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On YouTubeHunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / June 6
Just How Good Can Houston Astros Ace Hunter Brown Become?
The Houston Astros have had Framber Valdez as the team’s ace for years, but that is a title that Hunter Brown is looking to hold. A fifth-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft out of Wayne State University, the talented right-hander gave a glimpse of what he was capable of in 2024.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 6
Should Houston Astros Hit Panic Button Over Struggles of Veteran First Baseman?
It has been a great stretch for the Houston Astros after their sluggish start, with the team looking like a contender once again in the American League.
Cam Smith News / Just Baseball / June 6
Cam Smith Deserves More Appreciation for What He Is Doing
When thinking about what a whirlwind start to an MLB career might look like, the first name that should come to mind is Cam Smith. Smith was selected by
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?
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
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 6
Dusty Baker Reveals Clash with Astros Leadership Over World Series Lineups
Soon, Dusty Baker, the former Houston Astros manager, will be in Cooperstown. He restored the franchise’s credibility after the sign-stealing scandal erupted in 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Astros’ Cristian Javier injury update leaves plenty to be desired
The Houston Astros have rebounded from a slow start to the 2025 season and now lead the American League West. Joe Espada’s team is neck-and-neck with the Seattle Mariners for the top spot, despite Houston’s injuries throughout the season.
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.
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.
Lance McCullers News / Field Level Media / June 2
Police: Threats to Astros’ McCullers came from intoxicated bettor
The death threats sent to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. last month were traced back to an intoxicated sports bettor who is based overseas, according to the Houston Police Department.
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.
Yordan Alvarez 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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