Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

J.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Astros To Release J.P. France

The Astros are moving on from right-hander J.P. France, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The veteran has spent most of the season at Triple-A. France struggled in three games with the Astros in April.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 30

Astros, Rangers Set for High-Stakes Showdown With Division Lead at Stake

The Houston Astros face off with the Texas Rangers in a series at Daikin Park that will decide the Silver Boot winner in 2026. The series will also decide the tiebreaker if the two teams find themselves tied in the win column at the end of the season.

Bryan King News / Crawfish Boxes / July 30

Actual Contender or Just Making Playoffs? What Is Astros True Goal?

Astros GM Dana Brown has maintained that he intends to be a buyer at the deadline. Whether he is buying name brand or knockoff is a major question. Houston is a conflicting situation.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 30

The Mistake the Astros Cannot Afford to Make at the Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros enter the trade deadline in the most uncomfortable position possible: close enough to the playoff race to justify making a move, but carrying enough warning signs to question whether a minor addition would actually change anything once October arrives.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 30

Astros Face Tough Decisions Behind the Plate as Trade Deadline Approaches

The Astros offense has been carried by a handful of hitters through their quest back to .500. But production from catchers at the plate has been poor. To this point, Yainer Diaz and Christian Vazquez have occupied the position behind the plate accounting for over 90% of games but it seems now that Vazquez is getting more playing time than Diaz.

Yainer Diaz News / Field Level Media / July 30

Yainer Diaz, Astros overtake Angels, cap series sweep

Yainer Diaz went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored as the Houston Astros rallied from a three-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 7-4 victory on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.

Hayden Wesneski News / Field Level Media / July 29

Astros' Hayden Wesneski 'very excited' and 'nervous' for season debut vs. Angels

Right-hander Hayden Wesneski will make his first start in almost 15 months when the surging Houston Astros go for a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Jeremy Pena News / Yardbarker / July 29

Insider urges Red Sox to pursue blockbuster Jeremy Pena trade

Should the Red Sox explore a move for Pena?

Garrett Crochet’s injury triggers an interesting clause in his Red Sox contract

Red Sox OF prospect Andrews Opata sets new stolen-base record for Low-A Salem

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Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / July 29

Yordan Alvarez powers Astros past struggling Angels

Yordan Alvarez homered and singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 29

Yordan Plays Hero in 9th, Astros Topple Angels 3-2

The Houston Astros (54-55) struck out 17 times tonight against the Los Angeles Angels (42-66), and still found a way to win. Starter Peter Lambert was solid again, as he held the Angels to 2 runs over 5 innings on 7 hits, walking 1 and striking out 6.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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Hayden Wesneski News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Astros To Activate Hayden Wesneski On Wednesday

The Astros will activate Hayden Wesneski from the 60-day injured list to start tomorrow’s series finale in Anaheim, relays Matt Kahawara of The Houston Chronicle.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 28

2 Trade Targets Who Could Be Perfect Fits for the Astros

Things are trending toward the Houston Astros becoming buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. They helped their cause on Monday night with a big 6-4 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Angels after scoring four runs in the top of the ninth inning.

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Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

What Joe Espada said after Astros’ huge Angels win before trade deadline

The Houston Astros earned a big 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday thanks to some ninth-inning heroics. After the contest, an elated Joe Espada shared his thoughts about the victory and the club amid the ongoing trade rumors with the August 3 deadline around the corner.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Astros' Jeremy Peña Nabs Weekly Honors Amid Playoff Push

The Houston Astros are certainly grateful to have Jeremy Peña contributing towards their postseason push. After an impressive six-game heater from July 20 to July 26, Peña was named the American League Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 27

Did Ken Rosenthal really call Astros the ‘cockroaches of baseball’?

The Houston Astros are 6-3 since the All-Star break and are right in the mix of the AL West standings. With the club just 2.0 games behind the first-place Texas Rangers, it appears Houston may change its strategy altogether for the August 3 trade deadline.

Munetaka Murakami News / Yardbarker / July 26

Munetaka Murakami steps up on day White Sox honor him

Continuously showing a flair for the dramatic during his debut MLB season, Munetaka Murakami delivered on a day intended to honor the Japanese rookie.

White Sox acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from Pirates

Plans for White Sox at MLB trade deadline will come with asterisk

Brewers quickly move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

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Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27

Jeremy Peña is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Former World Series MVP Jeremy Peña is drawing some trade interest. The Boston Red Sox would “love” to acquire the Houston Astros shortstop Peña ahead of the Aug.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Astros Demote Player After Win Against White Sox

The Houston Astros made a bullpen move Sunday after extending their winning streak, recalling right-hander Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioning Kai-Wei Teng after Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Lance McCullers Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 26

Brewers quickly move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

So much for the Lance McCullers Jr. Era for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rockies face tall task vs. Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski in finale

Robert Gasser holds Rockies in check as Brewers win

Brewers reportedly aiming high with trade targets ahead of deadline

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Spencer Arrighetti News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Astros Place Spencer Arrighetti On 15-Day IL

Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is heading to the injured list with right foot nerve irritation, the team announced. Reliever Bryan King is heading back to the big-league squad to take his spot.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

2 top Astros prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline

The Houston Astros have seldom hesitated to use prospect capital when a clear major-league need emerges, and the 2026 deadline should be no different.

Nate Pearson News / Yardbarker / July 22

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

The Royals acquiring Pearson not only enhances their bullpen depth, but it also provides them with a cost-effective and controllable veteran.

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Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 20

Astros' Yordan Alvarez builds on AL MVP case in win over Marlins

While the Houston Astros have fallen behind in the AL playoff race, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is staying firmly ahead of the pack in the chase for league MVP.

Caleb Durbin's late HR extends Red Sox's historic win streak

Historically bad start could complicate Twins pitcher Joe Ryan's trade market

Angels have one long-term replacement if Mike Trout Is traded

Phillies' Bryce Harper, Trea Turner both hit milestones vs. Dodgers

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR

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 Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 15