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Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / August 15
Christian Walker Crushes Walk-Off Homer, Astros Stun Mariners in 10
The Houston Astros just might be the comeback kings of baseball so far this season. Just when you think it's time to write off the Astros, they come back and prove that wrong.
Christian Walker News / Field Level Media / August 15
Christian Walker's walk-off HR caps Astros' 10th-inning rally vs. M's
Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the Seattle Mariners with a five-run 10th inning en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14
Yordan Alvarez puts an end to George Kirby's wild streak against Astros
Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer.
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.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 14
Astros vs Mariners Game Discussion: 8/14/2026 
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (62-60) will open a huge nine-game homestand tonight as they welcome in their division rival, the Seattle Mariners (57-65), for a three-game weekend series at Daikin Park.
Jose Altuve News / Viral Sports News / August 14
Astros Make Jose Altuve Announcement Amid Injury Concern
The Houston Astros head into a pivotal three-game weekend series against the Seattle Mariners with welcome news on the injury front. Second baseman Jose Altuve is back in the lineup for Friday’s series opener after missing time with a left foot injury sustained earlier in the week.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 14
Astros Starting Rotation Starting To Shape Up Highlighted by Mariners Probables
Going into the trade deadline less than two weeks ago, the Houston Astros had two major holes in their roster: a revolving door in the outfield and a lack of depth in the starting rotation.
LaMonte Wade Jr. News / Houston Astros on SI / August 14
LaMonte Wade Jr. Is Having a Clutch, Walk-Happy Season for the Astros
LaMonte Wade Jr. has been a valuable pick-up thanks in large part to his robust walk rate and clutch hitting. Wade Jr. is in his eighth big league season and his first with the Astros.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 14
Despite Losing Season Series, Astros Can Bury Mariners This Weekend
The Houston Astros haven’t played the Seattle Mariners since May 14. Seattle won 8-3. It clinched the season series for the Mariners, who have won 7 of the 8 games the two teams have played this season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 14
Astros' Biggest Trade Deadline Gamble Is Already Being Put to the Test
The Houston Astros knew what they needed to do at the trade deadline. They just couldn’t get it done. The Astros entered the final stretch of the August 3 deadline with a clear need: starting pitching help.
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 / Field Level Media / August 14
Resilient Astros intent on 'finding a way'; Mariners up next
With their 2-1 comeback victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the Houston Astros secured a split of a six-game road trip and maintained their tenuous position atop the American League West.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13
Astros' Bullpen Has Become the Anchor Holding This Team Together
The Houston Astros bullpen has provided key innings over the last few weeks, leading directly to a handful of Astros victories. Most recently on Wednesday, the bullpen provided 8.1 scoreless innings in an Astros victory.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13
3 players who will make or break Astros’ chances of winning AL West
The Houston Astros enter the final 40 games atop the AL West, but their position carries little comfort. Houston is 62-60, only 1.5 games ahead of the Texas Rangers and 5.5 ahead of the Seattle Mariners.
Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13
Astros' Joe Espada Dropped Brutally Honest Quote After Series Win Over Giants
All season long, the American League West Division was just waiting for someone to take control of it. Every team was hovering at or below .500 for the first four months of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / August 12
Astros Give Unfortunate Jose Altuve Update After Exiting Lineup
The Houston Astros will be without Jose Altuve for Wednesday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants after the veteran second baseman remained out of the lineup with a bruised left foot.
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10
MLB insider makes bold Astros’ Yordan Alvarez declaration amid historic chase
The Houston Astros have watched Yordan Alvarez transform an exceptional season into a legitimate pursuit of history. Entering Monday, the superstar slugger leads all of the American League with a .322 batting average, 35 home runs, and 86 RBIs.
Shay Whitcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Astros Claim Nelson Velázquez, Designate Shay Whitcomb For Assignment
The Astros announced they have claimed outfielder Nelson Velázquez off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated him for assignment a few days ago.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 8
Astros Actively Trying to Add More Outfield Help
The Houston Astros only made a single major deal on deadline day, acquiring outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Astros Pursuing Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder
The Astros are in talks about adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that they’ve shown interest in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays, each of whom was released this week.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 6
The Houston Astros Didn’t Live Up to Their Promise To Buy
The Houston Astros entered the trade deadline on a tear, winning 11 of 12 to assume first place in the AL West and establish themselves as surefire buyers after months of making that declaration.
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.
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.
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.
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