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Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Houston Astros Suddenly Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran

The Houston Astros designated right-hander Jason Alexander for assignment on Thursday, clearing a 40-man roster spot after placing outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and selecting outfielder Jorge Barrosa from the minors, per Astros insider Brian McTaggart.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / September 25

Yordan Alvarez Takes Historic Season to Level Never Seen Before by Astros

Yordan Alvarez’s great season with the Houston Astros is also generating headlines beyond his pursuit of the Triple Crown and his MVP case. After going 2-for-4 in the Astros’ 6-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Alvarez led MLB in batting average (.314), on-base percentage (.431) and slugging percentage (.601).

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 25

Who on Earth Could Start Game 162 for the Astros?

There are three games remaining in the 2026 regular season, and somehow the Astros control their own destiny in the American League West. The Astros have won two of three games this week despite not having a starting pitcher complete three innings.

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Lucas Spence News / ESPN / September 25

Spence third ever to hit first 3 HRs in same game as Astros keep pace

Lucas Spence joined Joshua Baez and Seby Zavala as the only players in major league history to hit each of his first three career home runs in the same game.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Josh Hader Falters When Astros Need Him Most

Josh Hader 'blew his first save of the season in a a difficult to watch 6-5 loss to the Mariners. Hader had been a lock-down closer in save situations up to that point and was forced to throw 40+ pitches in a losing effort on Thursday.

Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Astros place Daulton Varsho on injured list

The Astros announced that they have placed outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 23, with left wrist inflammation.

Justin Verlander News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Justin Verlander Reflects on the 2019 Houston Astros as Retirement Nears

The 2026 Houston Astros are fighting tooth and nail to return to the postseason, as they look to best the Texas Rangers for the AL West division crown.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

2026 AL Standings: Astros’ 4-run choke job costly in pathetic AL West battle vs. Rangers

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are battling it out. Both have losing records (78-80) and are duking it out for the American League West Division title.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Astros Blow Golden Opportunity to Take Control of AL West

It seemed like the perfect opportunity was presenting itself to the Houston Astros on a late Wednesday night. The Astros had regained first place in the American League West division with a 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners in the first game of the series on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Joe Espada's Jeremy Pena Update is Concerning for Astros

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña remains day-to-day after being hit by a pitch, with manager Joe Espada providing an update on his condition as the regular season enters its final stretch.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Astros Select Josh Hendrickson, Place Cristian Javier On Injured List

7:31pm: It’s a Grade 2 strain for Javier, manager Joe Espada tells reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). 7:10pm: The Astros announced they’ve selected lefty Josh Hendrickson onto the major league roster.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 23

Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez deserves to win the 2026 AL MVP.

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Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / September 23

We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era

By no means has this season gone the way that the Astros had hoped. After they were swept by the Braves at home this past weekend, Yordan Alvarez, a man of typically few words, decided to hold a players-only meeting.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

Astros eye postseason as Mariners on brink of elimination

The Houston Astros will look to move closer to a postseason berth when they visit the Seattle Mariners in the finale of a two-game series on Wednesday night.

Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Astros Manager Delivers Jeremy Pena News After Shutout Win Over Mariners

The Houston Astros received encouraging news on Jeremy Peña after the shortstop exited Tuesday’s 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Peña was hit on the hand by a pitch during his 29th birthday, forcing him to leave the game for further evaluation.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 23

Astros slug 3 homers, blank Mariners to pull even in AL West

Christian Walker hit a three-run home run, Yordan Alvarez launched a two-run homer and Isaac Paredes added a solo shot as the visiting Houston Astros slugged their way to a 7-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

Jorge Barrosa News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Astros Outright Jorge Barrosa

The Astros announced Tuesday that they’ve sent Jorge Barrosa outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. The 5’6″ outfielder cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend.

Carlos Correa News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Houston Astros Make Carlos Correa Announcement

The Houston Astros paused the grind of a late-September pennant race on Tuesday to mark a personal milestone for one of their own. Carlos Correa turned 32 years old, and the club used its social channels to send a simple, festive happy birthday greeting to the injured infielder who has been missing from the lineup since early May.

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / September 21

Yordan Alvarez, Astros enter critical final stretch against Mariners

Yordan Alvarez normally lets his bat do the talking. But after the Houston Astros were swept in a three-game home series over the weekend by National League East champion Atlanta, Alvarez felt compelled to speak up at a players' meeting.

Jose Altuve News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Houston Astros Announce Jose Altuve News on Sunday

The Houston Astros will try to salvage their weekend series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday after dropping the first two games at Daikin Park. Atlanta took Saturday’s contest 6-3, leaving Houston at 77-78 and one game behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West.

Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 15

Astros get worst-case news for Carlos Correa's potential return

The reunion between the Houston Astros and Correa has not quite gone according to plan.

Clinging to AL West lead, Astros enter crunch time vs. Royals

Jonathan Aranda keys offensive outburst as Rays rout Astros

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Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / September 14

Josh Hader Is Reclaiming His Throne as MLB’s Best Reliever

Amidst the inconsistency of the Houston Astros 2026 season, left-handed closer Josh Hader‘s sustained dominance has them at the top of the American League West.

Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / September 11