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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 29
Astros 9th Inning Rally Falls Short in 5-4 Loss to Twins 
The Twins came into Monday Night leading the American League in runs scored for the month of June. Unfortunately for the Astros, they kept the hot bats
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 29
Astros vs. Twins Game Discussion: 6/29/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-44) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they open a week-long, six-game homestand with the first of three games against the visiting Minnesota Twins (40-45).
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Astros Make Surprising Last-Minute Lineup Move
The Houston Astros will be without one of their star infielders for Monday night's game against the Minnesota Twins. The team made the last-minute announcement after shortstop Jeremy Pena reported left leg discomfort earlier in the day.
Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / June 29
Christian Walker's Heroics Continue Astros' Summer Revival
Christian Walker has consistently reminded Houston Astros fans why he's considered one of the better first basemen in the league throughout his season-plus in Space City.
Cam Smith News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Cam Smith Has Elite Contact Quality. One Pitch Is Keeping Him From Breaking Out.
Cam Smith Has 97th-Percentile Bat Speed and a .218 Batting Average. One of Those Numbers Is Lying. Cam Smith's Baseball Savant page is one of the more disorienting documents in fantasy baseball right now.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 29
Astros Probable Pitchers Released Ahead of Twins Matchup in Houston
If there is a team that should be taken seriously despite a losing record, it is definitely the Houston Astros, because it won't be long before they are the top team in the division.
Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / June 29
In The Lab: Jose Altuve and the HOF Index
The Hall of Fame Index was first published in 201o. It had been in the works for nearly a decade at that point. The whole point was to establish a systematic way of looking at Hall of Fame candidates and those already in the Hall of Fame.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29
Astros closing in on .500 mark as they host Twins
If the Houston Astros hadn't previously rallied to victory earlier on a road trip that took them through Toronto and Detroit, their late-inning comeback against the Tigers on Sunday might have come as more of a surprise.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / June 28
Cristian Javier’s Latest Astros Injury Rehab Game Should be His Last
Cristian Javier through his latest injury rehab game for the Houston Astros on Saturday with Triple-A Sugar Land. It should be his last rehab game. That's not the Astros saying that it will be his last one.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28
Astros score 4 in 10th, fend off Tigers to win series
Christian Walker blasted a three-run homer to cap a four-run 10th as the visiting Houston Astros rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Kai-Wei Teng News / Houston Astros on SI / June 28
Astros Optioning Kai-Wei Teng Wise Choice After His Postgame Comments
Things are starting to get serious for the Houston Astros, as they have a chance to win another series on Sunday afternoon in Detroit against the Tigers.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 28
Astros Make Roster Change Ahead of Tigers Finale
The Houston Astros recalled right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Detroit Tigers.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / June 28
2026 Transactions: Astros Promote Ullola, Braves Sign Santana
More bullpen help is coming to Houston, as potent pitching prospect Miguel Ullola was promoted to the big leagues on June 28. Additionally, another veteran is set to join the Braves’ organization.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 28
Astros vs. Tigers Game Discussion: 6/28/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Astros and Tigers will play the finale of this 4-game series this afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit. DET area native RHP Hunter Brown (1-0) will start for the Astros vs.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27
Astros To Recall Miguel Ullola For MLB Debut
Right-hander Miguel Ullola is getting his first look in the majors. The Astros are recalling the pitching prospect for his big-league debut, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27
Astros rally in eighth inning for comeback win vs. Tigers
Isaac Paredes had a go-ahead, two-run double and the visiting Houston Astros rallied for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Tigers manager A.J.
Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27
Astros’ Jose Altuve exits Tigers game with apparent injury
Jose Altuve returned from his oblique strain nearly one month ago. But now the Houston Astros star exited the Detroit Tigers game with another MLB Injury.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / June 27
Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Update After Removal From Lineup
The Houston Astros have had an underwhelming 2026 season, sitting four games under .500 entering Saturday. There is plenty of time to turn it around, especially in a weak American League.
Tatsuya Imai News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25
Tatsuya Imai’s jaw-dropping dominance will have Astros fans thinking about playoffs
The Houston Astros are keeping things interesting in the American League West, as they continue to breathe down the necks of the division-leading Seattle Mariners.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25
3 sneaky Astros’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase
There are MLB people who think the Houston Astros should sell at the trade deadline. But the Astros are standing firm on key tradeable pieces. And here are three sneaky 2026 MLB trade deadline targets for the Astros to chase.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 21
Astros reportedly taking somewhat surprising approach to trade deadline
Reports on the Astros' approach to the trade deadline have emerged.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 19
Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline
The next few weeks could make a tremendous difference for the Houston Astros.
Ryan Weiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17
Astros Outright Ryan Weiss
Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss cleared waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Wednesday. Houston designated him for assignment over the weekend when selecting Raynel Delgado‘s contract from Sugar Land.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 16
Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros
Tuesday marks a special day for Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez, as he makes his return to Houston for the first time since signing a three-year
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