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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.

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.

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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.

Josh Naylor 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.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 25

Astros Reportedly Showing Interest in Top Third Baseman on MLB Trade Market

The Houston Astros know they’ll be without third baseman Isaac Paredes for several weeks. The question is how to replace him? For now, Houston is making it work with players like Shay Whitcomb and Mauricio Dubon.

Cedric Mullins News / Houston Astros on SI / July 24

Top Insider Tabs Orioles' Cedric Mullins as Best Astros Trade Deadline Fit

The July 31 MLB trade deadline is just about a week away, and the Houston Astros are poised to be buyers once again as the team sits atop the American League West division.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 24

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Welcome to the Thursday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap What can the Astros do at the deadline Paredes said to be “pretty bad”

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Houston Astros News / 5 GOATs / July 24

2025 MLB Draft: Ethan Frey contract details revealed for Houston Astros third-round pick

Just over a week after being selected 95th overall in the first round by the Houston Astros in the 2025 MLB Draft, outfielder Ethan Frey has agreed to terms on his pro contract.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 23

Astros' Christian Walker delivers in ninth vs. D-Backs

Christian Walker singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to punctuate his return to Arizona as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday in Phoenix to complete a three-game sweep.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Isaac Paredes has 'pretty significant' injury; Astros could pursue additional bat

Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes went on the injured list with a strained hamstring over the weekend, and manager Joe Espada last night suggested that the 26-year-old slugger won’t be back anytime soon.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 23

Astros' Framber Valdez beats D-backs for 10th straight win

Brice Matthews hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Framber Valdez won his 10th straight decision and the Houston Astros earned a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in Phoenix.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 22

Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. back on IL with finger blister

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was placed back on the injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, with a right finger blister.

Lance McCullers Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Astros place righty starter on IL for third time this season

The veteran righty is now dealing with a blister. Reliever Nick Hernandez is up from Triple-A Sugar Land to take the vacated active roster spot.

J.P. France News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Astros Get Excellent Pitching Update Ahead of Trade Deadline

As the Houston Astros inch closer to an eighth division title in nine years, they’re already starting to prepare for reinforcements. The Astros announced that third-year starting pitcher J.P.

Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Carlos Correa receives harsh 1-word chant from Dodgers fans

Carlos Correa still cannot escape the wrath of Los Angeles Dodgers fans. The Minnesota Twins played the Dodgers on Monday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Astros Predicted to Land $18 Million Houston Native Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros have put together a strong 2025 season as of now, sitting in first place in the AL West with a 57-42 record while they look to make the playoffs for the ninth straight season.

Isaac Paredes News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Isaac Paredes To Undergo MRI For Hamstring Injury

Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes left Saturday’s 7-6 loss to the Mariners with what was described as right hamstring discomfort. The injury occurred in the third inning, when Paredes hit a line drive off the left field wall that resulted in only a single, as he started limping partway down the first base base line.