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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 5
Pitching Depth Is A Delicate Balance 
The Astros will likely need another arm or two to shore up the rotation before any reinforcements from the IL arrive. The Astros have already used ten different starting pitchers this season, and the number is almost certain to increase as the season progresses.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Astros Players Who Earned Superlatives During Team's Strong Month of May
The Houston Astros got off to another slow start in the 2025 MLB regular season, but like they have done every time in recent years, they eventually found their way and got things on track.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Insider Believes Astros Are 'Likeliest Team To Stand Pat' at Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros are one of the most interesting teams to monitor ahead of the trade deadline. Sitting first in the AL West division -- a familiar place for this franchise -- past history suggests they'll add to their roster if the organization believes they have a chance to compete for a championship.
The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 5
Today in Astros history - June 5
What happened today in team history? 1969 - Win on and off the field On the field, the Houston Astros paces the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6, mostly thanks to Joe Morgan’s 4-for-4 day at the plate, including a home run and four runs scored.
Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Astros Sending Injured Pitcher to Florida to Throw Live Batting Practice
After losing Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco to season-ending elbow injuries, the Houston Astros could use some good news. The Astros got some on Wednesday.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 5
Pirates 3, Astros 0: Burrows Strongly From Fiction
So you thought Skenes would be “the” loss in this series? Box Score The Pirates took the wind out of Ryan Gusto (3-3, 4.78) early with three runs in the first three innings.
Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Astros’ Cristian Javier injury update leaves plenty to be desired
The Houston Astros have rebounded from a slow start to the 2025 season and now lead the American League West. Joe Espada’s team is neck-and-neck with the Seattle Mariners for the top spot, despite Houston’s injuries throughout the season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 4
Astros Star Pitcher Isn't Sure if This One Aspect of His Game Will Ever Come Back
The Houston Astros got Lance McCullers Jr. back at the perfect time. While it took some time for the former ace to return following the surgery to repair his flexor tendon and remove bone spurs in his elbow -- more than two seasons since he pitched in a Major League Baseball game -- it seems like the wait was worth it.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 4
Astros Star Closer Predicted To Make Sixth All-Star Team This Summer
It has been a great recent stretch of baseball for the Houston Astros, who despite a slow start are right in the mix as a contender in the American League.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 4
Astros Should Be Looking To Make Trade With Brewers To Upgrade Lineup Weakness
Death, taxes and the Houston Astros bouncing back from a slow start to sit atop the American League West are the only guarantees in life over the last few years.
Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 4
Astros' Star Out Duels Paul Skenes for First Win in Almost Three Years
One of the best feel-good stories in all of baseball so far this season has been the triumphant return of Houston Astros star Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound after spending the last three seasons clawing his way back from injury.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / June 4
Jeremy Peña Has Quietly Been a Top Shortstop for the Astros
On April 16, 2025, I wrote down an idea for a headline in my iPhone notes app: “This is the new Jeremy Peña. You haven’t met him yet.” It was three weeks into the season, and Peña was hitting .215 with a .682 OPS and a 91 wRC+.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Houston We (Don't) Have A Problem
START TIME 6:40pm EST Pittsburgh hosts Houston tonight as just a (+110) underdog — but my MLBMA model's got the Astros lighting up the scoreboard.... The Pirates' 25-year-old RHP Mike Burrows climbs the hill tonight, attempting to get on track and potentially keep his spot in the rotation.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 4
Insider Says Astros Can Change MLB Trade Deadline by Making Ace Available
General manager Dana Brown and the Houston Astros have not been shy about making decisions that they feel puts the organization in a better position, even if they aren't what fans what to see.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4
Rookie right-handers square off as Astros face Pirates
Despite having their rotation decimated by injuries, the Houston Astros are on top of the American League West. Due to the absences, rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto remains part of Houston's rotation as a sixth starter despite his recent struggles.
Lance McCullers Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
Lance McCullers Jr. speaks out after identity of fan who threatened his family was revealed
Lance McCullers Jr. sounds more than ready to move on. The Houston Astros pitcher received death threats from a disgruntled fan following McCullers’ poor outing last month against the Cincinnati Reds.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 3
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. beats Pirates for first win since '22
Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker homered as Lance McCullers Jr. outdueled Paul Skenes, helping the Houston Astros defeat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
Why Astros' goal of adding starting pitching before trade deadline could be difficult
The Astros lost yet another rotation member to the surgeon’s table recently.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3
Jeff Passan lays trade deadline ‘fate’ at feet of injured Astros star
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote his first MLB trade deadline piece for all 32 MLB teams. The Houston Astros are one of the few teams that are hard to predict, and one player is a key factor in future decision-making.
Lance McCullers Jr. News / FirstSportz / June 3
Police Uncover ‘Overseas Resident’ as Source of Death Threats to Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.
The MLB was left stunned after death threats were sent to Lance McCullers Jr. The Houston Astros pitcher, who recently returned to action, received some vile comments.
Lance McCullers News / Field Level Media / June 2
Police: Threats to Astros’ McCullers came from intoxicated bettor
The death threats sent to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. last month were traced back to an intoxicated sports bettor who is based overseas, according to the Houston Police Department.
Jacob Melton News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Astros to promote Jacob Melton
The Astros are poised to select the contract of outfielder Jacob Melton, per a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. A corresponding move is not yet known, but Houston will need to create room on both the 40-man and active rosters in order to promote Melton.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 31
Astros offer troubling injury update on slugger Yordan Alvarez
Alvarez appeared to be on track to return from a hand injury over the weekend, but some troubling new information about the issue surfaced on Saturday.
Christian Walker News / Yardbarker / May 25
Watch: Player with fitting name lifts Astros to walk-off win
The Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners in dramatic fashion on Sunday, and it was a player with a fitting name who delivered the game-winning hit.
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