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Yordan Alvarez News / Sport Relay / June 13
Alvarez Powers Astros Past Royals 
The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals, 10–8, on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium after scoring nine runs in the first inning and surviving a late comeback attempt.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 13
Astros Score 9 in First, Hold On for 10-8 Victory Over Royals
Only the Houston Astros this season could deliver angst and high drama after posting a whopping 9 runs in the first inning. What should’ve been a contest
Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / June 12
Yordan Alvarez has historic night as Astros outlast Royals
Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer and grand slam during a nine-run first inning for the Houston Astros, who then hung on for a 10-8 victory over the host Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz
How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13
Yordan Alvarez's historic multi-HR inning powers Astros to win
Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion (2022) at 28, is on pace to set new career-highs.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / June 12
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits 2-run homer, slam in first inning
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez enjoyed a huge night on Friday at Kansas City -- in the first inning alone. Alvarez hit a two-run homer two batters into the game, then added a grand slam to cap Houston's nine-run inning against the Royals.
Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / June 12
4 National League Teams Emerging as Fits for Isaac Paredes at Trade Deadline
As each week passes by, it feels like it's going to become more and more difficult for the Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown to get back in the playoff race.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 12
Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/12/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-39) continue a six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (28-41) tonight at Kauffman Stadium.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12
Astros Designate Ryan Weiss For Assignment, Select Raynel Delgado
The Astros have designated right-hander Ryan Weiss for assignment, as first reported by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. His 40-man roster spot will go to infielder Raynel Delgado, whose promotion was first reported yesterday by Francys Romero.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 12
Probable Pitching Matchups Make Astros Clear Favorite in Royals Series
It is still a month from the All-Star break when teams typically start to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. However, others are starting to fall behind at a pace that makes it impossible for them to catch up.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12
Astros Interested In Outfield, Bullpen Upgrades
The Astros are currently 31-39 and in fourth place in the AL West, but the mediocre state of the American League has them only four games out of a Wild Card spot.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 12
Astros vs. Royals Series Primer with Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler
Like most Astros enthusiasts, it’s always a cringeworthy moment when Houston ventures out to Kauffman Stadium. It’s the site of the 2015 ALDS with flashbacks
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 12
3 Things the Houston Astros Must Do to Win the Series Against the Kansas City Royals
The Houston Astros have not been playing up to anyone’s standards. They are on a road trip where they are now headed to Kansas City to take on the Royals in a three-game series.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 12
Astros, Royals striving to escape the doldrums
The Houston Astros have appeared in the postseason in eight of the past nine seasons, winning two World Series. But they enter the start of a three-game road series Friday night against the Kansas City Royals in fourth place in the American League West, five games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12
Three players the Guardians could make a swing for at the trade deadline
It seems like the season for the Cleveland Guardians to go all in. Here are three players they should go after.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 11
From Sugar Land to Houston: Astros Pitchers to Watch at Every Level
The Houston Astros entered the 2026 season with a pitching staff that looked, on paper, like a strength in every way. Reality hit and so did injuries and what once looked like a strength turned into something else entirely.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11
Astros sign outfielder to minor league contract
On Wednesday, the Houston Astros signed outfielder Trenton Brooks to a minor league contract. While the team did not officially confirm the transaction, Brooks appeared in tonight’s lineup for the Triple-A Sugar Land affiliate.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9
Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops big hint on Houston’s trade deadline plans
With the chatter around the Houston Astros and the trades the team could make with the deadline in a few months, the baseball world is wondering what the plans look like for the disappointing AL West squad.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 9
Astros to Place Newly Added Veteran on IL
Just four games into his tenure with the Houston Astros, LaMonte Wade Jr. is heading for a stint on the injured list. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that the Astros plan to place Wade on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and intend to call-up outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / June 9
Joe Espada Delivers Update on Injured Astros Player
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has provided an update on LaMonte Wade Jr. after the first baseman left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with right hamstring soreness.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 6
Houston Astros Farm Report: May 2026
With over two months of the Minor League Baseball season in the books, it’s time to check in on some of the top prospects in the Houston Astros‘ farm system.
Jose Altuve News / Ball Exclusives / June 5
Houston Astros activating 2B Jose Altuve off of 10-IL
At 4:16 p.m. the Houston Astros announced via X that Jose Altuve would be returning to the active roster, due to this move, OF Zach Dezenzo has been optioned to Triple-A The 16-year-veteran suffered an oblique strain on May 16 in a game against the Texas Rangers would exit said game early, according to an article from Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 4
The Astros Pulled Off A Trade Heist That Nobody Talks About
Each winter numerous trade happen across MLB that generate buzz, debate, and hot takes. Whether it be a prospect for a veteran or swapping major league talent, each trade will eventually be given a label of a winner and a loser.
Josh Hader News / Yardbarker / June 2
Astros get significant bullpen boost with return of six-time All-Star
The 32-year-old was diagnosed with left bicep tendinitis and has yet to make his debut this season.
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