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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.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 25

Houston Astros Boil: July 25, 2025

Welcome to the Friday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Deadline priorities (NYT) Astros enter Suarez market (TR) Javier makes his

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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?

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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 / 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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 25

A modest trade suggestion

Interrupting the deadline series with a minor suggestion The Houston Astros are in a predicament. To put it more bluntly, they have a number of predicaments at the same time.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Astros GM reveals Houston’s trade deadline priority

The Houston Astros sit atop the AL West as the trade deadline nears, but general manager Dana Brown has made it clear that reinforcements are still needed.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 24

Marlins Star Outfielder Could Be Best Option for Astros To Improve Offense

The Houston Astros have started things off well after the All-Star break with a 4-2 record in their first six games. As the team continues to try to build its lead in the American League West, the Astros have some competition starting to emerge.

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.

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Astros linked to Rockies trade after All-Star injury

With Isaac Paredes injured, the Houston Astros could look to acquire infield help. According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, Houston is interested in Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 24

Astros Can Bolster Rotation Depth By Acquiring Available Cardinals Star

The Houston Astros have had some hiccups over really the entire season in the injury department, however they seem to still just keep on winning despite the bad luck.

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.

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The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Astros rumors: 2 major injuries could alter trade deadline plans

The Houston Astros have battled adversity all season, but two major injuries this week could finally force the front office’s hand ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Injury Update Before Mariners Game

Left-handed slugger Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh season as a member of the Houston Astros. The Cuban superstar made his MLB debut in 2019 and took off immediately, winning American League Rookie of the Year after smashing 27 home runs and driving in 78 runs in just 87 games.

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.