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Smoke and Mirrors of Astros Pitching Staff Starting To Get Exposed

It's hard to say there was a more surprising result in the first half of the season than what the Houston Astros accomplished heading into the All-Star break.

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Astros’ projections for the rest of the season

Evaluating projections may be useful as the trade deadline approaches With both the starting rotation and batting lineup ravaged by injuries, the Astros find themselves in an uncertain position.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Astros Expected To Only Address One of Two Major Needs at MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are predicted to be buyers at next week's trade deadline, but they may only end up addressing one of two major needs. MLB Insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) recently updated where he believed the Astros were standing ahead of the deadline.

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.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Astros Top Prospect Tosses Dominant Outing, Complicates Trade Deadline Strategy

The Houston Astros do not get the credit when it comes to their farm system as a top to bottom group which is anywhere near the best in baseball. Though

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 21

Houston Astros Boil: July 21, 2025

Welcome to the Monday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Paredes to IL Triple-A starter has a career day (X) Astros agreed to a deal

Luis Garcia News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21

Astros Star Luis Garcia Steady in Latest Injury Rehab Start in Minors

The injury rehab hits kept on coming on Sunday, as Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia made his rehab debut with Class-A Fayetteville on Sunday. His start came after Spencer Arrighetti made his first injury rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 21

Bury in the Bullpen? How Lance McCuller’s recent struggles might signify it’s time for a change.

It might be time to bury his role as a starter. “He hasn’t pitched in 2 1/2 years. We’ve got to give some time, all right?” said Espada, who roughly a dozen times pounded his fist on the interview table in front of him.” (from Steve Schaeffer’s postgame coverage of Astros vs.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / July 20

Astros Latest Injury to Isaac Paredes Could Drastically Alter Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros have battled through a long line of injuries to end the first half going into the All-Star break firmly on top of the division and looking like one of the main contenders in the American League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20

Astros avoid sweep with late 11-run onslaught vs. Mariners

Christian Walker hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros went on to rout the host Seattle Mariners 11-3 Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / July 20

The Demise of the Astros has Been Greatly Exaggerated. Leave Seattle Smashing the Mariners 11-3

Victor Caratini and Taylor Trammell contribute three RBI each after another poor start by Hunter Brown What a huge win! And how did they do it? The Astros looked like they were destined to leave Seattle with their tails between their legs, having just frittered a seven-game AL West lead down to two games.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 20

Pair of Injured Astros Starters Shine in Rehab Starts in Minor Leagues

The talk lately has been what the Houston Astros need to do to add starting pitching depth at the trade deadline. It’s possible the depth could come from within.

Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / July 20

Astros place All-Star 3B Isaac Paredes on 10-day IL

The Houston Astros placed All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain prior to Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 20

Astros Have Clear Needs To Address As Buyers Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in the MLB throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. As the case has been for most of the last decade, they are sitting atop the American League West with the second half of the campaign getting underway.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Astros rumors: Houston makes their top trade deadline need clear amid Yordan Alvarez injury

The Houston Astros are defying the odds and playing some good baseball this season, but it always ways to improve, and they know that. Even with injuries to the team, they’ve still been able to stay afloat, and as the trade deadline approaches, there are some types of players they’re interested in, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20

Astros, Mariners send out All-Star pitchers in AL West battle

Games just mean more after the All-Star break. After losing Friday night in the opener of a three-game series in Seattle, the Houston Astros altered their pitching rotation to send All-Star Hunter Brown (9-4, 2.43 ERA) to the mound Sunday afternoon.

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.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Top prospects Houston Astros must trade at 2025 MLB trade deadline

The Houston Astros begin the second half of their season in a good place. They dropped their series opener against the Seattle Mariners, though, whittling their division lead down to less than five games.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Astros starter dazzles in first rehab start

The Houston Astros starting rotation has been missing pieces all season. Cristian Javier continues to rehab from a Tommy John surgery. His return is still weeks away, but Astros manager Joe Espada got some good news on Saturday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Astros agree to deal with first-rounder Xavier Neyens

The Astros reached agreement with first-round pick Xavier Neyens last night, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The Washington high schooler receives a $4.1225MM bonus that matches the slot value for the 21st selection.

Framber Valdez News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Astros Make Framber Valdez Announcement Before Mariners Series

Left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez is in his eighth season with the Houston Astros after making his MLB debut in 2018. The 31-year-old left-hander has been a frontline starter for Houston ever since with All-Star appearances in 2022 and 2023.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Astros' Cristian Javier takes big step in injury recovery

Right-hander Cristian Javier took a big step towards returning to the Astros rotation today when he began a rehab assignment, as relayed by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6