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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6
Astros’ Jose Altuve ties Craig Biggio in franchise history with incredible feat
The Houston Astros are used to getting some great performances from veteran infielder Jose Altuve. Altuve provided yet another strong outing on Sunday, in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 6
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 6
Two Factors Behind Astros' Turnaround into Potential AL Playoff Team
The Houston Astros have won nine of their last 11 games against the Diamondbacks, a streak that dates back to Sept. 29, 2023. This stretch includes a three-game sweep of the D-backs in Arizona last season, from July 21-23, 2025.
The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6
Astros’ slugger Yordan Alvarez’s new career high adds to MVP credentials
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been on a tear all season, as he is one of a few legitimate MVP candidates in the American League. He managed to strengthen his case for the highly coveted award after achieving a new career high on Sunday.
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 / Field Level Media / September 6
Astros aim to complete busy stretch with win vs. D-backs
The finale of their three-game interleague series with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday will mark the conclusion of a stretch of 13 games in 13 days for the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 6
Why Astros Continue to Rise in Latest MLB Power Rankings for September
The Houston Astros have set themselves up in a successful position heading into the last few weeks of the season. The September stretch run in the race to the postseason is officially here, and the Astros must finish strong in order to keep their slim hold of the American League West.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 5
Astros Blow Late Lead, Fall to Diamondbacks 4-3/10 
Saturday Night Bummer. A rare blown late inning lead by Houston. Diamondbacks 4 Astros 3. The night began with promise, thanks to a forged early lead which has been the formula for success of late. Taylor Trammell began things with a double, advancing to third on Yanier Diaz’s single.
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.
Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / September 5
Astros’ Josh Hader Is Already Making History: How Far Can He Go?
Josh Hader recorded the 250th save of his career Friday night in the Houston Astros’ 3-1 victory to open a home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 5
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game Discussion: 9/5/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (73-69) will play the middle game of their three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (74-68) tonight in a nationally televised game at Daikin Park.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 5
Astros Announce Lineup As They Go For Series Win Against Diamondbacks
The Houston Astros go for their fourth straight series victory as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the middle game of the three-game set on Saturday at Daikin Park.
Josh Hader News / Athlon Sports / September 5
Astros’ Josh Hader Now Owns Historic 100-Year MLB Record
Josh Hader has added another remarkable milestone to an already historic career, becoming the hardest pitcher to hit over the past century among those with at least 500 career appearances.
Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / September 5
Cristian Javier Is Showing Signs of What the Astros Need
Cristian Javier finally pitched the way the Houston Astros need him to in this final stretch of the season: He went five innings, allowing one hit and one run, with eight strikeouts and three walks to lead the way to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 5
Astros' pitching trending up as series with D-backs continues
Two nights after Hayden Wesneski continued what has been a remarkably smooth return from Tommy John surgery, Cristian Javier matched his season high in strikeouts and gave the Houston Astros more confidence that their rotation is rounding into form.
Steven Okert News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
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.
Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Astros Receive Carlos Correa Update During White Sox Series
Carlos Correa has cleared another major hurdle in his recovery, giving the Houston Astros renewed hope that their star infielder could return before the end of the 2026 season.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / September 3
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.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3
Astros get 2 big injury updates ahead of playoffs
The Houston Astros are looking to win the American League West and clinch a postseason spot. It seems as if star infielder Carlos Correa could return from injury at some point in September.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
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.
Dana Brown News / EssentiallySports / August 31
'It’s Not About Winning the Division': Astros’ ‘World Series’ Pressure Loomed Large Over Dana Brown Before He Parted Ways
Mutual parting or not, Dana Brown’s tenure with the Houston Astros came to an end last week. The Astros announced the decision after the team won just three games during a nine-game homestand against sub-.500 teams such as the Athletics, Mariners, and Angels.
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / August 29
Mets activate star Juan Soto off IL ahead of Astros game
He will bat second against the Astros and be the designated hitter.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27
Astros Hire Brent Strom As Pitching Consultant
Brent Strom is back in Houston. Astros skipper Joe Espada announced this afternoon that the veteran coach with return to the team as a pitching consultant for the rest of this season (links via Chandler Rome of The Athletic and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com).
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 27
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.
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / August 26
Astros could get playoff boost with Carlos Correa's return
A key part of the Houston Astros lineup could return in time for their final playoff push.
Dana Brown News / Yardbarker / August 24
Astros part ways with general manager Dana Brown
Brown had been the Astros GM since 2023 and his contract was on track to expire at the end of the 2026 season, with no talks of an extension.
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