earns Triple-A Promotion After Dominant Stretch

The Houston Astros have been churning through pitching talent at the Major League level this season after dealing with so many injuries. Their pitching depth has been tested throughout the year and will continue to be with seven pitchers sidelined.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1

Astros Injured Star Could Return for Massive Series Against Dodgers, GM Says

The Houston Astros have been playing some awesome baseball as of late and look to finally be creating some distance in the American League West. Even though they have been playing well, they have been missing for nearly two months, perhaps their most important offensive player in designated hitter Yordan Alvarez due to a hand injury.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1

Houston Astros Made Right Call Allowing Homegrown Star to Leave in Free Agency

The Houston Astros had an incredibly difficult decision to make following the 2021 MLB season. Their homegrown star shortstop, Carlos Correa, was set to hit free agency after a career year that was capped off with another productive postseason run.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Astros Notes: Pena, Matthews, Smith

The Astros placed star shortstop Jeremy Peña on the injured list due to a fractured rib, leaving them without their team’s most valuable player for at least a period of 10 days.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 1

Houston Astros Boil: July 1, 2025

Welcome to the Tuesday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Astros place Peña on IL with broken rib (TR) Houston moves up one spot in this

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 1

Five Houston Astros Who Could be Dealt as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches

The Houston Astros appear to be lined up as clear buyers ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Houston leads the American League West Division and ended June with the best record of any team in the month.

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Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / June 30

Astros Former MVP Has Contract Starting To Look Worse and Worse

The Houston Astros have been counting on their star, Jose Altuve, to provide consistent production for years. More often than not, he has delivered when the team needed him most.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 30

Astros Could Be Ideal Fit For Orioles Star Amid Report of Trade Deadline Interest

The Houston Astros have the makings of a team that can compete for another World Series this year in what is a very weak American League. Even though Houston

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 30

Two Intriguing Astros Prospects Named to 2025 AL All-Star Futures Game Roster

The MLB's 2025 All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced on Monday morning and there were two Houston Astros prospects that made the cut. One of them was a no-brainer, the other was a bit more surprising though it does make sense.

Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / June 30

$Astros SS Jeremy Pena hits IL with rib fracture$

Astros SS Jeremy Pena hits IL with rib fracture

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a fractured rib. The team announced the decision after imaging revealed Pena has a "small fracture in one of the ribs on his left side," with a corresponding roster move to come Tuesday.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Astros shortstop's breakout season hits snag with injury

It’s an awful injury for the Astros.

Astros finish homestand with another shutout, blanking Cubs

Astros remind league they're still contenders with Phillies sweep

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Devers, Valdez commit to World Baseball Classic for D.R.

Rafael Devers, Framber Valdez commit to World Baseball Classic for D.R.

Rafael Devers and Framber Valdez are the latest stars to commit to playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Astros finish homestand with another shutout, blanking Cubs

Framber Valdez produced his fourth scoreless start of the season and Jose Altuve homered with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning as the host Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series with the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Astros’ Joe Espada downplays Jeremy Pena injury despite absence

The Houston Astros are vying for a series win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. They entered the day 6.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the AL West and could cruise to another playoff spot.

Framber Valdez News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Framber Valdez Moves Up All-Time Strikeout List in Houston Astros History

After striking out six batters against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon, Houston Astros' lefty Framber Valdez now has the tenth-most strikeouts in franchise history at 974.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. accepts NL Central woes with ‘daddy’ claim

The Houston Astros welcomed back Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday night after a 17-day absence due to a foot injury, but his return didn’t go as hoped. The right-hander struggled in his outing, giving up eight runs over just 3 1/3 innings in a disappointing 12-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs.