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Today in Astros history - June 6 
What happened today in team history? 1965 - Raymond makes a start After 140 appearances out of the bullpen, Houston Astros pitcher Claude Raymond made his first of just seven starts in his career.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 6
Projecting the Astros’ Offense
How have the Astros’ offensive projections changed over the course of the season? It could be worse...at least we’re not the Rangers The Astros have been going through a tough stretch lately with little to show from their offense.
Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / June 6
Jeremy Pena, Astros take aim at Guardians
Jeremy Pena is enjoying a torrid offensive stretch for the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, Cleveland's Jose Ramirez continues to show why he's among the elite players in the majors.
The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / June 6
Framber Valdez strikes out 11, Astros hammer Pirates
Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 11 over seven innings and Isaac Paredes hit two home runs to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-2 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that began late Thursday night after a 3-hour, 22-minute weather delay.
Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 6
Astros take first away series since April; win 8-2
A season high in strikeouts for Framber and a career day for Melton After a near 3.5 hour delay, the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates finally played their game in PNC Park for the roughly 2,000 fans that stuck around and the Astros fans left happy.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
1 untouchable Astros player ahead of trade deadline
The Houston Astros are at the top of the American League West heading into Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe Espada’s team has been neck-to-neck with the Seattle Mariners all season.
Omar Narvaez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5
Astros sign veteran catcher to a minor league deal
The Astros signed veteran catcher Omar Narváez to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Astros New Ace Predicted To Make First All-Star Team This Season
After a bit of a sluggish start to the season, the Houston Astros are now red-hot and looking like a contender once again in the American League. Due to the roster undergoing a ton of change over the winter, there was reason to believe the Astros might be a team that could be heading into a bit of a retooling or rebuild.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 5
Pitching Depth Is A Delicate Balance
The Astros will likely need another arm or two to shore up the rotation before any reinforcements from the IL arrive. The Astros have already used ten different starting pitchers this season, and the number is almost certain to increase as the season progresses.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Astros Former World Series MVP Deserves First All-Star Appearance This Season
Offensive production has been hard to come by for the Houston Astros throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. The team knew there would be an adjustment period with the losses of third baseman Alex Bregman and right fielder Kyle Tucker, who were signed by the Boston Red Sox and traded to the Chicago Cubs, respectively.
Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Astros Players Who Earned Superlatives During Team's Strong Month of May
The Houston Astros got off to another slow start in the 2025 MLB regular season, but like they have done every time in recent years, they eventually found their way and got things on track.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Insider Believes Astros Are 'Likeliest Team To Stand Pat' at Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros are one of the most interesting teams to monitor ahead of the trade deadline. Sitting first in the AL West division -- a familiar place for this franchise -- past history suggests they'll add to their roster if the organization believes they have a chance to compete for a championship.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Astros Sending Injured Pitcher to Florida to Throw Live Batting Practice
After losing Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco to season-ending elbow injuries, the Houston Astros could use some good news. The Astros got some on Wednesday.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 4
Jeremy Peña Has Quietly Been a Top Shortstop for the Astros
On April 16, 2025, I wrote down an idea for a headline in my iPhone notes app: “This is the new Jeremy Peña. You haven’t met him yet.” It was three weeks into the season, and Peña was hitting .215 with a .682 OPS and a 91 wRC+.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Houston We (Don't) Have A Problem
START TIME 6:40pm EST Pittsburgh hosts Houston tonight as just a (+110) underdog — but my MLBMA model's got the Astros lighting up the scoreboard.... The Pirates' 25-year-old RHP Mike Burrows climbs the hill tonight, attempting to get on track and potentially keep his spot in the rotation.
Lance McCullers Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
Lance McCullers Jr. speaks out after identity of fan who threatened his family was revealed
Lance McCullers Jr. sounds more than ready to move on. The Houston Astros pitcher received death threats from a disgruntled fan following McCullers’ poor outing last month against the Cincinnati Reds.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 3
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. beats Pirates for first win since '22
Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker homered as Lance McCullers Jr. outdueled Paul Skenes, helping the Houston Astros defeat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
Why Astros' goal of adding starting pitching before trade deadline could be difficult
The Astros lost yet another rotation member to the surgeon’s table recently.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3
Jeff Passan lays trade deadline ‘fate’ at feet of injured Astros star
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote his first MLB trade deadline piece for all 32 MLB teams. The Houston Astros are one of the few teams that are hard to predict, and one player is a key factor in future decision-making.
Lance McCullers Jr. News / FirstSportz / June 3
Police Uncover ‘Overseas Resident’ as Source of Death Threats to Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.
The MLB was left stunned after death threats were sent to Lance McCullers Jr. The Houston Astros pitcher, who recently returned to action, received some vile comments.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2
Suspect behind death threats against Lance McCullers Jr. has been revealed
The individual who allegedly made death threats against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family has been identified by police. Houston police revealed Monday that the threats against McCullers were made by an overseas gambler, via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
Jacob Melton News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Astros to promote Jacob Melton
The Astros are poised to select the contract of outfielder Jacob Melton, per a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. A corresponding move is not yet known, but Houston will need to create room on both the 40-man and active rosters in order to promote Melton.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 31
Astros offer troubling injury update on slugger Yordan Alvarez
Alvarez appeared to be on track to return from a hand injury over the weekend, but some troubling new information about the issue surfaced on Saturday.
Christian Walker News / Yardbarker / May 25
Watch: Player with fitting name lifts Astros to walk-off win
The Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners in dramatic fashion on Sunday, and it was a player with a fitting name who delivered the game-winning hit.
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