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Jeremy Pena News / Sporting News / September 25

Astros get unfortunate Jeremy Pena update amid brutal losing streak

Jeremy Pena is dealing with an injury that could keep him out for the rest of the year.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 25

Astros 2025 Draft Class Top Performers

The Astros’ most recent draft class had a chance to get their first taste of professional action this year. Here’s a breakdown of the top performers from the class.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Yordan Alvarez, Josh Hader still far from returning as Astros slides out of playoffs

The Houston Astros once sat atop the AL West, but their grip on the division has slipped away at the worst possible time. Yordan Alvarez and Josh Hader remain sidelined, and manager Joe Espada admitted their timelines are still unclear.

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Yordan Alvarez News / Sporting News / September 25

The loss of Yordan Alvarez has hurt the Houston Astros playoff chances down the stretch

The Houston Astros have been slumping since his absence.

Framber Valdez News / Sporting News / September 25

Astros' Framber Valdez linked to San Diego Padres in free agency

This would be a great pickup for San Diego

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 25

Houston Astros Boil: September 25, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap First look at Astros draft picks (AF) Peña sits for third straight day (CBS) Where did the offence go?

Carlos Correa News / Sporting News / September 25

Carlos Correa gets blunt when asked about Astros postseason chances

Carlos Correa reveals what Houston needs to do to make the postseason.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 25

Astros Starter to Have Elbow Surgery Two Years after Tommy John Procedure

The Houston Astros are fighting for their postseason lives, as they had lost control of a playoff spot entirely before Wednesday's game. They're going to have to keep going without the likes of Yordan Alvarez and possibly Jeremy Peña, who has missed three games in a row.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Astros’ Luis Garcia to miss entire 2026 season after elbow surgery

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia will have to wait for at least the 2027 MLB season before he can pitch in the big leagues again. Astros manager Joe Espada said on Wednesday that Garcia will have surgery and will miss the entire 2026 MLB campaign.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Astros Know They Have To Play Better With Season On the Line

With their fourth straight loss on Tuesday, the Houston Astros are now no longer sitting in a playoff position heading into Wednesday's game. Following a Cleveland Guardians win that was coupled with the Astros' loss, they are now a game behind the Detroit Tigers for the third Wild Card spot.

Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Astros starter will miss 2026 season due to elbow surgery

He has hardly pitched at all since the 2022 season. He made just six starts in 2023 before requiring Tommy John surgery. His attempts to return to the mound in 2024 repeatedly hit setbacks and he ended up missing that entire season.

Astros, scrambling for playoff spot, must reverse trend against A's

Astros slugger lands on IL again amid postseason chase

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Drastic Pivot Could Await Astros Regardless of Playoff Outcome

With the season's final days upon them, the battered and bruised Houston Astros are in the fight of their lives to sneak into the playoffs. After 118 days in first place of the AL West and at one point commanding a seven-game lead in the division, the Astros now find themselves four games behind the Seattle Mariners.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Astros Collapse Continues as They Fall out of AL Wild Card Berth

The swoon continued for the Houston Astros on Tuesday, and it may cost them their eight-year postseason streak. Houston is ending the season on the west coast, starting with a three-game series against the Athletics in Sacramento.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 24

Houston Astros Boil: September 24, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Second half outage Walters gets TJ surgery (HC) Astros donate $2.5 million for baseball, softball facilities

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Health of Astros Star Jeremy Peña Remains Concern in Pivotal Stretch

The Houston Astros are in the most pivotal spot of the 2025 season. Their eight season streak of going to the American League playoffs is on the line.

Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Astros Make Jeremy Pena Announcement After Removal From Lineup

The Houston Astros spiraled in the month of September, entering Sunday’s matchup trailing the Seattle Mariners by two games in the AL West. Seattle took the first two against Houston in the three-game set, and the Astros will look to salvage the series finale and attempt to retake the division lead in the final week of the season.

Framber Valdez News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Framber Valdez's $200 Million Valuation Leaves Astros With Big Decision

The Houston Astros entered Friday tied with the Seattle Mariners atop the AL West, and now they're out of playoff positioning. They've dropped two straight to Seattle at home, and Saturday's loss was largely because of starting pitcher Framber Valdez.

Cal Raleigh News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20

Cal Raleigh swipes Mariners’ home run crown from Ken Griffey Jr.

Cal Raleigh now stands alone as the Seattle Mariners’ home run king, passing Ken Griffey Jr. on Saturday with a history-making solo shot against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

Mariners trio joins rare company in win over Astros

Mariners share update on concerning Bryan Woo injury

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Astros Get Vital Infielder Back Before Crucial Stretch Run

News of a surprise move that most Houston Astros fans had not even expected came down on Friday. All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes has been activated off

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Astros slugger lands on IL again amid postseason chase

The Astros have placed outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 20

Three players who could decide the MLB postseason race

As always, much can change in the final week. These three players have the rare opportunity to swing the postseason picture for their clubs.

Dodgers suffer crushing injury blow ahead of the playoffs

Blue Jays place former All-Star pitcher on 15-day on injured lsit

Max Scherzer becoming another question mark for Blue Jays

Jazz Chisholm makes strong comments about his future with Yankees

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Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / September 19

Reports: Astros activating 3B Isaac Paredes from 60-day IL

The Houston Astros will reinstate All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes from the 60-day injured list Friday, multiple outlets reported. Paredes, sidelined since July 19 with a strained hamstring, will be available for a critical weekend series against the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 16