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Astros May Have Hail Mary Coming for AL Playoff Race

Astros May Have Hail Mary Coming for AL Playoff Race

Time is running out in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season. Although the clock is ticking, it sounds like there is star in the American League who could make it back just in time for the postseason.

Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13
Astros rumors: Bombshell Carlos Correa move on table if he returns from injury

Astros rumors: Bombshell Carlos Correa move on table if he returns from injury

The Houston Astros are considering an unexpected defensive alignment for Carlos Correa if he can make it back before the regular season ends. Houston is weighing the possibility of moving Correa to second base, per Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, a position he has never played during his 12-year MLB career.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 13
Astros Have Bigger Offensive Problem Than Yordan Álvarez’s Absence

Astros Have Bigger Offensive Problem Than Yordan Álvarez’s Absence

The last time the Houston Astros scored at least 10 runs in a victory was on Aug. 14, when they defeated the Seattle Mariners 10-7 in the first game of the series at home.

Carlos Correa News / Field Level Media / September 12
Report: Astros considering Carlos Correa at 2B upon return

Report: Astros considering Carlos Correa at 2B upon return

The Houston Astros are weighing moving Carlos Correa to second base upon his return to the lineup, per The Athletic. According to the report, the team views Correa as a potentially better solution at second than Jose Altuve or Isaac Paredes.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Astros’ Joe Espada provides important Yordan Alvarez injury update

Astros’ Joe Espada provides important Yordan Alvarez injury update

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is dealing with an ankle injury concern. Alvarez, a strong American League MVP candidate, is hoping to avoid a lengthy injury absence.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Astros Unveil Lineup for Crucial Middle Game Against Rays

Astros Unveil Lineup for Crucial Middle Game Against Rays

The Houston Astros look to wake up the bats as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the middle game of their three-game set. Peter Lambert goes for the Astros.

Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Astros’ Carlos Correa could play completely new position after return from injury

Astros’ Carlos Correa could play completely new position after return from injury

Houston Astros star Carlos Correa is hoping to return from injury this season. Could Correa play a completely new position once he returns, though? According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, it is a possibility.

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Joe Espada Comments on Questionable Astros Decision

Joe Espada Comments on Questionable Astros Decision

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada stood by his decision to pitch to Junior Caminero in a critical spot during Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 / ESPN / September 11

Rays 1st into playoffs after Caminero's walk-off HR

The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 Friday night on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 11
Astros Announce Starting Pitchers for Pivotal Series Against Rays

Astros Announce Starting Pitchers for Pivotal Series Against Rays

For a large chunk of the season, the American League West Division was one that was waiting for a team to take control and begin to pull away from the rest of the teams.

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 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Joe Espada News / Crawfish Boxes / September 11

Astros Manager Joe Espada Has Earned His Respect. It’s Time He Gets It

Astros fans, for all the criticism Joe Espada has received during his tenure as manager, maybe it’s time to take a step back, look at what he’s actually been asked to work with, and give the man his flowers.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 11
Astros Bullpen Arm Is Getting Hot at the Perfect Time

Astros Bullpen Arm Is Getting Hot at the Perfect Time

The Houston Astros proved something to the world of Major League Baseball this week against the Philadelphia Phillies: they can hang with the toughest competition the league has to offer.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 11

Astros vs. Rays Series Primer with Tampa Bay Voice Dewayne Staats

The Rays are in the midst of one of their most successful seasons. As the road trip continues at “The Trop”, we sit down exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes with a familiar face and friend, the one and only Dewayne Staats.

Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / September 11
Daulton Varsho's offense finally showing signs of life for Astros

Daulton Varsho's offense finally showing signs of life for Astros

After adjusting to a new environment, his bat is finally showing flashes of life, with solid offensive contributions as of late.

Cam Smith homers in 9th to help Astros take series vs. Phillies
Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
Cam Smith News / Field Level Media / September 10
Cam Smith homers in 9th to help Astros take series vs. Phillies

Cam Smith homers in 9th to help Astros take series vs. Phillies

Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift the visiting Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 9
Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Jose Altuve has added another remarkable accomplishment to his already-decorated MLB resume.

Kyle Schwarber blasts grand slam as Phillies beat Astros
George Lombard Jr. hits Yankees' first '26 grand slam in win over Rockies
Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start
Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year
Elly De La Cruz had the craziest throw to prevent Dodgers' inside-the-park HR
Rockies' Hunter Goodman has the stupidest blunder of the season
Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / September 8
Houston Astros Announce Sudden Yordan Alvarez Decision

Houston Astros Announce Sudden Yordan Alvarez Decision

The Houston Astros travel to Philadelphia this week for a three-game set that could shape the final stretch of their season. They arrive after dropping two of three to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a series in which their offense managed just five runs across the last two games.

Daulton Varsho News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Daulton Varsho's Struggles Only Adding to Astros' Outfield Uncertainty

Daulton Varsho's Struggles Only Adding to Astros' Outfield Uncertainty

The Houston Astros‘ lone major move at the MLB trade deadline was acquiring outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 6
Astros option RHP Kai-Wei Teng, recall RHP Miguel Ullola

Astros option RHP Kai-Wei Teng, recall RHP Miguel Ullola

The Houston Astros optioned right-handed reliever Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land and recalled right-handed reliever Miguel Ullola from Sugar Land on Sunday.

Steven Okert News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Astros Place Steven Okert On Injured List

Astros Place Steven Okert On Injured List

The Astros announced that left-hander Steven Okert has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 1, due to a right hamstring strain.

Daulton Varsho News / Just Baseball / September 3
Daulton Varsho’s Free-Agent Payday is Taking a Major Hit

Daulton Varsho’s Free-Agent Payday is Taking a Major Hit

Amidst the chatter of Freddy Peralta tanking a potential nine-figure free-agency check, Daulton Varsho‘s similar walk-season struggles have remained relatively quiet.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026

Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026

The projected free agent landscape has changed since the start of the 2026 season. But some players can still reap the benefits of free agency.

Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm with Rays following troubling stretch
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets
Yankees' Aaron Boone sheds light on possible Aaron Judge return date
The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / August 29
Mets activate star Juan Soto off IL ahead of Astros game

Mets activate star Juan Soto off IL ahead of Astros game

He will bat second against the Astros and be the designated hitter.

Astros to toss patchwork of pitchers against Mets
Hunter Brown fans 10 as Astros beat Mets
Andy Green makes feelings about future with Mets clear amid manager rumors
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 27
Astros reunite with pitching guru Brent Strom for regular-season stretch run

Astros reunite with pitching guru Brent Strom for regular-season stretch run

With the race for the American League West crown hanging in the balance, the Houston Astros fortified their pitching staff with a major addition on Thursday.

Astros could get playoff boost with Carlos Correa's return
Joe Espada to remain Astros manager for rest of season
Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture
Four-run seventh helps Yankees pull away from Astros
The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz

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