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Rumored Houston Astros Target Now Expected to be Top Trade Candidate

Ultimately, all reports are just rumors with nearly two months still left ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One thing that’s solidifying is the status of buyers and sellers, and the Houston Astros are expected to fall in the latter category after turning around their 2025 campaign to lead the AL West.

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Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. heads to IL after suffering ‘freak accident’

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the injured list after a “freak accident” in the team’s weight room. The sprain, located above his big toe, will sideline the right-hander for at least 15 days, retroactive to June 13th.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16

Astros Remain Perfect in Comeback Wins With Clutch Plays Late in Games

The Houston Astros sit at the top of the American League West by a solid 4.5 games with the only team to have won over 40 games (41). A big part of this?

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The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 16

McCullers to the 15-Day IL; Replaced with Alexander

His first time back since returning from it in May After making just seven starts for the Houston Astros since returning from the IL back on May 4th, Houston places starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Astros' list of injured pitchers continues to grow

More information will presumably be forthcoming, but it’s a notable development regardless.

Ascending Astros ride momentum into series opener vs. A's

Astros remain AL's hottest team with walk-off win against Twins

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

Jake Meyers News / Crawfish Boxes / June 16

3 Astros Things

Meyers Offensive Resurgence and Other Tidbits We will look at three brief Astros’ notes with a statistical focus. Jake Meyers is enjoying an offensive renaissance this season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16

Astros General Manager Reveals Why Recent First-Round Prospect Was Not Promoted

The Houston Astros have been dealing with a ton of injuries recently, allowing some highly-regarded prospects and journeymen the chance at consistent playing time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16

Houston Astros Could Find Rotation Depth in Former Rangers World Series Champ

The Houston Astros have starting pitching depth problems and they’re unlikely to get much better anytime soon. Houston has six pitchers on the 60-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 16

Today in Astros history - June 16

What happened today in team history? 1967 - The ultimate turnaround After shipping closer Claude Raymond to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Wade Blasingame just minutes before the end of the deadline, Raymond saves a 9-8 win for the Braves against the Houston Astros.

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16

Where Young Houston Astros Ace Stands Against Other Cy Young Favorites

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown has taken himself from an underrated, ascending young pitcher to one of the best arms in the MLB in 2025. And he's still finding new ways to raise the bar and impress fans.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 15

Houston Astros Should Watch Trade Status of New Chicago White Sox Starter

Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week after he was traded to them by the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 15

Astros rally in ninth, sweep Twins with walk-off in tenth

Mauricio Dubon hit a walk-off single to left field with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros completed a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 2-1 win on Sunday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 15

Today in Astros history - June 15

What happened today in team history? 1967 - Three for Wynn Against the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros outfielder cranks three solo-shots to help lead to a 6-2 win.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 15

Watch: Astros Star Rookie Secures Win With First Career Walk-Off

The Houston Astros have rounded into one of the best teams in all of baseball over the past month, and they've done so with a roster that looks very different than the ones that led them to two World Series titles.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 15

For ailing Astros, it's next man up against Twins

The Houston Astros continue to win despite being decimated by injuries. The latest example: a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday that clinched a win of a three-game home series and improved the Astros' record to 14-5 since May 24.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 14

Rumored Houston Astros Target Not Expected To Be Moved at Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros have bounced back from a tough start to the 2025 MLB campaign to take a commanding lead of the American League West. As they’ve begun to play themselves into becoming buyers at the trade deadline, the needs for the Astros are clear.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 14

Astros remain AL's hottest team with walk-off win against Twins

The Houston Astros have lifted off.

Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins

Andrew McCutchen claims MLB's baseballs are different this season

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The '2024 MLB Gold Glove winners' quiz

Hunter Brown News / Total Apex Sports / June 14

Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Hunter Brown Continues Great 2025 Season

Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Hunter Brown continued his great regular season this afternoon at home against the Minnesota Twins. He surrendered two earned runs over seven innings works and punched out 12.

Jacob Melton News / Field Level Media / June 14

Astros place OF Jacob Melton (ankle) on injured list

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list in one of five roster moves on Saturday. Melton, 24, sustained a sprained right ankle during Houston's 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.

Cooper Hummel News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14

Astros to select Cooper Hummel

The Astros will select the contract of outfielder/first baseman Cooper Hummel from Triple-A Sugar Land, according to KPRC 2’s Ari Alexander. Now in his second stint in the Astros organization, Hummel rejoined the club on a minor league deal last week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13

Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins

Is it possible that one of the most successful MLB franchises throughout the last decade is flying under the radar? Well, don't look now, but the Houston Astros are making a case as a legitimate contender for the American League pennant once again.

Astros dealing with familiar problem at first base

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The 'Every MLB team's 2017 leader in WAR' quiz

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / June 13