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Astros Get Bad News on Carlos Correa Pursuit as MLB Trade Deadline Nears

The Houston Astros are expected to be active as the MLB trade deadline nears, but one top target could be slipping out of their reach. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Wednesday that the Astros have expressed interest in bringing back former star Correa, but haven't made much progress in talks with the Minnesota Twins.

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Astros Planning Another Big Move After Ramon Urias Trade

The Houston Astros reportedly got some big infield help when they landed Ramon Urias from the Baltimore Orioles, and now could be turning their attention to the starting rotation.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

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The Houston Astros improved to 62-47 after blowing out the Washington Nationals 9-1. Jose Altuve led the attack, dominating at the plate. However, all eyes are on Houston’s general manager, Dana Brown, with the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming.

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Astros have talked with Mets about trio of bats

The Astros are keen on adding left-handed hitting to their righty-heavy lineup.

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Astros, Mariners Both Reportedly Interested in Versatile Defender

With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the Houston Astros have yet to make a move to improve. Due to a sluggish start to the second half of the season, the Astros figure to be a team that is going to have to get aggressive at the trade deadline.

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Astros All-Star Slugger Reportedly Expected to Miss at Least Two Months

Recently, the Houston Astros got encouraging updates on several key players, including two of their best hitters, Jeremy Pena and Yordan Alvarez. For a team dealing with several injuries, getting back two of their cornerstone pieces is huge news.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 30

Former MLB Exec Reveals Astros' Stance on Cardinals Star Nolan Arenado

The Houston Astros' plans ahead of the MLB trade deadline are clear: they want to add a left-handed bat -- preferably an infielder -- and a starting pitcher who can slide in behind Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown to start postseason games.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Astros’ Jose Altuve addresses Carlos Correa trade rumors with possible reunion looming

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 31, and the Houston Astros are heavily involved in the rumor mill. There is some speculation that the club could make a deal for Carlos Correa to return to Houston.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 30

Former Astros Star Prospect Used by Mets to Land Star Reliever From Giants

The Houston Astros haven't struck on the trade market just yet, but one of their former top prospects was featured in a deal that could change the landscape of the National League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Astros display power in routing Nationals

Jose Altuve, Cooper Hummel and Yainer Diaz homered and the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 9-1 on Wednesday afternoon. The Astros took the series 2-1, after losing five of their previous six games.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 30

Houston take the series with dominance; crush Nationals 9-1

A 4-hit game from Altuve help sparked the Astros second-straight win After their five-game skid, the Houston Astros have started to come back to Earth and play like we know they can, beating the Washington Nationals 9-1 to make it back-to-back wins and a series win.

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Potential Astros Target Off the Board After Reds Surprising Trade

With the trade deadline quickly approaching for the Houston Astros, the team is going to have to get aggressive to try to make some upgrades amid some recent struggles.

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Astros GM Announces Yordan Alvarez Update as Trade Deadline Nears

Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh year with the Houston Astros after earning unanimous AL Rookie of the Year honors in his debut season in 2019.

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Astros get important Jeremy Pena, Christian Javier injury updates

The Houston Astros received two important injury updates Wednesday. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros are looking for starting pitcher Christian Javier to throw around 55-60 pitches at Triple-A on Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 30

Pondering some Astros’ trade rumors

Cease, Correa, Arenado, Sanchez... Problems abound when you try to write about trade rumors less than 48 hours before the mid-season trade deadline. First, the obvious problem is that the rumors may not be accurate or represent someone’s wishful thinking.

Nolan Arenado News / Houston Astros on SI / July 30

Insider Says Astros Are Revisiting Potential Nolan Arenado Deal

The Houston Astros seem determined to land someone who can play third base for them. That mentality stems from the hamstring injury Isaac Paredes suffered, which has been deemed to be more significant than they originally believed and could even cause him to miss the rest of the season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Astros interested in reunion with former World Series champ?

As the Astros seek help in the infield following injuries to Isaac Paredes and Jeremy Pena, they’ve looked into the possibility of bringing Carlos Correa back to Houston.

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Fresh off halting skid, Astros chase series victory vs. Nationals

With All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land and outfielders Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers continuing to ramp up baseball activities, the Astros are inching closer to having several starters back from the injured list.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Astros top Nationals to halt 5-game losing skid

Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubon recorded three-hit games and Christian Walker delivered a timely two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rode a balanced offensive attack to a 7-4 interleague victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

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