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Should Astros Consider Risky Trade for One of Marlins Starting Pitchers?

The Houston Astros have been exploring the starting pitching market with the trade deadline fast approaching. One of the more interesting potential partners is the Miami Marlins.

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New Astros Hall of Famer Billy Wagner Celebrated by Greg Swindell

The Houston Astros will have a newly minted member of the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday after reliever Billy Wagner is inducted into Cooperstown. The

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 26

Astros Star Pitching Prospect Named Top Trade Chip Ahead of Deadline

After coming off a brutal loss to the Athletics, the Houston Astros have seen their edge in the American League West start to shrink. It has been a fantastic season so far for the Astros, but with the competition in the AL West getting tougher, Houston must think about making some upgrades before the trade deadline.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 26

Injury-Hit Astros Face Crucial Trade Deadline Decisions

Despite dealing with an Injured List long enough to make the average fan start believing in curses, the Houston Astros are going into the 2025 MLB trade deadline as the No.

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The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Splash Hit all-time leaders' quiz

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 26

Astros Making Trade Deadline Splash for Rays All-Star Feels Like No-Brainer

The Houston Astros are expected to be one of the main buyers at the trade deadline here in less than a week, and what they are looking for has become clear.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 25

That Didn’t Help The Ol’ Run Differential, Nick Kurtz And A’s Demolish Astros 15-3

This game graph really explains it all. One image saves me from writing 1,000 words about this loss. I’ll keep this recap relatively short tonight. Ryan Gusto obviously didn’t have it, allowing eight runs in only 3 1⁄3 innings.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 25

Astros GM Dana Brown Says Team Is Prioritizing Offense at Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros look like surefire buyers less than a week ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 31. Though they are the most injured team in baseball and can't seem to buy a stroke of good luck in that department, they just keep on winning baseball games and establishing themselves as a contender.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 25

Astros Must Improve Offense Following Mariners Acquisition of Josh Naylor

With the MLB trade deadline a week away, the Houston Astros have seen one of their division rivals improve quite a bit. Despite the Astros performing well this season, they have been in a tight race in the American League West for most of the year with the Seattle Mariners.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 25

Astros rumors: How Jose Altuve will impact Houston’s trade plans

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and the Houston Astros are heavily involved in ongoing rumors. Many expect the club to make some sort of move, considering Houston is in first place in the AL West.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 25

Astros’ IL woes continue with latest injury move

The Houston Astros are one of the best teams in baseball and are 1.5 games back of having the best record. The Astros are winning games despite not having some of their best players available.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 25

Astros Would Be Interested in Cardinals All-Star if He's Made Available

The Houston Astros have a nice lead in the American League West, but with the Seattle Mariners improving, they must also get aggressive to upgrade their roster.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 25

Astros Should Target Ryan O'Hearn Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

There are three things guaranteed in life right now: death, taxes and the Houston Astros being atop the American League West heading into the MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25

AL powers among top potential landing spots for Pirates OF Oneil Cruz

Trade buzz for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is growing louder, with the New York Yankees reportedly among the teams interested in him, per veteran MLB insider Jon Heyman.

Spencer Jones just proved to the Yankees why he is indispensable

Yankees among teams in talks to acquire Padres starter

Yankees eyeing Rockies one-time All-Star as backup plan at third base

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / July 25

2025 MLB First-Half Recap: Houston Astros

Even though the Astros lost several key players last winter, Houston remains a force in the American League. In fact, the Astros — as of July 24 — were tied with Toronto for the most wins in the Junior Circuit with a week before the trade deadline.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 24

Astros Have AL's Best Record Despite Insanely Bad Injury Luck

The Houston Astros have been one of the most interesting teams in all of baseball this season, and a large part of that has been due to the absurd number of injuries they've been forced to endure.