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Houston Astros Boil: August 22, 2025 
Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Astros sign Craig Kimbrel Alvarez looks good in his second rehab game Trammell lands on the IL (HC) Astros outright Weems (TR) J.P.
Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / August 22
Carlos Correa Helps Astros Climb out of Hole Against Orioles
The Houston Astros suffered an incredibly dry stretch earlier this week. After four consecutive losses — including a sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers — they knew that they had to turn things around to maintain their division lead.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / August 21
Report: Astros Signing Veteran All-Star Reliever
The Houston Astros bullpen has struggled recently, especially with the shoulder capsule injury to All-Star closer Josh Hader. But it got a boost on Thursday
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 21
Strong start helps Astros snap losing streak vs. Orioles
Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz smacked two-run home runs as the Houston Astros ambushed a pitcher who had baffled them less than a week earlier, defeating the host Baltimore Orioles 7-2 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 21
The Astros Actually Score Some Runs and Win Big in Baltimore, 7-2
Tonight, the Astros grasped for runs like a drowning man gasps for his last breath of air. The seven runs they scored in the first three innings equalled their total production in the last six games combined.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 21
Astros Make Thursday Roster Shakeup, Recall Top Prospect Brice Matthews
The Houston Astros sit a game and a half up on the American League West, but continue to be bitten by the injury bug. Although starter Lance McCullers will return on Friday, there are still 11, now 12, players on the injured list.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Astros sign nine-time All-Star closer
The Astros are in agreement with Craig Kimbrel on a major league contract.
Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 22
Craig Kimbrel lands with World Series contender after latest release
Craig Kimbrel is hoping to make an impact with an MLB team down the stretch, and a World Series contender is giving the former All-Star reliever a shot.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 21
Negativity Abounds, For Now
I don’t think anyone can dispute that the Astros played absolutely putrid baseball in Detroit. And against Baltimore at home, the series before. Brandon Young, no offense to the Lumberton native, almost threw a perfect game on a lineup that isn’t exactly a shell of itself at the moment, at least on paper, like it was a month earlier.
Cam Smith News / Sporting News / August 21
Is Cam Smith in danger of demotion? Astros writer offers his take
Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith has been on the "struggle bus" for the past two months. Is he on the way to the minor leagues?
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / August 21
Astros place slugger on 10-day IL after being carted off field Wednesday
Bad news for the Houston Astros as they place a middle-of-the-order hitter on the IL after sustaining an injury on Wednesday
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Astros call up top prospect after placing Taylor Trammel on IL
The Houston Astros went from having a big lead in the American League West to fighting off their rivals. However, things just got more difficult for Joe Espada.
Yordan Alvarez News / Sporting News / August 21
Yordan Alvarez predicted to reclaim role held by struggling Astros outfielder
Jesus Sanchez's days as an everyday player for the Houston Astros could end upon Yordan Alvarez's return from injury.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Jordan Weems News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Astros outright Jordan Weems
The Astros have assigned right-hander Jordan Weems outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, according to the transactions tracker on Weems’s MLB.com profile page.
Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / August 21
Carlos Correa Gives Blunt Assessment After Disastrous Astros Series
The Houston Astros traded for Carlos Correa to get help in their batting order and to take over at third base. The leadership comes with the package. The Astros left Detroit on Wednesday after being swept by the Tigers in a series that was grisly from a baseball perspective.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / August 20
Astros Rotation Gets Major Boost with Two Key Starters Returning
After a successful rehab start with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has returned to the big league team. McCullers will make his first start back with Houston on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 20
Astros offense remains anemic after being swept by Tigers
Watching the Houston Astros play baseball recently has been painful, especially for their fans.
Taylor Trammell News / Field Level Media / August 20
Astros OF Taylor Trammell carted off field vs. Tigers
Houston Astros center fielder Taylor Trammell was carted off the field after crashing into the wall during the first inning of Wednesday's game against the host Detroit Tigers.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / August 20
Houston Astros Make History Not Seen in 40 Years with Offensive Ineptitude
The Houston Astros suffered another gut punch loss on Tuesday night, dropping a 1-0 affair against the Detroit Tigers in 10-innings at Comerica Park. The loss put Houston at 69-57 on the season, but they are still 1.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners in the American League West.
Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Yordan Alvarez shares injury update amid Astros’ offensive tailspin
Yordan Alvarez is gearing up for his return exactly when the Houston Astros need him most. Alvarez has played just 29 games for the Astros this season, last suiting up for a May 2 contest against the Chicago White Sox.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 17
Astros' Yordan Alvarez to begin rehab assignment Tuesday
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehab assignment for Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said on Sunday. Per Espada, Alvarez will play "a few games" and serve as the Hooks' designated hitter Tuesday as he works his way back from a fractured right hand that has sidelined him for approximately 3 1/2 months.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16
Josh Hader injury news gets worse for Astros
The Houston Astros are facing the possibility of being without Josh Hader for at least the remainder of the regular season. Hader spoke to the media on Saturday and revealed more bad news about his shoulder injury.
Josh Hader News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Astros announce rough injury news about Josh Hader
The Houston Astros on Friday announced some rough injury news surrounding Josh Hader. Hader has a left shoulder capsule sprain, the Astros announced. The relief pitcher will not throw for the next three weeks while trying to rehabilitate his injury.
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