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Peter Lambert News / Houston Astros on SI / July 18
Peter Lambert Didn't Need More Velocity—He Needed Hitters to See Him Differently
The Houston Astros didn't revive Peter Lambert's career by adding velocity. They rebuilt the way his pitches look to hitters. The difference between the pitcher searching for another opportunity a few months ago and the one who dominated the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night isn't his fastball.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 18
Astros vs. Orioles Game Discussion: 7/18/2026 
TODAY’S GAME: The Astros will play their 100th game of the season today as they host the Orioles for the middle game of their three-game series at Daikin Park.
Bryan King News / Houston Astros on SI / July 18
Astros Unveil Starting Lineup Looking to Bounce Back vs. Orioles
The Houston Astros didn't get the second-half start they had envisioned Friday night, dropping the series opener to the Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park, 3-2.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 18
Astros GM Dana Brown Sends Clear Message After Lance McCullers Trade
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown has revealed that the Astros are not done making moves after trading Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers.
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.
Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18
Astros could make a major Yordan Alvarez move
The Houston Astros could be getting real experimental for the stretch run of the season. Houston could potentially move their star slugger Yordan Alvarez
Lance McCullers News / EasySportz / July 18
McCullers Must Start in Relief for Injured Brewers
Lance McCullers Jr. won’t start for the Milwaukee Brewers. Nope. He’s hitting the bullpen instead. With the second-best record in the majors, the Brewers are facing a staff injury crisis that nobody saw coming.
Bryan King News / Crawfish Boxes / July 17
Astros Fall 3-2 to Orioles as King Falters Again
The second half of the season is officially underway. Unfortunately for Houston, they’ve started off on the wrong foot, disappointing the assembled crowd
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17
Brewers Initially Using Lance McCullers Jr. In Relief
The Brewers activated newly-acquired righty Lance McCullers Jr. from the 15-day injured list for the start of the second half. Lefty Jared Koenig was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / July 17
Astros Back In Action vs Orioles, Announce New Roster Move and Set Lineup
The All-Star break is now over, and that means the Houston Astros are officially ready to return to game action. The second half of the season and postseason push for the Astros begins on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series at Daikin Park in Houston.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 17
Houston Astros' 2027 Schedule Offers Plenty for Fans to Circle
The march toward a championship in 2026 is not yet complete, but that doesn't mean it's not time to look ahead to the future and what 2027 might bring.
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17
Astros rumors: Insider leaves door open for Yordan Alvarez trade at deadline
The Houston Astros are 47-51 headed into the second half of the MLB season. But they are three games behind the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West.
Lucas Spence News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17
Astros Select Lucas Spence
The Astros announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston also reinstated righty Kai-Wei Teng from the 15-day injured list and placed Brice Matthews on the 10-day IL with a sprained left knee.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 17
Houston Astros 2026: How a 20-32 Start Turned Into a Postseason Push
The Houston Astros appeared to be facing the first major crisis of an era that had defined the American League for much of the last decade. Battled by injuries and carrying a concerning 20-31 record, the team sat 11 games below .500, and the feeling that the franchise was approaching the end of a cycle dominated the conversation around Houston.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17
Astros rumors: The reliever who may be popular trade candidate before deadline
With history on their side, the Houston Astros are expected to be buyers at the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. The Astros are three games back of the Seattle Mariners for the AL West and 1.5 games back of the AL Wild Card.
The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz
How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15
Three prominent MLB trade chips that are likely to not be traded
As we get closer to the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, there have been ongoing trade speculations surrounding certain franchise cornerstones getting dealt as they fulfill teams' needs.
Peter Lambert News / Just Baseball / July 15
What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?
The Houston Astros seem to be a team in transition, with former stars like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez donning different jerseys in 2026.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 15
Reports: Astros trading RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star has pitched only 39 1/3 innings this season, posting a 2-3 record with a 6.86 ERA in eight starts.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15
Brewers acquire right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros
With the deadline a few weeks away, trade season is kicking into gear.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Astros Provide Surprising Update on Recently Optioned Pitcher
The Houston Astros recently optioned starting pitcher Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land after a disappointing end to the first half of the season. On Monday, nearly a week after Burrows was optioned, the Astros nullified that assignment and placed him on the 15-day IL retroactive to July 7.
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.
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.
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.
Yordan Alvarez 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.
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.
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